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The office of deacon is God's gift to His church, but today it is often undervalued, misunderstood, and perceived to be of little importance. In The Deacon , the author considers the Old Testament background for this calling, the deacon in New Testament times and in church history, and the current function of the office. You will rediscover the high and privileged calling of deacons and come to a better understanding of what God requires of them. Table of Contents: Part 1--The Old Testament Background 1. The Poor in Israel 2. Providing for the Poor Part 2--New Testament Times 3. Christ's Teaching on the Poor and Needy 4. Ministering to the Poor in Acts 6 5. The Office of Deacon 6. Female Deacon? Part 3--The Office of Deacon in the History of the Church 7. The Testimony of the Early Church and the Heritage of the Reformation 8. Women and the Diaconate Part 4--The Current Functioning of the Office 9. The Official Position of the Deacon Today 10. Enabling and Prioritizing 11. The Diaconal Ministry within the Congregation 12. The Diaconal Ministry outside the Congregation 13. The Blessing of the Poor

Why the 17:18 series? In Deuteronomy 17, Moses is leaving final instructions concerning the future of Israel. As a prophet of God, Moses foretells of when Israel will place a king over the nation (v. 14). In verse 18, the king is commanded to not simply acquire a copy of the law (the entire book of Deuteronomy) from the "scroll publishing house," but to hand write his own copy of the law. Thirty-four hundred years later, educators are "discovering" that students that physically write out their notes by hand have a much greater retention rate than simply hearing or visually reading the information. Apparently, God knew this to be true of the kings of Israel also. From such understanding came the conception of this series of books. How to Use These Books Each book is organized so that you can write out your very own copy of Scripture. You will be writing the Bible text only on the right hand page of the book. This should make for easier writing and also allows ample space on the left page to write your own notes and comments. From time to time a question or word will be lightly printed on the left page; these questions are to aid in further study, but should not interfere with your own notes and comments. Endorsements "There is an old proverb that says 'Thoughts disentangle themselves when passing over the lips and through the finger tips.' The 17:18 Series which encourages us to actually write out the words of Scripture will be a tremendous tool in putting that proverb into action in our daily lives. I am happy to commend this project." -Jerry Bridges

Do you need help in teaching the Bible to your family? This guide particularly helps you engage children aged 5-12 while still edifying everyone. The Review/Read/Reflect/Request format makes family worship fulfilling.

"Holiness and Happiness acquaints readers to the life and writings of Isaac Watts (1674-1748). Opening the book with an informative biographical introduction, Britt Stokes reveals how Watts was more than just an accomplished hymn writer-he was a dedicated pastor-scholar pursuing sincere Christian devotion among the people of God. Stokes then presents thirty-four selections from across Watts's writings so that readers can benefit firsthand from Watts's teaching on holiness and happiness as the nature of piety, how he grounds this in key Christian doctrines, and the means he says are at our disposal to cultivate further love for God.Table of Contents:The Life and Piety of Isaac Watts (1674-1748)Section One: The Nature of Piety 1. Aversion of Sin2. Above this World3. Enjoyment of God4. Zeal for God5. Love for the Saints6. Happiness is Nearness to God7. First Degree of Happiness8. Second Degree of Happiness9. Third Degree of Happiness10. Fourth Degree of Happiness11. Fifth Degree of HappinessSection Two: The Foundation of Piety12. The Ruin of Man13. Hymn: Adam's First Sin14. Forms of Sin15. The Law16. The Flesh17. The Recovery of Man18. Christ's Mediation19: Hymn: Access to the Throne of Grace20. Christ's Atonement21. The Use of the Atonement22. Death the Last Enemy23. The Intermediate State24. Perfection of Heaven25. Reality of Heaven26. Preparation for HeavenSection Three: The Cultivation of Piety27. Holy Wonder28. The Invaluable Regulator29. Meditation30. Prayer31. Worship32. The Lord's Supper33. Virtue34. FriendshipReading Watts"

"Samuel Rutherford (ca.1600-1661) was an accomplished man-university scholar, defender of the Reformed faith, prolific author, astute political theorist, formidable defender of Presbyterian church government, Scottish commissioner at the Westminster Assembly from 1643 to 1647. However, Bruce McLennan introduces us to the life and times of Rutherford with a particular view to his pastoral labors. While Rutherford was highly regarded by contemporaries for his contribution to various aspects of Scottish church life, Rutherford made it abundantly clear that his first love, and that to which he believed he was clearly called, was preaching the gospel and shepherding the Lord's people.Table of Contents:PART ONE1. Church and Crown in conflict in the late 16th and early 17th century2. Two somewhat contrasting parts of Scotland in the early 17th century3. A brief survey of the life of Samuel Rutherford4. The growth of a soul: the "banished minister" in AberdeenPART TWO5. Key Emphases in Rutherford's Writings6. Pastoral Advice to his Flock at Anwoth7. Reasoning with souls - making salvation sure8. Pressing the need for Sanctification and Mortification9. Counselling some who had doubts about their standing with God10. Rutherford's Pastoral Concern for children and youth11. Counsel to the bereaved12. Counselling the dying13. ConclusionAppendix 1: The source of early Protestant teachings in AberdeenAppendix 2: How the Reformers coped with the shortage of ministers in the early yearsBibliography"

"What can we do to ensure that we do not distort, dilute, or diminish the truths surrounding Christ's birth? The simplest answer is to meditate upon the scriptural accounts of Christ's birth-examine every detail so we can insulate our hearts from the world's efforts to silence the gospel as well as our own tendencies to forget the reason for the season. This small reflection is a collection of fifteen years of preaching with the singular message of not losing sight of the real meaning of the birth of Christ. The Birth of Christ is applicable both during the Christmas season and throughout the year for every Christian to refocus upon Christ-the reason for the season. Table of Contents:1. Mary's Magnificat2. The Birth of Christ 3. O Come Emmanuel4. The Magi and the King5. Simeon's Prayer"--