I had no idea, but apparently each year at the annual Banner of Truth U.S. Minsters' Conference, the men attending from the RPCNA and the ARPC get their picture taken together. I just saw this picture recently elsewhere on the Web. Check it out ... young and old, new and "well-seasoned," this speaks to the great brother-to-brother fellowship that takes place each year at the Banner conference. You may have heard me say that, even though I live nearby, I stay on campus with the rest of the guys just to be a part of that fellowship. If your a guy in ministry, or preparing to be one (pastor, elder, deacon, missionary, chaplain, seminary student), give some serious thought to joining us for the 2008 conference, May 27-28, with Iain Murray, Richard Philips, and more. If you have any pictures of previous conferences, let me know. I might like to use some as we put together the brochure for next year's event. Thanks. Steve.
August 20, 2007
Ahhhh, that Special Fellowship at the Banner of Truth Ministers' Conference!
I had no idea, but apparently each year at the annual Banner of Truth U.S. Minsters' Conference, the men attending from the RPCNA and the ARPC get their picture taken together. I just saw this picture recently elsewhere on the Web. Check it out ... young and old, new and "well-seasoned," this speaks to the great brother-to-brother fellowship that takes place each year at the Banner conference. You may have heard me say that, even though I live nearby, I stay on campus with the rest of the guys just to be a part of that fellowship. If your a guy in ministry, or preparing to be one (pastor, elder, deacon, missionary, chaplain, seminary student), give some serious thought to joining us for the 2008 conference, May 27-28, with Iain Murray, Richard Philips, and more. If you have any pictures of previous conferences, let me know. I might like to use some as we put together the brochure for next year's event. Thanks. Steve.
August 18, 2007
From Inside the Banner Walls ...
As one week ends, and another begins ...(1) Our warehouse manager, Jake, returns on Monday. He's been off for two weeks as he and his wife have adopted a baby boy. We are all very excited for them and are looking forward to having him back.
(2) In Jake's absence, the Lord provided Jared, a recent high school graduate that I met two years ago while he was working at a local office products store. That ongoing relationship put me into Jared's life so, when I learned of his sudden unemployment just days before Jake was to leave, I took it as the Lord's provision. Jared worked full-time these last two weeks and quickly became appreciated by all. He did a great job. Thanks, Jared!
(3) We will soon be extending the second floor in our U.S. warehouse to get more space. I met with a guy this week to discuss. We continue to grow here at Banner, releasing more new books and receiving more inventory in the U.S. warehouse due to the fact that we are now printing here in the U.S. All good things!
(4) The new mailer is done and should be in the mail soon (I can email it sooner; if interested send me your email address). This will be something different - featuring the "Hidden Treasures" within the Banner warehouse - great books that many of you might just not be aware of, and we'll be offering them at substantial discounts!
(5) On a personal note, this is the last week before we take our first-born daughter to college. I cut her umbilical cord over 18 years ago - Where does the time go?
Grace & peace ... Have a great weekend ... Steve
OUTSIDE SOURCE Book Review: "Temptation: Resisted & Repulsed," by John Owen
BOOK REVIEWED: "Temptation: Resisted & Repulsed," by John Owen, abridged and made easier to read by Richard Rushing - A Puritan Paperback from Banner of TruthREVIEWER: Bill at Freedom Fighters blog
EXCERPT FROM HIS REVIEW: "This summer I read a book that I have wanted to read for several years but just couldn't get through it. Puritan John Owen has a huge work on temptation, but our friends at Banner of Truth recently released an abridged edition. IT IS A MUST READ!!! For the next several days, I want to share with you some nuggets that I have gleaned from the book that I believe we all need to hear in regards to temptation.
"It was helpful for me to understand the definition of temptation: 'A temptation, in general, is anything that, for any reason, exerts a force or influence to seduce and draw the mind and heart of man from the obedience which God requires of him to any kind of sin. In particular, it is a temptation if it causes a man to sin, gives him opportunity to do so, or causes him to neglect his duty. Temptation may suggest evil to heart, or draw out the evil that is already there! It is also a temptation to a man if something is by any means able to distract him from his communion with God, or the consistent universal obedience that is required of him. To clarify, I am considering temptation not just as the active force of seduction to sin, but also the thing itself by which we are tempted. Whatever it is, within us or without us, that hinders us from duty or provides an occasion for sin, this should be considered temptation. It could be business, employment, the course of one's life, company, affections, nature, corrupt purposes, relations, delights, honor, reputation, esteem, position, abilities, gifts, etc., that provide the opportunity to sin or neglect duty. These are true temptations just as much as the most violent solicitations of Satan or allurements of the world. Whoever does not realize this in on the brink of ruin."
Temptation - Resisted and Repulsed, by John Owen
"Think through your particular temptations through the lens of this powerful definition of temptation. My guess is that you never thought about it that way - well I hope you will now."
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To read this review in its entirety, click HERE.
For more information, and/or to buy the book, click HERE.
August 17, 2007
IT'S FABULOUS FRIDAY - August 17, 2007
Hmmm - Can you believe it totally slipped my mind that today is Friday? Sorry. But since I did post last week's list EARLY, on Thursday, maybe it all balances out. Regardless, here it is - Not all of what we have, but 60 of the titles on our ever-so-slightly-damaged shelves. And, in case you're new ... these "ever-so-slightly-damaged" books that are available at 50% discount from the U.S. office of Banner of Truth. To make a purchase:(1) Remember, these books are damaged, although slightly!
(2) Quantities are limited, in some cases VERY limited; if we run out ... sorry!
(3) Shipping is at your expense.
(3) Call us at 1-800-263-8085; you can't place this order over our Web site (open till 4:00 p.m., eastern time, on Friday).
Believe it our not, my total list is over 250 titles (even though we may have just one available copy of a number of them on our damaged shelves). As before, if you'd like to see the full current list, send me an email and I'll send it to you (Excel spreadsheet). Grace & peace. Steve
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| Title | List Price | Damaged Price: 50% Off |
| Acceptable Sacrifice | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| All Loves Excelling | $7.00 | $3.50 |
| All Round Ministry | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| An A-Z of Christian Truth | $21.00 | $10.50 |
| Apostasy From the Gospel | $9.00 | $4.50 |
| Art of Prophesying | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| Authority | $5.00 | $2.50 |
| Basis of Christian Unity | $7.00 | $3.50 |
| Behind a Frowning Providence | $2.50 | $1.25 |
| Biblical Doctrines | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| Bleeding of the Evangelical Church | $2.00 | $1.00 |
| Body of Divinity PB | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| Call the Sabbath a Delight | $7.50 | $3.75 |
| Callings | $19.00 | $9.50 |
| Calvinism: Pure and Mixed | $7.00 | $3.50 |
| Case for Traditional Protestantism | $14.00 | $7.00 |
| Charity and Its Fruits | $19.00 | $9.50 |
| Christ Triumphant | $25.00 | $12.50 |
| Christian in Complete Armour | $48.00 | $24.00 |
| Christian Life | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Christian Love | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| Christian View of Man | $10.75 | $5.38 |
| Christian, Following Christ as Lord | $8.50 | $4.25 |
| Christians Grieve Too | $2.50 | $1.25 |
| Come Down, Lord | $3.75 | $1.88 |
| Communion With God | $9.00 | $4.50 |
| Counterfeit Miracles | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| Cross, The Vindication of God | $2.00 | $1.00 |
| Daily Prayer and Praise Vol 1 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| Day God Made,The | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Vol 3 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| Discovering God's Will | $7.75 | $3.88 |
| Divine Challenge | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Divine Glory of Christ | $5.00 | $2.50 |
| Doctrine of God | $36.00 | $18.00 |
| Earnest Ministry | $18.00 | $9.00 |
| Ecclesiastes | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Elizabeth Prentiss | $24.00 | $12.00 |
| Ernest C. Reisinger: A Biography | $29.75 | $14.88 |
| Evangelicalism Divided | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| Evangelistic Sermons | $17.00 | $8.50 |
| Everlasting Righteouness | $9.00 | $4.50 |
| Final Word | $7.00 | $3.50 |
| Force of Truth | $5.75 | $2.88 |
| Forgotten Spurgeon | $10.50 | $5.25 |
| Fraser Tallach: Not a Private Matter | $9.00 | $4.50 |
| Galatians, John Brown | $29.00 | $14.50 |
| Gateway to the Old Testament | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| Genesis | $39.75 | $19.88 |
| George Whitefield Vol 2 | $45.00 | $22.50 |
| George Whitefield's Journal | $25.00 | $12.50 |
| Glorious Body of Christ | $19.00 | $9.50 |
| Glorious Freedom | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| God and Cosmos | $13.00 | $6.50 |
| God Centered Evangelism | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| God is Love | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| God Transcendent | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Gospel of Free Acceptance in Christ | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| Grace and the Gentiles | $11.00 | $5.50 |
| Great Divide | $8.75 | $4.38 |
OH NO! I FORGOT!
It's Friday, isn't it??? Sorry! I got busy with who knows what ... I'll get some slightly-damaged books up on the blog soon. Stay tuned.
Steve
Steve
August 15, 2007
Could You Help?
I recently received the following email - How would YOU respond? What lists would you suggest?-----------------------------------
Dear BOT
I have read from your resources for well over 10 years and am blessed by your devotion to keeping alive treasures from Christians who have been inspired by our Lord to write wonderful commentaries on scripture, faith, and living in Him.
Our son is 13 and is an avid reader.
I was wondering if you would give some sincere, studied thought to 10 books that you feel are by far the best 10 books (for a teenager) in your library of 100's.
Our son reads at a high school level, sometimes 800 pages in a day (if he isn't playing hockey or tennis) so, he is definitely a mature reader.
Second, if I may ask, could you list 10 books that are the top ten for an adult.
I know this is a bit of a big request, so, please, please take your time.
Many, many Blessings.
B_____
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So what do you think? What would be your (10) Banner "must read" books for a high school student, and then what would be your (10) Banner "must read" books for an adult ... and would these lists be the same, or different?
Anxiously awaiting your responses! :-)
Steve
August 14, 2007
Remembering One of Our "Family"
The following comment was added to a previous post, but I was thinking that few people might see it there, and it was something I just wanted to share as part of the "Banner family." My post referenced the recent homegoing of Pastor Scott Petersen, indeed a part of this "Banner family," and one who enjoyed that special preaching and fellowship of the Banner Ministers' Conference. Anyway, here's the note from Peter to me (thanks, Peter).
Steve
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Dear Steve, on behalf of the family and friends of Scott Petersen, I would like to thank you for your prayers and good work. Scott greatly appreciated your work at BOT and loved the Banner Conference. Though I had bought Banner books and subscribed to BOT, Scott got me attending BOT beginning with the 2005 Conference, and D.V., I shall continue. Scott was a dear friend and mentor to me, and the man who ordained me. He was a champion of biblical Christianity in a place and a denomination where many hearts have grown cold. May his life be a call to all to return to our First Love, whole-heartedly, and at any cost. Because I love Christ and Scott, I say, Soli Deo Gloria!
Rev. Peter Butler Jr.
www.secondrefirvington.blogspot.com
Steve
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Dear Steve, on behalf of the family and friends of Scott Petersen, I would like to thank you for your prayers and good work. Scott greatly appreciated your work at BOT and loved the Banner Conference. Though I had bought Banner books and subscribed to BOT, Scott got me attending BOT beginning with the 2005 Conference, and D.V., I shall continue. Scott was a dear friend and mentor to me, and the man who ordained me. He was a champion of biblical Christianity in a place and a denomination where many hearts have grown cold. May his life be a call to all to return to our First Love, whole-heartedly, and at any cost. Because I love Christ and Scott, I say, Soli Deo Gloria!
Rev. Peter Butler Jr.
www.secondrefirvington.blogspot.com
OUTSIDE SOURCE Book Review: "Andrew Bonar: Diary and Life"
I hate to say this, but ... the Banner of Truth warehouse here in the U.S. is temporarily out of this title. But I'm going to share this OUTSIDE SOURCE Book Review with you anyway in hopes that you might make a mental note for a future purchase (as in a gift for someone special?). Grace & peace. Steve.--------------------------------
BOOK REVIEWED: "Andrew Bonar: Life and Diary"
REVIEWER: Rosemary, at The Seasonings of the Heart blog
THE REVIEW: "Eating lunch at an Indian restaurant followed by spending a chunk of time at a used bookstore makes for a happy midday date for my husband and me. Add to that the discovery Andrew A. Bonar, Diary and Life published by Banner of Truth Trust, and I’m (as we used to say in Tennessee) happy as a pig in mud. Andrew Bonar seems best known as the author of the Life of Robert Murray M’Cheyne, which is why I recognized the name when I saw the book on the shelf.
The entries in Bonar’s diary reveal a man devoted to God and his work, yet keenly aware of his frailties and shortcomings. He was convinced of the necessity of prayer and preaching the pure Gospel, and his life was an example of living out what he preached, but he often lamented his failure to pray and serve and know God as he should. (This was a man who prayed for hours each day!)
From the Introduction: The main lesson we learn from the life of Andrew Bonar, as indeed from all the great saints of God, is that what is real in the life of man has more affinity with the solitude of the closet than with the stir of outward things. If reality in religion is to be reached again by the present generation of Christians, then the outward must occupy less of our time and the inward more.
Yes. Most of us spend our time distracted by the “outward,” and even when we focus on the “inward” our interest has a self-centered core. We want our lives to run smoothly, for troubles to be dispatched quickly and easily, for relationships to be enjoyable rather than messy. How different it would be if the first passion of our lives was to love God with all our mind, soul and strength and every activity of our lives served the purpose of making Him known in the world.
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You can still order the book now and we'll ship it as soon as it arrives. To do so, click HERE.
BOOK REVIEWED: "Andrew Bonar: Life and Diary"
REVIEWER: Rosemary, at The Seasonings of the Heart blog
THE REVIEW: "Eating lunch at an Indian restaurant followed by spending a chunk of time at a used bookstore makes for a happy midday date for my husband and me. Add to that the discovery Andrew A. Bonar, Diary and Life published by Banner of Truth Trust, and I’m (as we used to say in Tennessee) happy as a pig in mud. Andrew Bonar seems best known as the author of the Life of Robert Murray M’Cheyne, which is why I recognized the name when I saw the book on the shelf.
The entries in Bonar’s diary reveal a man devoted to God and his work, yet keenly aware of his frailties and shortcomings. He was convinced of the necessity of prayer and preaching the pure Gospel, and his life was an example of living out what he preached, but he often lamented his failure to pray and serve and know God as he should. (This was a man who prayed for hours each day!)
From the Introduction: The main lesson we learn from the life of Andrew Bonar, as indeed from all the great saints of God, is that what is real in the life of man has more affinity with the solitude of the closet than with the stir of outward things. If reality in religion is to be reached again by the present generation of Christians, then the outward must occupy less of our time and the inward more.
Yes. Most of us spend our time distracted by the “outward,” and even when we focus on the “inward” our interest has a self-centered core. We want our lives to run smoothly, for troubles to be dispatched quickly and easily, for relationships to be enjoyable rather than messy. How different it would be if the first passion of our lives was to love God with all our mind, soul and strength and every activity of our lives served the purpose of making Him known in the world.
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You can still order the book now and we'll ship it as soon as it arrives. To do so, click HERE.
August 13, 2007
OUTSIDE SOURCE Book Review: "Jesus Himself: The Story of the Resurrection," by Marcus Loane
BOOK REVIEWED: "Jesus Himself: The Story of the Resurrection," by Marcus LoaneREVIEWER: Pastor Erik Raymond, Omaha Bible Church at the Irish Calvinist blog
THE REVIEW: "Jesus Himself, The Story of the Resurrection," is a heart stirring little book that endeavors to bring you through a harmonization of the gospel accounts of the resurrection. Loane interacts with the events on that glorious resurrection morning with affectionate contemplation and historical commentary. Additionally, Loane takes us through the events of the days ahead where Jesus appeared to so many of his disciples.
The book is short (126 pages) and is by no means intended to be an exhaustive commentary. Rather it serves well as a devotional review of the resurrection. The chapters themselves are short and move quickly. Some of the chapter titles are listed below:
- Certain Women
- Emmaus
- The Fire of Coals
- The Heart of Love
I enjoyed portions of the book where Loane was intentional in his exhortation and application. In particular the writer was helpful in the chapter entitled, "The Heart of Love." This was the chapter dealing with our Lord's questioning of Peter's love for him (Jn. 21.17ff). I would have liked to see him do this type of thing more throughout the book. For the stirring of affections to marvel translates in a life that is lived out of a response of seeing and being impressed with Jesus, to the glory of God.
This would be a great book for folks to read as a family or even in a small group to interact with the devotional commentary by Loane. If you are leading such a group (at home or in another setting), I would suggest writing up some application questions or points of exhortation.
"Jesus Himself," can be ordered via the Banner of Truth bookstore.
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To access this review at the Irish Calvinist blog, click HERE.
To learn more of this book, and/or to buy it, click HERE.
Fellowship in the Woods
Each year, our church goes camping for a weekend. And when I say "our church," I pretty much mean just about the entire church. With a weekly attendance usually a bit shy of 200, this past weekend we had over 120 people camping, plus another 40+ visiting for a day. It is a great time of fellowship for all. Our family got our pop-up camper to the beautiful Cowan's Gap State Park in between thunderstorms; that's good! Setting up in the rain, let alone a thunderstorm, is always an undesirable task. And the rest of the weekend was warm and dry, perfect for swimming, volleyball, early morning runs, Saturday night's singing and Sunday morning's worship. I had the Sunday morning service. I love teaching and preaching outside like that, surrounded by families in lawn chairs, etc
., as we open the Word together. Our challenge was God's message to Samuel that God does not look on the outward stature of a man, but God looks upon the heart. And what does it look like when a man has a heart that beats after God's own heart, as David did. I have a hard time preaching such messages when I know that I stand there wishing that my own heart beat more after God's. Anyway, I was out of the office on Friday, but Walter Chantry's new book, "David: Man of Prayer, Man of War," arrived. It's here, and it looks GREAT! Pastor Chantry even stopped in late Friday afternoon and left me a signed copy on my desk (thanks, Walt). While I can't offer you all signed copies, I can certainly encourage you to get this latest book from Banner of Truth! More to come. Steve.
August 11, 2007
How about a "Discovering the Lost Treasures" Sale?
With attention being given to all of the new releases from Banner of Truth (14 in the past 4 months alone, with 9 more coming this Fall!), I'm beginning to see how some "Banner Treasures," as I'll call them, could get forgotten. A perfect example was Tim Challies' recent mention of Leahy's, "The Cross He Bore." Tim was right; this is an absolute gem worth re-reading annually! But it's only one of many such gems in this building! It had sadly become one of our "Lost Treasures" until Tim brought it back into the light of day! Hmmmm. It makes you wonder what other "treasures" are in this place, doesn't it? Hidden treasures awaiting rediscovery, or even discovery for the first time by a whole new generation! So, I got to thinking ... Let's have a "Discovering the Lost Treasures" Sale! I'm already working on it - a mailing that will feature an incredible number of titles with savings ... well ... savings bigger than you'd normally see from Banner. And remember, these are NOT damaged books! Just "Lost Treasures" from within the recesses of our U.S. warehouse that need to be rediscovered, or discovered for the first time by a whole new generation. Interested? Email me (steve@banneroftruth.org) your mailing address, and I'll make sure you're on our list. But do it soon. I'm close to getting this mailing out of here!
August 10, 2007
It's FABULOUS FRIDAY - August 10, 2007
Posted a little early, since I'm headed out of town this weekend!Anyway ... briefly stated ... in case you're new ... the following is a partial list of the "ever-so-slightly-damaged" books that are available at 50% discount from the U.S. office of Banner of Truth. To make a purchase:
(1) Remember, these books are damaged, although slightly!
(2) Quantities are limited, in some cases VERY limited; if we run out ... sorry!
(3) Shipping is at your expense.
(3) Call us at 1-800-263-8085; you can't place this order over our Web site.
Believe it our not, my total list is 284 titles (even though we may have just one available copy of a number of them on our damaged shelves). I suppose if you'd like to see the full list, send me an email and I'll send it to you (Excel spreadsheet). Grace & peace. Steve.
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| Banner of Truth's | |||
| Ever-So-Slightly-Damaged Books | |||
| 8/9/2007 | |||
| ISBN | Title | List Price | Damaged Price |
| 2778 | 1 Corinthians, Wilson-OP | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| 3393 | 1&2 Thessalonians, Wilson 339-5 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| 8206 | 1&2 Timothy and Titus 820-6 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 2952 | 2 Corinthians, Wilson 295-X | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| 1962 | James, Thomas Manton 074-4 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 4567 | Jeremiah Vol 1, John Calvin 547-9 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 5151 | Jeremiah Vol 2, John Calvin 548-7 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 5601 | Jeremiah Vol 3, John Calvin 549-5 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 5168 | Jeremiah Vol 4, John Calvin 550-9 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 8701 | Jeremiah Vol 5, John Calvin 551-7 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 1122 | Joel, Amos, Obadiah, John Calvin 474-X | $22.00 | $11.00 |
| 5779 | John Owen on the Christian Life 503-7 | $39.75 | $19.88 |
| 5083 | Jonah, Micah, Nahum, John Calvin 475-8 | $22.00 | $11.00 |
| 5397 | Judges, Andrew R. Fausset 762-5 | $25.00 | $12.50 |
| 1665 | Leviticus 086-8 | $26.50 | $13.25 |
| 6912 | Owen Vol 13 - Ministry and Fellowship 063-9 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 0125 | Owen Vol 14 - True and False Religion 062-0 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 3348 | Owen Vol 2 - Communion With God 124-4 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 8879 | Owen Vol 4 - Reason of Faith 068-X | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 3423 | Owen Vol 8 - Semons to the Nations 066-3 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| 1870 | Psalm 119 Vol 2, Thomas Manton | $26.67 | $13.34 |
| 6578 | Psalm 119 Vol 3, Thomas Manton | $26.66 | $13.33 |
| 3225 | Psalm 119, Charles Bridges 176-7 | $29.00 | $14.50 |
| 5090 | Psalms, David Dickson 481-2 | $39.00 | $19.50 |
| 9265 | Romans 1 - Gospel of God 467-7 | $34.00 | $17.00 |
| 8251 | Romans 10 - Saving Faith 737-4 | $36.00 | $18.00 |
| 7834 | Romans 7:1-8:4 - The Law 180-5 | $35.75 | $17.88 |
| 3621 | Romans 8:5-17 - The Sons of God 207-0 | $34.00 | $17.00 |
| 6554 | Romans 9 - God's Sovereign Purpose 579-7 | $32.00 | $16.00 |
| 7339 | Sermons on 2 Samuel, John Calvin 578-9 | $47.00 | $23.50 |
| 6592 | Sermons On Hebrews Vol 3, M'Cheyne 875-3 | $24.00 | $12.00 |
| 0934 | Works of Brooks - Vol 5 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 3003 | Works of David Clarkson - Vol 1 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 4826 | Works of David Clarkson - Vol 2 | $23.00 | $11.50 |
| 3683 | Works of George Swinnock Vol 3 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 7919 | Works of George Swinnock Vol 4 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 8008 | Works of George Swinnock Vol 5 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 1108 | Works of John Bunyan Vol 3 | $33.00 | $16.50 |
| 4598 | Works of John Newton Vol 1 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 3553 | Works of John Newton Vol 3 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 5953 | Works of John Newton Vol 4 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 3102 | Works of Jonathan Edwards Vol 2 217-8 | $48.00 | $24.00 |
| 9395 | Works of Richard Sibbes Vol 1 169-4 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 3270 | Works of Richard Sibbes Vol 7 341-7 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
| 5588 | Writings of John Murray Vol 1 241-0 | $41.00 | $20.50 |
| 7278 | Writings of John Murray Vol 2 242-9 | $41.00 | $20.50 |
| 5571 | Writings of John Murray Vol 4340-9 | $41.00 | $20.50 |
| 8138 | Zechariah, Malachi, John Calvin 476-6 | $27.00 | $13.50 |
August 9, 2007
Don't Forget ...
Tomorrow is "FABULOUS FRIDAY"!
Don't tell anyone, but I'll be posting this Friday's "ever-so-slightly-damaged" books from Banner later this afternoon (Thursday), since I'll be camping with the family tomorrow. Actually, go ahead an tell anyone you'd like!
:-)
Don't tell anyone, but I'll be posting this Friday's "ever-so-slightly-damaged" books from Banner later this afternoon (Thursday), since I'll be camping with the family tomorrow. Actually, go ahead an tell anyone you'd like!
:-)
"Nah, I'm just not much of a reader."
I hear this too often. "I'm into video games, or movies ... not books" or "I don't like to read." Josh Sowin, over at Desiring God Ministries, wrote a commentary a short time ago that I'd like to direct your attention to. Here's how it starts; click on the link to read the entire article. And then, go make sure you're in a good book!-----------------------
"Christians are people of the book: God purposely chose the medium of typography to deliver his revelation to us. In that book, we are commanded to love God with our hearts and our minds (Matthew 22:34-40). This gives Christians a clear command to use their intellects — to be, in other words, a kind of intellectual.
Reading is one of the best ways to develop our minds. It can help us to know God and ourselves, gain vicarious experience, increase our perception and imagination, train our minds to think critically and logically, and teach us self-discipline. (For more on this, see Neil Postman's excellent Amusing Ourselves to Death.)But we have a problem: our culture is becoming alliterate. We have the ability to read but not the desire. Or maybe some of us have the desire but not the time. We make time to watch television and surf the Internet for the latest triviality, but we can't seem to make the time to sit down and read for an hour.
Christians should be readers. We should read and meditate on the Bible, of course, but we should also read theology. Good theology systematizes and explains the Bible in ways we would be pressed to come up with on our own. Few of us are a Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, J. I. Packer or John Piper, and we would be wise to learn from them."
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I would really like to work with individual churches, and entire denominations, to promote reading among God's people, helping churches establish book tables to bring solid books to the people within the church, etc. Want to help?
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To read the entire post, click HERE
August 7, 2007
It Will Be Here Friday (or so we're being told!)
This is the last of our summer releases, and we have been WAITING for it - as have many of you who have already back-ordered this new book! Austin, in our warehouse, just took the call; it will be delivered here to Banner of Truth's U.S. warehouse this Friday, August 10. We will do our best to get the back-orders filled A.S.A.P. If you haven't already ordered it, check it out! I happen to have received two copies of the book before they received their clothbound covers, so let me share the introduction with you? Read on, my friends!David: Man of Prayer, Man of War
by Walter J. Chantry
ISBN #: 978-0-85151-9531
304 pages -- Clothbound
U.S. List Price: $18.00
INTRODUCTION
"Only the supreme providence of God and the unfathomable depths of divine grace could have conceived and forged the life of David. God made the son of Jesse into the emblem of the kingly office which only Christ would fulfil more gloriously. He embodied all the qualities of manly nobility and charm. Everyone in his day loved David, except the most ugly and despicable figures. It is just the same for those in our day who hear the history of Samuel and Chronicles being read.
"David lived through the most diverse conditions of human experience, and this alone calls forth our deepest feelings of sympathy. For a time he enjoyed the solitude of a pastoral scene. Yet, suddenly he was transported to the royal court and called into service as a balladeer.
"This in turn was nly a setpping-stone to his becoming the champion of the armies of Israel, the subject of young women's songs and old men's toasts.
"The truth is that David never settled into one niche for long. Soon after being heralded as a hero, the young man became a hunted refugee, a dashing figure as he led a band of outlaws in the deserts. Again with suddenness David became king of Judah and a few years later of Israel as well. He vanquished all of his and his peole's foes, establishing a kingdom that would last for four hundred years. But no sooner was this accomplished than he was plunged into a foul sin, even though he had arrived at a mature age. Never again would he have peace. Thenceforth his family life proved to be filled with rebellion and murder.
"The one constant with David in every condition was expressed in Psalm 16:8: 'I have set the Lord always before .'
"In all the rapid alterations of his life David thought of the Most High God and expressed his devout feelings toward his Maker and Redeemer. When he wept in shame for his loathsome sins, his tears were poured out before the Lord. When he felt the exhilaration of triumph, he shouted to the Lord who was his strength.
"Perhaps this most of all explains the vast variety of David's life experiences. The Lord made him into the Psalmist for all the saints in all subsequent ages. In his youth he knew a peaceful, tranquil walk with God; in later years he both walked upon the heights and fell into the depths, and thus was enabled to compose prayerful songs for ever condition of life.
"No matter how high David rose above other men, his spirit was childlike toward the Lord. Therefore he did not make pretentious efforts of self-defence with others. His sorrow in confession was immediately and deeply expressed without any consideration for who might be watching. He who was equally at home holding the shepherd's staff, the warrior's sword, the poet's harp, and the ruler's sceptre, was completely transparent in the humbling of himself before the God of all the earth. This case and simplicity in worship draws out our deepest emotions as we read the life of David, King of Israel. We love this man for showing us how to pray from every point of life's compass. We love him for showing us how, in the midst of spiritual failure, we too can draw near to the Lord again in trust and devotion.
"Perfectionists will not be comfortable with David. Those who stumble often, but who always turn with melted hearts to God for pardon and help, will find in him a brother or all situations. Such people will love the sacred history of his life and find it totally engrossing."
Walter J. Chantry
February 2007
by Walter J. Chantry
ISBN #: 978-0-85151-9531
304 pages -- Clothbound
U.S. List Price: $18.00
INTRODUCTION
"Only the supreme providence of God and the unfathomable depths of divine grace could have conceived and forged the life of David. God made the son of Jesse into the emblem of the kingly office which only Christ would fulfil more gloriously. He embodied all the qualities of manly nobility and charm. Everyone in his day loved David, except the most ugly and despicable figures. It is just the same for those in our day who hear the history of Samuel and Chronicles being read.
"David lived through the most diverse conditions of human experience, and this alone calls forth our deepest feelings of sympathy. For a time he enjoyed the solitude of a pastoral scene. Yet, suddenly he was transported to the royal court and called into service as a balladeer.
"This in turn was nly a setpping-stone to his becoming the champion of the armies of Israel, the subject of young women's songs and old men's toasts.
"The truth is that David never settled into one niche for long. Soon after being heralded as a hero, the young man became a hunted refugee, a dashing figure as he led a band of outlaws in the deserts. Again with suddenness David became king of Judah and a few years later of Israel as well. He vanquished all of his and his peole's foes, establishing a kingdom that would last for four hundred years. But no sooner was this accomplished than he was plunged into a foul sin, even though he had arrived at a mature age. Never again would he have peace. Thenceforth his family life proved to be filled with rebellion and murder.
"The one constant with David in every condition was expressed in Psalm 16:8: 'I have set the Lord always before .'
"In all the rapid alterations of his life David thought of the Most High God and expressed his devout feelings toward his Maker and Redeemer. When he wept in shame for his loathsome sins, his tears were poured out before the Lord. When he felt the exhilaration of triumph, he shouted to the Lord who was his strength.
"Perhaps this most of all explains the vast variety of David's life experiences. The Lord made him into the Psalmist for all the saints in all subsequent ages. In his youth he knew a peaceful, tranquil walk with God; in later years he both walked upon the heights and fell into the depths, and thus was enabled to compose prayerful songs for ever condition of life.
"No matter how high David rose above other men, his spirit was childlike toward the Lord. Therefore he did not make pretentious efforts of self-defence with others. His sorrow in confession was immediately and deeply expressed without any consideration for who might be watching. He who was equally at home holding the shepherd's staff, the warrior's sword, the poet's harp, and the ruler's sceptre, was completely transparent in the humbling of himself before the God of all the earth. This case and simplicity in worship draws out our deepest emotions as we read the life of David, King of Israel. We love this man for showing us how to pray from every point of life's compass. We love him for showing us how, in the midst of spiritual failure, we too can draw near to the Lord again in trust and devotion.
"Perfectionists will not be comfortable with David. Those who stumble often, but who always turn with melted hearts to God for pardon and help, will find in him a brother or all situations. Such people will love the sacred history of his life and find it totally engrossing."
Walter J. Chantry
February 2007
Banner Quotes from the Blogosphere
Taken from the book, "The Puritans: Their Origins and Successors"Published by The Banner of Truth
“You need not always announce, and talk about what you are doing; and to act is more important than to talk. Knox did not attack, and call attention to it, and put up a placard and say that he was not going to use the Prayer Book; he just did not use it. That indicates moderation and great wisdom (D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, “John Knox - The Founder of Puritanism” page 264).”
Found at: A Brick in the Valley blog
August 6, 2007
Our Brother Has Gone Home.
I learned this morning that a pastor who was one of our past attendees at the Banner of Truth Ministers' Conference - someone whom some of you might have gotten to know, Pastor F. Scott Petersen, pastor of Fairfield Reformed Church (pictured at the left) and blogger at Ars Theologica - went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 4, 2007. Please join us in keeping his family and the Fairfield Reformed Church in your prayers. The service will be held at Fairfield Reformed Church, 360 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 tomorrow (Tuesday, August 7th) at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, I have been told that financial donations may be sent to the church for the family to help pay for Scott's medical bills.Here is what has been posted to Scott's blog:
"The author of this blog has gone to meet the Author of Life.
On Saturday morning, the Rev. Franklin Scott Petersen passed from this world into eternity following unsuccessful surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. Prayers are requested for his beloved wife, Deb and his two daughters, Emily and Sarah. This quote from famed evangelist D.L Moody is an appropriate one.
'Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of Northfield is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. I shall have gone higher, that is all--out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal, a body that sin cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned like His glorious body. I was born in the flesh in 1837; I was born of the Spirit in 1856. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever.'
This blog will remain open for a time as a testament to Scott's faith and faithfulness so that "by faith he being dead may yet speak..."
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To access this blogsite and leave any comments for Scott's family, click HERE.
"The author of this blog has gone to meet the Author of Life.
On Saturday morning, the Rev. Franklin Scott Petersen passed from this world into eternity following unsuccessful surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. Prayers are requested for his beloved wife, Deb and his two daughters, Emily and Sarah. This quote from famed evangelist D.L Moody is an appropriate one.
'Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of Northfield is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now. I shall have gone higher, that is all--out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal, a body that sin cannot touch, that sin cannot taint, a body fashioned like His glorious body. I was born in the flesh in 1837; I was born of the Spirit in 1856. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever.'
This blog will remain open for a time as a testament to Scott's faith and faithfulness so that "by faith he being dead may yet speak..."
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To access this blogsite and leave any comments for Scott's family, click HERE.
OUTSIDE SOURCE Book Review: "The Hand of God"
BOOK REVIEWED: "The Hand of God," by Frederick LeahyREVIEWER: Daniel Ritchie, from the "Reformed Covenanter" blog
EXCERPT FROM THE REVIEW: "Moreover, while wholeheartedly committed to doctrinal orthodoxy, Prof Leahy’s writings are always warmly devotional and highly practical; yet, in his critique of the Arminian view of redemption (chapter 4), he pulls no punches in exposing its errors. Furthermore, a number of helpful appendices have been included defending the historicity of the Genesis account, highlighting the baneful influence of evolution, and refuting the Openness of God heresy (which reduces God to a half-decent chess player). The only thing I don’t like about this book is that it is the last one by Prof. Leahy; however, through this - and his other writings - ‘he being dead still speaks’ (Heb. 11:4 NKJV). I hope that The Hand of God (as well as his books of the cross) has a wide readership - it certainly deserves it."
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To read this entire review, click HERE.
For information on this book, or to buy it, click HERE.
August 3, 2007
I Just Wanted You All to Know ...
Among other things, we've been working on the 2008 Banner of Truth Ministers' Conference, set for May 27-29, Grantham (near Harrisburg), PA. I'll share the entire speaker line-up soon, but I'm
excited to share with you that Iain H. Murray will be with us this next year. As you probably know, Iain is a co -founder of The Banner of Truth Trust. He served as assistant to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones for some fourteen years. He is currently one of the trustees of the Banner. And, of course, he has authored such titles as "Scottish Christian Heritage," "The Old Evangelicalism," "Revival and Revivalism," "Forgotten Spurgeon," "Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography," "The Life of A.W. Pink," and more! If you are are minister, elder, deacon missionary, chaplain, seminary student ... This will be a great conference for men in ministry. Please, take a permanent marker right now and get those dates on your 2008 calendar, or tell your pastors and elders and deacons that they really ought to be here! Grace & peace. Steve.
excited to share with you that Iain H. Murray will be with us this next year. As you probably know, Iain is a co -founder of The Banner of Truth Trust. He served as assistant to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones for some fourteen years. He is currently one of the trustees of the Banner. And, of course, he has authored such titles as "Scottish Christian Heritage," "The Old Evangelicalism," "Revival and Revivalism," "Forgotten Spurgeon," "Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography," "The Life of A.W. Pink," and more! If you are are minister, elder, deacon missionary, chaplain, seminary student ... This will be a great conference for men in ministry. Please, take a permanent marker right now and get those dates on your 2008 calendar, or tell your pastors and elders and deacons that they really ought to be here! Grace & peace. Steve.
August 2, 2007
It's FABULOUS FRIDAY - August 3, 2007
Back again, "Fabulous Friday" here on the blog - simply an attempt to make the ever-so-slightly-damaged Banner of Truth books available to more people, at that great 50% off price! For details on any book, check it out in the "book catalogue" at http://www.banneroftruth.org/. To make a purchase, call us toll-free, 800-263-8085, or fax us, 717-249-0604; as said before, you won't find this elsewhere on the Web. Our Friday office hours are until 4:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time. Then we'll open at 8:30 Monday morning. And finally, the ground rules for purchasing damaged books:(1) First come basis; if we run out ... Sorry!
(2) These books ARE damaged, although slightly ... you buy them "as is."
(3) Shipping is at your expense.
(4) You need to call or fax to order; you won't find these on the Banner Web site.
OK, here's this week's list, PLUS last week's. Feel free to spread the word and invite others to check it out. And, oh yes, if your eyesight is like mine, double-click on the tables and you should be back to that more familiar "large print version"! Grace & peace. Steve.
THIS WEEK'S LIST:
LAST WEEK'S LIST:
Don't Forget - Tomorrow (Friday) is ..
FABULOUS FRIDAY, when I'll be posting an additional list of ever-so-slightly-damaged books from our Banner of Truth North American warehouse, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA. Stop back and check it out for yourself. To check out the list from last Friday, click HERE.
July 31, 2007
When Tim Challies Speaks ...
This has been a day when I've been pulled and tugged in every direction. Ever had a day like that? And as part of the day, as some of you know, we've been scrambling to respond to Tim Challies' mention of this little excellent paperback. We haven't sold many copies lately of The Cross He Bore, but let Tim mention the book and .... whew! While our stock got totally 
wiped out today, I assure you that we are working closely with the incredible guys at Westminster Bookstore to get more copies "across the pond" without delay. In the meantime, if you didn't see Tim's comment, here it is: "I was poking around a little bit today and found what I consider to be just a great deal. I'm posting for no other reason than to tell you that this represents what I'm sure you'll agree is the best $4.03 you'll ever
spend. It's one of my all-time favorites and a book worth reading at least once per year. If you disagree and are absolutely convinced that another item worth $4.03 would have been a better buy, well, tell me what it is because I don't believe it's possible. That is all." - Tim Challies-------------------
For information about Frederick Leahy, click HERE.
To read about Leahy's last book, The Hand of God, the manuscript of which he mailed to the Banner on the day he was called home to be with the Lord, click HERE.
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ADDENDUM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st - Our Edinburgh warehouse is air-shipping all of their copies of "The Cross He Bore" to us, but sadly, it will not be enough for the current number of orders. I have been assured that we will reprint it, but that process will take some time. I'll keep you posted.
July 30, 2007
"...when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand."
"Do you still struggle with sin?"It is some form of that question that I often ask guys at conferences, or other locations, in advance of giving away a copy of Banner of Truth's Puritan Paperback, "The Mortification of Sin." Ohhhhh, what a book! Of course, I already know their answer before asking the question because I only too well know my own answer to that question. It was that ongoing struggle that took me back to another Puritan Paperback over the weekend, Watson's "The Doctrine of Repentance." Ohhhh, he ministered to me from page one! This is even worth memorizing: "Repentance is a grace of God's Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed. For a further amplification, know that repentance is a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients: (1) Sight of sin; (2) Sorrow for sin; (3) Confession of sin; (4) Shame for sin; (5) hatred for sin; and (6) Turning from sin. If any one is left out it loses its virtue." I'm hooked ... I have to finish this book!
By the way, those "Fabulous Friday" damaged books listed below are available until their gone; call anytime you're interested. Grace & peace. Steve.
July 26, 2007
Singing in Worship
On the eve of another Lord's Day, I encourage you to give thought to the subject of worship. Read Iain Murray's words, specifically in reference to the hymns of John Newton, taken from an article in the current issue of The Banner of Truth magazine - (thanks to Charlie Wingard of Huntsville, AL for first posting this on his blog). Feel free to share any thoughts, and may you enjoy a meaningful time of worship this Lord's Day."Ian Murray on the hymns of John Newton (1725-1807):
'A consideration of this penitential note in Newton’s hymnody must lead one to reflect on what is too commonly absent from numbers of the songs substituted for hymns in worship today. It is not simply that certain words are omitted; the whole ethos is different. Too often the emphasis is on the worshipper’s devotion: ‘I will praise’; ‘I will exalt’; ‘I will love’, etc. While the language is good, the old saying needs to be remembered, ‘He loves little who tells how much he loves.’ And when the language is used in the absence of expressions of poverty of spirit, mourning, hungering and thirsting for what is not yet attained, it may be akin to the ignorance that led Simon Peter to assert, ‘I will lay down my life for thy sake.’ Professing Christian worship that omits humility and self-abasement would have been incomprehensible to Newton. His best hymns are always striking a note that is the opposite of self-confidence or self-satisfaction; rather it is:Weak is the effort of my heart,And cold my warmest thought."Newton points us to the need for a reversal of features that have entered into Christian worship today."
Ian Murray, Banner of Truth, August/September 2007pp. 23-24
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July 25, 2007
It's "FABULOUS FRIDAY" - July 27, 2007
As promised, here's today's list from our "secret shelves" of ever-so-slightly-damaged/50% off books here at the Banner of Truth's North American office in Carlisle, PA. Until now, these books, at these prices, have only been available inside our office. But starting today, I'll try to post a partial list each Friday to see if we can't make them available to a few others. To make a purchase, call us toll-free, 800-263-8085, or fax us, 717-249-0604; you won't find this elsewhere on the Web. Our Friday office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time. Then we'll reopen at 8:30 Monday morning. Remember the ground rules:(1) First come basis; if we run out ... Sorry!
(2) These books ARE damaged, although slightly ... you buy them "as is."
(3) Shipping is at your expense.
(4) You need to call or fax to order; you won't find these on the Banner Web site.
OK, well ... here's what I'll list today. It'll be interesting to see how this goes. Feel free to spread the word and invite others to check it out. Steve.
PS - If your eyesight is like mine, just double-click on this table and you should be enjoying that "large print version" in no time!
July 24, 2007
Trying Something New: "Fabulous Fridays" here at the blog
Many of you have heard me speak of our "secret shelves" here at Banner in the U.S. - Obviously not so secret, these shelves are stocked with the ever-so-slightly damaged books that we offer at 50% discount to anyone who stops in. But wouldn't it be nice if we could make them available to others? Hmmmmm ... OK, so here's what we're going to try - Each Friday, I'll try to post a partial list of the books on those shelves, yours to buy at 50% off. There are some ground rules:(1) First-come/first-served; with limited quantities, we might run out.
(2) The books are "slightly damaged;" if the damage is worse than "slight," I won't offer it.
(3) Shipping will be on you (sorry, but it is 50% off!).
(4) To order, you'll need to call or fax us your information; you won't find this on the normal Web site.
So let's give it a try. Spread the word - the "scratch-and-dent" sale, "Fabulous Fridays," here on the blog. Hope you stop back. Steve
What About Those "Religious Affections"?
Anyone interested in a discussion surrounding Jonathan Edwards' "Religious Affections"? It's yours for the clicking, hosted by Mark in Kentucky, at his "Reactions and Worship" blog. Today (Thursday), Mark put up his second post, so you might want to scroll down a bit to get the whole thing. And if you can keep a secret 'til tomorrow ........ Edwards' "Religious Affections" is one of the titles I'll be offering at 50% discount from Banner's "Secret Shelves" of slightly damaged books. Hey, get it for $9.50 instead of $19.00! Check back tomorrow. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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