The Puritans
Few people groups are misunderstood as much today as the Puritans of England and New England in the 17th and 18th centuries. Who were these people we call the Puritans? What did they believe? What can they teach us hundreds of years later? Is the historian correct who quipped, “Puritanism is the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy?” Well, not hardly. One of the fiercest criticisms the Roman Catholic church spoke against the Puritans was that they allowed too much liberty and permitted too much fun! Grace and Truth Books makes a point of including a large selection of Puritan books to bring us a deeper appreciation for these oft-neglected, poorly understood, great men and women of the faith who knew what serious Bible study was all about – and serious practice of the Bible. Ignore the hype and you’ll find that these devout believers of centuries past, and their pastors in particular, were “physicians of the soul” with great skill at applying the gospel to all of life.
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A Portrait of God (Stephen Charnock)
$12.95This summary presents the treatise in a more manageable form that maintains the theological depth and practical application of the original. Don’t miss out on the riches of Charnock!
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Absolute Predestination (Jerome Zanchius)
$9.95“Jerome Zanchius (1516-1590) is one of the great names of Reformed theology alongside Peter Martyr, John Calvin, and Theodore Beza. Jonathan Edwards referred to him as ‘the best of Protestant writers in his judgment.’ John Farthing claimed that Zanchius ‘lived and breathed in dialogue with scripture.’ The hymnist Augustus Toplady (and original English publisher of this work) said Zanchius’s work was ‘from beginning to end, a regular chain of solid argument: deduced from the unerring word of divine revelation, and confirmed by the co-incident testimonies of some of the greatest lights that ever shone in the Christian church.’”
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Addresses to Young Men (John Angell James)
$14.99John Angell James provides a friendly guide through life for young men. Taking account of the duties, temptations, and complications involved in growing into male adulthood, James shows how prayer and faith offer access to the truth, power, and love of God necessary to grow up respected by others and equipped for this life and the next.
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Evangelical Heroes + Puritan Heroes + Reformation Heroes (Joel Beeke, Douglas Bond, and Diana Kleyn)
$74.994 Volume Bundle Includes: Evangelical Heroes, Vol. 1 & 2 + Puritan Heroes + Reformation Heroes
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Gospel Life (John Owen) (#61)
$8.80There are some questions common to all seekers after Christ. How can I know I truly have faith? What does it look like to be conformed to Jesus? How does God see me?
In Gospel Life, a posthumous compilation of thirteen sermons from the zenith of his preaching career, John Owen answers these questions with great compassion for the Christian who longs for growth and assurance. He draws on a wide range of Scripture to display the character of the Savior, the acceptance of the Father, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Finally, Owen addresses the death and eternal hope of the believer, offering encouragement to all who love Christ.
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Gospel Ministry (John Owen) (#62)
$8.00There are two intended audiences for discourses on the Christian ministry: the pastor or elder who cares for the church, and his congregation who are called to willing and prayerful submission. In Gospel Ministry, a collection of nine sermons delivered in his fruitful later years, John Owen addresses both.
Whether expounding the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping the ministry, presenting the purposes of the church, savoring God’s care of his people, or warning against being ashamed of the gospel, Owen’s teaching is invaluable for any minister – or member – of the body of Christ.
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Knowing Sin (Mark Jones)
$12.50We don’t talk a lot about sin these days. But maybe we should. The Puritans sure did—because they understood sin’s deceptive power and wanted to root it out of their lives. Shouldn’t we want the same?
Though many books have been written on the “doctrine of sin,” few are as practical and applicable as this one. In Knowing Sin, Mark Jones puts his expertise in the Puritans to work by distilling the vast wisdom of our Christian forebears into a single volume that summarizes their thought on this vital subject. The result isn’t a theological tome to sit on your shelf and gather dust, but a surprisingly relevant book to keep by your bedside and refer to again and again. You’ll come to understand topics like:
- Sin’s Origin
- Sin’s Grief
- Sin’s Thoughts
- Sin’s Temptations
- Sin’s Misery
- Sin’s Secrecy
- and of course . . . Sin’s Defeat!
None of us is free from the struggle with sin. The question isn’t whether we’re sinful, it’s what we’re doing about it. Thanks be to God, there is a path to overcoming sin, in Christ.
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Living Faith (Samuel Ward)
$4.80Samuel Ward explains the immense value of faith, not only as the gateway to salvation and life everlasting, but as the key to a joyful and triumphant life in this present world. In every sense Christians should be those who live by their faith. Adapted and paraphrased from The Sermons of Samuel Ward, by Richard Rushing.
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Pocket Puritans Series 13-Volume Set
$54.60Save 30% off the publisher’s price when you purchase this bundle of all 13 volumes of the Pocket Puritan Series currently available.
“To read the work of a Puritan doctor of the soul is to enter a rich world of spiritual theology to feed the mind, heart-searching analysis to probe the conscience, Christ-centred grace to transform the heart, and wise counsel to direct the life. This series of Pocket Puritans provides all this in miniature, but also in abundance.” — SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON
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Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition (Samuel Waldron)
$17.50Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition brings crucial perspective to guide the church and the Christian through perplexing ethical and societal questions that have emerged in the present day. Does the Bible support or prohibit political revolution? What did John Calvin, the founder of the Reformed tradition, believe on the topic of political insurrection, and did his thoughts line up with the Word of God?
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The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes (Mark Dever)
$12.99In a time of political turmoil and religious upheaval, Richard Sibbes sought to consistently apply the riches of Reformation theology to his hearers’ lives. He emphasized the security of God’s covenant, the call for assurance of salvation, and the place of the heart in the Christian life. In The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes, Dr. Mark Dever gives readers a penetrating look into the life and theology of this fascinating figure.
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The Christian Warrior (Isaac Ambrose)
$14.95When Christians are given new life, they also gain new enemies.
In this insightful work, Puritan Isaac Ambrose entreats Christians not to slumber amid their battle against sin, the world, and the flesh. Ambrose’s timely instructions and warnings reveal the tools and weapons God has given us to fight against spiritual adversaries. Readers will learn how to use the armor of God to triumph in the constant battle for their souls.
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The Doubting Believer (Obadiah Sedgwick)
$16.95Puritan Obadiah Sedgwick sets out to help us answer a question almost every believer has asked: Am I really a Christian?
In this treatise fashioned by pastoral wisdom and care, Sedgwick addresses the doubt that Christians often feel in their walk with Christ. By discerning the nature and types of doubts and expertly providing applications, the author provides tender comfort to the hearts of Christian readers. Sedgwick urges Christians to reflect deeply on their faith to see how the pursuit of piety, trust in the promises of Scripture, and a love for God lead to the full assurance of faith.
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The Fight of Faith Crowned: The Remaining Sermons of Thomas Watson (Thomas Watson)
$14.95This collection provides readers with six sermons by Thomas Watson that were among his last published writings. With clarity and precision, Watson addresses topics like the Christian’s righteousness, tumultuous events, the redemption of time, and more. Reflecting his love as a pastor of God’s people, each sermon includes both encouragement and admonition for the church. Discover why Thomas Watson is one of the most beloved English Puritans as he directs you to gaze on the fullness of the gospel and the glory of God.
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The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart (John Amos Comenius)
$26.95You loved Pilgrim’s Progress. Now read what inspired it.
Follow the protagonist, Pilgrim, as he tours through the Labyrinth of the World. Unfortunately, he encounters everything from vanity, violence, and despair instead of meaningfulness and purposefulness. His journey is facilitated by two would-be guides, Mr. Ubiquitous and Mr. Delusion, whose sole efforts are to get Pilgrim to see the world how they want him to see it. In time, Pilgrim becomes despondent about his life, and his guides abandon him.
Then, Christ appears to Pilgrim…
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The Pilgrim’s Progress: In Modern English (John Bunyan)
$17.99Now in modern English and packed full of helpful features, this new edition will enable you to enjoy this classic of classics with greater understanding than ever before.
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The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts (Douglas Bond)
$12.99In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In the latest addition to our A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, Douglas Bond introduces us to Isaac Watts, “the father of English hymnody.”
Douglas Bond urges Christians to delight in the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts’ poetry. We pray that you would regain a sense of God’s majesty as we celebrate the God-given poetic wonder of Isaac Watts.
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The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen (Sinclair B. Ferguson)
$12.99The writing and teaching of John Owen, a 17th century pastor and theologian, continues to serve the church. Daily communion with God characterized his life and equipped him for both ministry and persecution.
In The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson offers careful reflection and insight for Christians today as he highlights Owen’s faith in the triune God of Scripture. We’re reminded that regardless of our circumstances we can know God, enjoy Him, and encourage others.
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The True Christian’s Love to the Unseen Christ (Thomas Vincent)
$19.50First written in the 17th century, Thomas Vincent springs from 1 Peter 1:8, where Peter speaks of Christ, “Whom having not seen, ye love…”.
One of the most heart-touching, poignant books ever to come from a Puritan pen. Out of print since 1812, it’s has been considered a masterpiece of Christian devotion ever since. Thomas Vincent explains, perhaps better than anyone has before or since, that the essence of becoming a Christian is coming to love Christ with all your heart.
The essence of Christianity is love. God is love, said the Apostle John. Obedience to God’s commands is nothing more than a manifestation of our love to God. The Ten Commandments show how we are to love God and one another. Love, then, is of the utmost importance in true biblical Christianity.
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The Works of Richard Sibbes, 7 volume set (Richard Sibbes)
$189.00After William Perkins, ‘the heavenly Doctor Sibbes’ was the most significant of the great Puritan preachers of Cambridge. This reprint of the complete seven-volume set of the Works of Richard Sibbes shows why this is so. Strong thoughts, simple sentences, deep knowledge of the Bible and the human heart and a sure pastoral touch are here revealed in Sibbes’ sustained concentration on the glory and grace of God in Christ.
More than anything else, Sibbes was a great preacher. He never lost sight of the fact that the best Christian counselling is done through the patient and lively exposition of the Word of God. Sibbes excelled as a comforter of the troubled and doubting, but he also possessed the rare gift of illuminating every passage of Scripture he handled by drawing out its significance for his hearers and readers. The republication of the Nichol edition of his complete works is a notable event for all who have an appetite for helpful and faithful biblical preaching.
