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The life of Joseph is one of the Bible's most cherished stories. After a beloved son is betrayed by his resentful brothers, he must endure years of slavery, false accusations, and wrongful imprisonment. At every turn, Joseph's faith is tested, culminating in a pivotal question: Will he save his brothers in their hour of need? In this dramatic telling, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows how Joseph foreshadows the greater Deliverer, Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to trust in the sovereign God who works all things for our good.

The familiar narrative of Moses and the burning bush evokes wonder and awe, but do you know God's motives for revealing Himself to Moses in this manner? In this series, R.C. Sproul examines the biblical account of Moses' life-altering encounter with the Holy God. Through ten lectures, he explains the meaning behind God's appearance in the burning bush as well as the importance of His words to Moses. Furthermore, Dr. Sproul demonstrates how the coming of Jesus Christ is foreshadowed in this meeting between God and Moses on holy ground. Standard-definition DVD. Ten 23-minute messages, including Spanish navigation and dubbed equivalent.

The eighteenth century was a time of remarkable missionary activity. As the British Empire expanded around the world, Christian missionaries followed in the wake of merchants and explorers to bring the gospel to places where Christ had never before been named. At the heart of this global missionary movement was William Carey. From humble beginnings in England, Carey journeyed halfway around the world to preach the gospel on the Indian subcontinent. Known as the founder of modern missions, Carey is often portrayed as a solitary trailblazer and pioneer. But that isn't the full story. In The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey, Dr. Michael Haykin explores Carey's life and introduces us to the band of brothers who labored with him to spread the gospel on a global scale. As we follow their stories, we discover how God uses Christian friendship to advance His kingdom, and we're encouraged to nurture Christ-honoring friendships in our own lives. This book is part of the Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson.

Isaac Watts is known to history as the father of English hymnody. He wrote some 750 hymns, including beloved classics like "Joy to the World" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Today, however, Watts' work is increasingly forgotten as many churches follow the latest innovations in worship to the neglect of the great hymns of the faith. In The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts, Douglas Bond argues that the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts' lyrics, with their rich biblical and theological content, can help the church regain a sense of wonder at the majesty of God, leading to a reform of worship. This book demonstrates how Watts used his poetic gifts in multiple ways for the good of the church in his day. In an age of simplistic and repetitive worship songs, the church must not forget Isaac Watts. By taking his words as our own, Christians today can share in his wonder at Christ and the glories of the world to come, learning how to better praise God. This book is part of the Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson.

Serving Christ and His church as a pastor, theologian, and military chaplain, John Owen lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in England's history. His own life was marked by turbulent changes as his position rose and fell according to the tides of English politics. One day he was preaching before Parliament; the next he was fortunate just to escape with his life. But through it all, Owen remained steadfast in his faith in the triune God of the Bible. In The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson explores the life and thought of this remarkable preacher and theologian, with a focus on Owen's Trinitarian theology. Far from being a minute point of doctrine, God's triune majesty was central to Owen's Christian life and devotion. This book presents Owen's theology of the Trinity as a door through which Christians today can find incredible blessing. This book is part of the Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson.

Richard Sibbes ministered during a time when the identity of the Church of England was at stake. Parliament asserted once again that the English monarch would be head of the Anglican church. The use of the Book of Common Prayer in church services was now mandatory. Ministers faced important questions: Would they refuse to conform to the new order? Or would they remain within the church and try to continue to reform it from the inside? What was the right thing to do? As he navigated the fraught context of post-Reformation England, Sibbes sought to apply the theology of the Reformation 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 glimpse into the life and theology of this fascinating figure. This book is part of the Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson.

«Lutero afirmó que la doctrina de la justificación por la fe sola es el artículo sobre el cual la iglesia se sostiene o cae y que este tema tiene que ver con la esencia misma de la enseñanza bíblica de la salvación». --R.C. Sproul ------ «Hoy en día, Martín Lutero es conocido como el hombre que se enfrentó a papas y emperadores en defensa del evangelio. ¿Qué llevó a este solitario monje alemán a desafiar a la Iglesia católica romana? No fue la arrogancia ni la ignorancia. Lutero sabía lo que significaba vivir en la oscuridad de una culpa no resuelta. Una vez que descubrió que su aceptación ante Dios es un don recibido por la fe sola en los méritos de Cristo solo, Lutero fue liberado, y no descansaría hasta que la luz de esta verdad se extendiera por el mundo.«En este libro, el Dr. R.C. Sproul nos guía a través de varios momentos de crisis en la vida de Martín Lutero que lo llevaron a recuperar el evangelio revelado en las Escrituras. La justificación por la fe sola fue una verdad liberadora para Lutero y los demás reformadores protestantes, y es una buena noticia que debemos valorar hoy. "Luther asserted that the doctrine of justification by faith alone is the article on which the church stands or falls, and that this issue touches the very core of the biblical teaching of salvation." --R.C. Sproul------Today, Martin Luther is known as the man who stood against popes and emperors in defense of the gospel. What drove this lone German monk to defy the Roman Catholic Church? It wasn't arrogance or ignorance. Luther knew what it meant to live in the darkness of unresolved guilt. Once he discovered that his acceptance before God is a gift received by faith alone in the merits of Christ alone, Luther was set free, and he would not rest until the light of this truth went out to the world.In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul guides us through several crisis moments in the life of Martin Luther that led to his recovery of the gospel revealed in Scripture. Justification by faith alone was a liberating truth for Luther and the other Protestant Reformers, and it is good news for us to cherish today.

A veces una palabra es lo único que se interpone entre la verdad y la mentira, entre la vida y la muerte. En la Reforma, esa palabra fue sola. En una época en la que los líderes de la iglesia pretendían hablar en nombre de Dios, los reformadores protestantes recordaron al pueblo de Dios que la Escritura sola es nuestra autoridad infalible. Mientras que muchas personas buscaban la manera de ganarse el cielo, los reformadores proclamaron con valentía el único evangelio verdadero: la salvación es por gracia sola, por medio de la fe sola, en Cristo solo, para que a Dios solo sea la gloria.Esa palabra, sola, marcó la diferencia entonces y marca la diferencia hoy. Aprovecha este devocional para pasar noventa días con las cinco solas de la Reforma. Estas verdades bíblicas fundamentales muestran la fiabilidad de la Palabra de Dios y la profundidad de Su misericordia, ayudándote a crecer en la fe día a día. Sometimes one word is all that stands between the truth and a lie, between life and death. In the Reformation, that word was sola, "alone." At a time when leaders in the church claimed to speak for God, the Protestant Reformers reminded God's people that Scripture alone is our infallible authority. While many people sought to work their way to heaven, the Reformers boldly proclaimed the only true gospel: salvation is by God's grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.That word, "alone," made all the difference then, and the same is true today. Take up this devotional to spend ninety days with the five solas of the Reformation. These core biblical truths display the reliability of God's Word and the depths of His mercy, helping you grow in faith day by day.

Dr. R.C. Sproul devoted his life to helping people grow in their knowledge of God and His holiness. Combining keen theological insight with a warm conversational style, Dr. Sproul's timeless biblical teaching continues to make the deep truths of the Christian faith accessible to today's readers. For the first time, eleven of Dr. Sproul's most influential books have been compiled in a beautifully crafted six-volume collection. Featuring significant titles on the character of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the nature of the Christian life, The R.C. Sproul Signature Classics make an attractive addition to a personal library or an ideal gift for students of Reformed theology. Return to this resource again and again to receive trusted Bible teaching from a beloved instructor, or pass down the rich heritage of the historic Christian faith to the next generation.Titles Include: Volume IThe Holiness of GodChosen by GodVolume IIEveryone's a TheologianVolume IIIWhat Is Reformed Theology?Knowing ScriptureVolume IVFaith AloneWilling to BelieveVolume VPleasing GodSurprised by SufferingThe Intimate MarriageVolume VIEssential Truths of the Christian Faith

"The Protestant Reformers attacked religious darkness with the light of God's truth, and our present cultural moment calls us to shine the light of the same gospel. The five solas were central to the Reformation's recovery of the gospel, and they have long served as a summary of the major distinctives of evangelical Protestantism. They summarize the core of the biblical gospel: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone). Many Christians are unfamiliar with these five solas, but if we can grasp how these five biblical teachings offer us a different worldview, then we will be well on our way to being part of a new, desperately needed reformation"--

"This book is the Spanish translation of "A Field Guide on False Teaching" (Ligonier Ministries, LCCN: 2020934593. The first part to this booklet sets out all that is involved in the task of apologetics by first defining essential Christian beliefs. It calls Christians to engage with falsehood through the clear teaching of Scripture that we are to defend, contend, and proclaim the faith once delivered to all the saints. This first part also serves as an introduction to the booklet as a whole. The second part of this booklet presents the fundamental beliefs of Christian sects, Christian cults, and world religions. Each section covering a specific false teaching overviews the history, major beliefs, major differences with orthodox Christianity, and prompts for Christian engagement. Within the category of false teaching that strays from the historic Christian faith, this booklet focuses on the prosperity gospel, deism, and legalism and antinomianism. Many of these movements, while they may affirm essentials of the Christian faith, obscure the clarity of the gospel of Jesus Christ, deny aspects of God's involvement in the world, and jeopardize the lives of the people who act on these false beliefs. Within the category of Christian cults that pervert and overturn basic Christian doctrines, this booklet focuses on Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, and Christian Science. These movements are labeled cults because their denial of such doctrines as the Trinity entirely removes them from the historic Christian tradition. While they use much of the same language of Christianity, they cannot be properly called Christian. Within the category of world religions and worldviews that deny and compete with the truth claims of Christianity, this booklet focuses on Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, spiritualism and the new age movement, and atheism and secularism. While the existence of world religions points to the reality that all people were created to worship, they pose a threat to the basic truth that no one can be saved apart from the grace of God in Jesus Christ. Worldviews that deny the existence of God need to be exposed for subverting and suppressing the truth of God's revelation in creation of His existence and divine power. Especially as we consider the growth of secularism and Islam, it is vital that Christians know what others believe in order to engage with them in a winsome, intelligent, and sincere manner. The final part of this booklet encourages Christians with the truth that it is God who changes hearts so that they might be confident in sharing their faith. This last section is important because this booklet aims to highlight the vast differences between the historic Christian faith and all forms of false teaching. The gulf that separates Christianity from these aberrant beliefs is so daunting that without the truth that God changes hearts the task that Christians are called to would seem hopeless. The truth that God alone changes hearts prompts us to rely on the Holy Spirit in patience and prayer as we share the good news of Jesus Christ with all people"--

Study guide for The Whole Christ includes lesson objectives, message outline, study questions, and discussion questions. Suitable for individual or group study.

Study guide for Learning to Love the Psalms includes lesson objectives, message outline, study questions, and discussion questions. Suitable for individual or group study.

Study guide for American Presbyterians and Revival: Lessons from the Nineteenth Century includes lesson objectives, message outline, study questions, and discussion questions. Suitable for individual or group study.

Study guide for The Pilgrim's Progress includes lesson objectives, message outline, study questions, and discussion questions. Suitable for individual or group study.

Recognizing error and responding with the truth. How do you know if someone is telling the truth about God? And how should you respond if they are not? Every Christian is responsible for knowing God's Word and sharing it with others. But in a world affected by sin, false teaching is everywhere. Many people obscure, distort, or challenge what God has revealed in Scripture -- even some leaders in the church. To be better prepared as witnesses for Christ, we must identify falsehood and the devastating harm it brings. By surveying prominent theological errors, cults, and world religions, this book can equip you to defend your faith against the dangers of false teaching. It can also help you more effectively respond to your friends, family, and neighbors with the hope you have in Christ. - Back cover.

Originally published: Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009.

The most important relationship in life is your relationship with God. If you want to grow in your faith, you must turn to His Word. That's where God has spoken. The Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition is built on the trusted teaching of Dr. R.C. Sproul to help you dig deeper into the Scriptures to find answers and direction for all of life. Grasp the Bible's meaning with verse-by-verse notes from more than seventy-five pastors and Bible teachers, gain clarity with hundreds of questions and answers that address key subjects of the Christian faith, and apply the knowledge of God to daily living with many practical lessons from every book of the Bible.

The most important relationship in life is your relationship with God. If you want to grow in your faith, you must turn to His Word. That's where God has spoken. The Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition is built on the trusted teaching of Dr. R.C. Sproul to help you dig deeper into the Scriptures to find answers and direction for all of life. Grasp the Bible's meaning with verse-by-verse notes from more than seventy-five pastors and Bible teachers, gain clarity with hundreds of questions and answers that address key subjects of the Christian faith, and apply the knowledge of God to daily living with many practical lessons from every book of the Bible.

Study guide for Lessons from the Upper Room includes lesson objectives, message outline, study questions, and discussion questions. Suitable for individual or group study.

"This book is a devotional that has been compiled from the 2017 Tabletalk magazine daily studies that were a series of short studies on the main doctrines of the Reformation, and these articles lend themselves well to a single, evergreen devotional book. This book would be helpful to anyone seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the Reformation was all about. This devotional has been designed to help believers understand the five solas of the Reformation and live in light of these precious truths. Over the course of ninety days, you will explore each of the five solas and see how they are grounded in the Word of God while also seeing how various other biblical truths are encapsulated in each sola"--

"In Let Us Worship God, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas walks us through all the necessary elements of Christian worship so that we understand why we worship the way we do. He first stresses the importance of the basic framework of worship as set within the context of the local church, the Lord's Day, and according to God's Word. After laying the foundations, he walks through the elements of worship, including the centrality of the Word, prayer, the offering, the confession of the faith, music, the sacraments, and the benediction"--