covenant theology

The Puritans on the Providence of God – by Edward Corbet, William Pemble and William Gouge Edward Corbet (d. 1658) William Pemble (1591–1623) William Gouge (1575–1653) “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD,” (Proverbs 16:33). What is providence? It is...

Underneath the Blood by C. Matthew McMahon (300 Pages) “Underneath the Blood” is a study into the heart of what it means to live covered, protected, and empowered by the precious blood of Christ. This book invites you into the weighty mystery of how Christ’s sacrifice does more than offer...

Thomas Blake, in his book on covenant theology, argues in chapter 40 out of various passages that those who are professed believers are under a covenant of grace, and not of works, and are judged as covenant breakers, not as the heathen who are without God in the world. This leads, naturally...

How does covenant theology affect polity? I have a pretty good grasp on how it affects baptism, for instance: with the Presbyterian view considering the various old covenants as being different administrations of the New Covenant, therefore children are part of the NC just as the OCs, therefore...

Spiritual Desertions Discovered and Remedied by Samuel Willard (1640-1707) Samuel Willard (1640-1707) was a reformed preacher of the Gospel in the old South Boston Church in New England, president of Harvard University, and one of the great Protestant ministers of his day. Samuel Willard’s...

Sarah and Hagar by Josiah Shute (1588-1643) Josiah Shute, (1588-1643) was known for his eloquent preaching, profound scholarship, and unswerving commitment to Christian doctrine, which is why he was chosen to sit on the Westminster Assembly. In “Sarah and Hagar,” Westminster Divine Josiah...

ALL OUT WAR Dr. McMahon has taken Christopher Love’s excellent book, “The Christian’s Combat Against the Devil,” and composed and arranged songs chapter by chapter using Love’s content. Each chapter is distilled to its primary message and set to music in the style of 1980s-1990s metal rock...

The Works of Henry Greenwood by Henry Greenwood (1545-1634) Henry Greenwood (1545-1634) was a Calvinistic Minister of the Gospel and a popular early Puritan theologian. Explore the timeless and biblical wisdom of Henry Greenwood’s original works compiled into a single volume. There are nine...

Putting on Christ by Thomas Hooker (1586-1647) https://www.puritanpublications.com/product/putting-on-Christ-by-thomas-hooker-1586-1647/ Thomas Hooker (1586-1647) was an English separatist Pilgrim who was a popular New England Reformed preacher and minister of the Gospel. William Ames spoke of...

Biblical Sincerity Discovered by Nicholas Lockyer (1611–1685) Nicholas Lockyer (1611–1685) was a puritan divine with an exceptional preaching ability and fervent spirit towards reformation. In “Biblical Sincerity Discovered,” Nicholas Lockyer offers a timeless exploration of the weighty...

Unmasking Self-Flattery in the Church by C. Matthew McMahon Self-deception is inherent in everyone, even born-again Christians, those who have much biblical light and knowledge. And whatever degree of holiness they are currently at, they are satisfied with where they are. In this satisfaction...

The Works of Richard Greenham Volume 1 by Richard Greenham, (1531-1594) Richard Greenham, (1531-1594) was an early puritan, engaged in holy labor for Christ, being a most godly brother, wonderful pastor, zealous preacher, and esteemed as used greatly in the church of God. This first volume of...

15% OFF all our Printed Books here using code FALL15 at checkout. Ezra’s Covenant Renewal and the Pursuit of a Lasting Reformation by Josiah Shute (1588-1643) Josiah Shute (1588-1643) was known for his eloquent preaching, profound scholarship, and unswerving commitment to Christian doctrine...

FOR SOME REASON THE LINKS WON'T ALL WORK. NOT SURE WHY. I PASTED THEM IN. Being with Jesus by C. Matthew McMahon - https://www.puritanpublications.com/product/being-with-Jesus-by-c-matthew-mcmahon/ What does it truly mean to be “with” someone? Simple in concept, but when it comes to our...

The Delay of Reformation Provokes God’s Indignation by James Nalton (1600-1662) James Nalton (1600-1662) was a Presbyterian minister and puritan, described as a good linguist, a man of primitive sincerity, and an excellent and zealous preacher. Nalton takes his text from Jer. 13:27, “I have...

The Beauty of Holiness by Richard Allestree (1619-1681) Richard Allestree (1619-1681) (also Allestry) was an English divine during the era of the Westminster Assembly. He was a man of extensive learning, of moderate views and a fine preacher, generous and charitable, of, “a solid and masculine...

Christ’s Resurrection from the Dead by Nicholas Lockyer (1611–1685) Nicholas Lockyer (1611–1685) was a puritan divine with an exceptional preaching ability and fervent spirit towards reformation. From Acts 3:26, “Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in...

Psalm 96: A Theology of Praise 2nd Edition by C. Matthew McMahon (now 290 Pages) This work is an expanded theological look at the praise the church offers to God. In this second edition, the study has doubled in size from its original version. God requires that his people have a theology of...

I greatly benefited from these lectures, suggested previously on the PB. Previously, it was a part of iTunesU, which has seemingly been discontinued. The purpose of this post is just to link the current location of the course so that others may also benefit. Here it is...

Christ the Apple Tree and the Joy of True Religion by C. Matthew McMahon God delights in the infinite purity of his holiness. Consequently, he desires his people to delight in those things which he delights in. A holy disposition relishes and delights in holiness. God, being infinite in his...

Spiritual Logic or Hints and Helps to Personal Devotions by Thomas Harrison D.D. (1618–1682) Thomas Harrison D.D. (1618–1682) was a nonconformist divine and powerful preacher of the Gospel, who was well known for his eloquence and fluency both in prayer and preaching. In this wonderful...

I heard a preacher recently arguing that the Sermon on the Mount does not apply to Christians. He said that you need to read the context, and Jesus is speaking to Jews and they're still in the old covenant. Since we're not under the old covenant anymore and we're not ethnic Jews, then it doesn't...

This work is a must read, and it is not for the faint at heart. It ought to be read by every professing “reformed” believer on the planet. It’s tiresome to hear “reformed” Christians profess to be “reformed believers” and yet not obey and do those things which are in accordance with Christ’s...

Truth, the Great Business of Our Times by John Maynard (1600-1665) John Maynard (1600-1665) was a faithful member of the Westminster Assembly, and a courageous preacher of Christ’s Gospel. The truth of God is the foundation of all true religion. This is why the first commandment in Exodus 20...

The Wonderful Workings of God for His Church and People by Samuel Bolton, D.D. (1606-1654) Samuel Bolton, D.D. (1606-1654) was a Westminster divine and Puritan scholar, and has been praised by many of his contemporaries as a great reformed preacher as well as a humble Christian. Exodus 15:11...

The Reasonableness of the Christian Religion by Jonathan Dickinson (1688–1747) Jonathan Dickinson (1688–1747), was an American Presbyterian minister of the Gospel, and founder and first president of the College of New Jersey. Dickinson’s work before you is one of fundamentals. He has chosen...

The Ten Commandments in the Life of the Christian by C. Matthew McMahon (357 pages) In the contemporary church biblical teaching revolving around the Ten Commandments is inconsistent at best. Paul’s statement, misunderstood, is often what Christians will run to, “for ye are not under the law...

Sparks of Divine Glory: A Practical Study of the Attributes of God by C. Matthew McMahon (725 Pages, Linen Hardcover) Is there a good reason to study the doctrine of God? Knowing God, or not knowing God, has eternal consequences to it. The Savior came to explain the Father (John 1:18) and he...