covenant theology

Prayer, Praise and Practical Godliness by Vincent Alsop (1630–1703) Vincent Alsop (1630–1703) was a reformed preacher of the Gospel of Christ and a well known minister in his day, being of great skill and preaching ability. Prayer. Praise. Godliness. These are not three separate duties. They...

The Nature of Edification by John Kettlewell (1653–1695) John Kettlewell (1653–1695) was a noted seventeenth-century Anglican pastor, theologian, and reformed devotional writer distinguished for his holiness, learning, and commitment to Christian peace. In “The Nature of Edification”...

This is the second book we've done by Fenner. He's outstanding. The Soul’s Looking Glass by William Fenner (1600–1640) William Fenner (1600–1640) was a renowned Puritan preacher, Fellow of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, and pastor of Rochford in Essex, remembered for his piercing preaching and rare...

Practical Observations on the Book of Jude by C. Matthew McMahon (660 Pages) Jude wrote his epistle because something essential was slipping. Not publicly, not loudly, but quietly—through speech that sounded orthodox and conduct that denied obedience. Men had entered the church who spoke freely...

Holy Momentum by C. Matthew McMahon What moves the Christian life forward? Not willpower. Not circumstance. Not religious routine. Scripture reveals something deeper—something divine. A life truly lived before God is carried, sustained, and directed by Him. It is not stagnant. It is not...

Greetings brethren, I have recently begun reading John Colquhoun's book "A View of Saving Faith". Now when I chose it I knew he was a marrow man and that the marrow was a little controversial, but did not think much of it. However, just in the first chapter, he disagrees with an earlier good...

From Flavel’s works, Vindiciae Legis et Foederis, pg. 341 in the DigitalPuritan copy. - - - - - - - - - Next, let us consider the ends for which circumcision was instituted and ordained of God; Of which these were the principal. (1.) It was instituted to be a convictive sign of their natural...

Divine Worship by John Corbet (1620-1680) John Corbet was a 17th-century English Puritan minister and theologian (1620-1680) who preached with bold clarity and pastoral gravity. The modern church has lost its bearings in the matter of worship. What was once approached with trembling awe is now...

”And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand: And the...

~ Exerpt taken out of Lecture 1 in James Buchanan's The Doctrine of Justification: An Outline of its History in the Church; And of Its Exposition From Scripture (Links to some efitions: Banner of Truth UK, Monergism, Logos)

In my daily reading of scripture, I am currently in the book of Second Kings, and I have a problem: from the moment Elisha appeared on the scene, and to lesser extent, since Elijah appeared, I am obviously missing something. I have had chapters which after reading I wondered - what's the point...

May you have a blessed Lord's day, brethren. This morning I listened to a sermon on Sermonaudio concerning the story of David and Goliath. Unsurprisingly, he made many connections between David and Christ, and went so far as to suggest we ought to be looking for such connections when reading of...

Was wondering of any good books that explain Israel as the church. Is Beekes reformed systematic theology a good one for this?

Holiness Under the Mercy Seat by C. Matthew McMahon (216 pages) Where does the Christian find refuge? Where does he go for strength, for cleansing, for holiness? The answer is not found in self-reliance, nor in empty religious forms, but in the shadow of the mercy seat—under the covering of...

The Covenant of God with Abraham Opened and Other Works by William Carter (1605–1658) William Carter (1605–1658) was a tireless puritan preacher, scholar, and Westminster Divine, wholly devoted to Christ and His Kingdom. In this concise collection, William Carter, a staunch defender of...

Love to God by Thomas Tuke (d. 1657) Thomas Tuke (d. 1657) was a prolific writer, fiery preacher and faithful reformed minister of the Gospel of Christ. Love to God by Thomas Tuke (d. 1657), is a masterpiece of devotion and self-examination teaching Psalm 31:23, “Love ye the LORD, all his...

Greetings Board, I recently read a couple of articles by a Baptist named Jamin Hubner. Here, I want to have some discourse concerning these two articles - but unfortunately they seem to be not widely available online. The only places I can locate it I think are Accordance, Reformed Baptist...

The Natural Man’s Case Stated by Christopher Love (1618-1651) 261 pages. Christopher Love (1618-1651) was a fiery and practical Puritan preacher. His works consist of some of the best written and preached biblical expositions in the English language. In this powerful collection of 17 sermons...

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...