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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...

”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)

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...

Here’s a Gospel tract based on my 1689 Federalist convictions. Let me know what you think, and please feel free to offer suggestions. The Everlasting Covenant: God’s Plan of Redemption Are You Right With God? God is holy and just, and He created mankind to worship and obey Him. But every...

I think the title says most of what needs to be said about the content: I have read this book off the website of the University of Michigan (here is a link). This book, as the title suggests, goes through the doctrines around Covenant Theology, with a particular focus on those issues Blake saw...

Hello, What books would you recommend on Covenant Theology? I am in particular looking for short/intermediate leangth, that is available as ebook. Preferably by a Puritan or some experimental author of a different era. I would, in particular, prefer books that deal (from a confessional...

Looking for additional resources that critique what William Young (1918-2015) calls "hyper-covenantism" below in the first two stated theses:

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...

I just read Scotland's National Covenant, and it seems to explicitly forbid the union of that country with England, as it would cause "such confusion... as this realm could be no more a free monarchy; because by the fundamental laws, ancient privileges, offices, and liberties of this kingdom...

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 Comfort of Christ to Weak Believers by John Durant (1620-1686) John Durant (1620-1686) was a popular independent puritan minister, and was described by Edmund Calamy as an excellent practical preacher of the word of God. Christ is such an inexhaustible fountain that sinners cannot ever out...

Something that has long eluded me when thinking about the covenant of works is what would have been the obedience that would have granted life to Adam (cf. WCF 7.2). The terms of the covenant, as I understand it, lie in not eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 2:17). The...

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...

Discourses on the Rich Man and Lazarus by Timothy Cruso (1656–1697) Timothy Cruso (1656–1697), was an excellent and unimpeachable Presbyterian minister, with a strong communicative ability seasoned with a hearty pastoral tenderness. In this work on Luke 16, Christ’s narrative concerning the...

I just started reading this book today. Is anyone else here familiar with the content? I'm wondering if the authors' concept is new in Christian history. It's too early to draw conclusions, but it seems like the premise is almost an intellectual dispensationalism with a covenant veneer over it...

So, here's what I believe with regards to the propagation of sin. I would like to see if anyone can change my mind on this because I recognize the position of natural propagation of sin has been the dominant position throughout history, however, I do not think this aligns consistently well with...

Hello, I come from a Presbyterian background and as I’ve grown older I have learnt more of what the WCF summarises about Scripture. I have learnt about the trinity, atonement, doctrines of grace, justification, sanctification etc.. In all these things, there was a natural point at which I could...

Hello All, So forgive my ignorance here but Baptism isn't a topic I researched much from an OT perspective. I was trying to understand the significance of the baptisms that took place by John since they were still under the Old Covenant practices. It is understood that the covenant sign of...

Godly Directions in a Time of Plague by John Hooper (1495–1555), Lancelot Andrewes (1555–1626), William Crashaw (1572–1626), Henry Burton (1579–1648), John Owen (1616–1683), Thomas Manton (1620–1677), Thomas Draxe (d. 1618), with chapters by C. Matthew McMahon This very timely and advantageous...

While maintaining justification by faith alone, the Reformed have historically answered this question: Yes. Many historic reformed resources are linked on the below webpage on this issue, including many in Latin from Reformed Orthodoxy with numerous quotes from those works translated. The...

I have heard claims that 1689 Federalism has the hallmark of dispensationalism, being that 1689 Federalism separates Israel and the church. It seems to me that that is an accurate assessment. I understand that I could be very wrong in my understanding. Also, I understand that this post might...

Have you ever heard the dispensationalist's argument that there are "two parts" to the promised seed of Abraham? Meaning there is the promised physical descendants of Abraham (Israel) and the Church? For me this teaching rejects Galatians 3 and also the teaching that gentiles are grafted into...

Hello Everyone, I'm currently looking at the M.Div. programs at Covenant Theological Seminary, PRTS, and RTS. All three accept Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (RTS - Orlando, D.C., and Charlotte). Covenant is by far the most expensive per credit hour. Before I emailed the seminaries with my...

This is my first post. I am on something of a theological journey right now. I have always been a Reformed Baptist from the time I was saved, however just recently I have started questioning my understanding of the covenants and baptism. I'm about five inches from "conversion" to the...

Hello all, this is my first post here on the PB so please forgive me if this has been answered/discussed elsewhere (I couldn't find it), but I was looking for some opinions on the symbolism of circumcision. Let me explain how I presently understand it and then anyone can feel free to help me...

My son will be going to college in the fall of 2015. We are looking at various schools that are are truly Christian (as opposed to Christian-in-name-only) and have a decent STEM program. A number of years ago, there were some informative threads on Grove City, Geneva and Covenant. These...

I notice there have been three or four threads in the past looking for a Reformed Church in Korea. These threads are all closed, so I hope it is okay for me to answer the question here for whoever comes looking in the future. I hope I'm not violating any forum rules. Here is the link for Seoul...