Around The Web-November 21, 2018

WTS Books has a Christmas Gift Guide just in time for the Christmas season

When We Understand The Text addresses growing in the faith, attending church on your phone, and issues with Judah Smith

Read Like an Apostle by Richard C Barcellos

Infographic: You Have More Time for Bible Reading than You Think

Why must Christ obey the Law? from Credo Magazine

How Jesus Read the Scriptures by Nicholas T. Batzig

Sinclair Ferguson on obeying the moral law without becoming legalistic

Study Bible Sale

Three years ago, I reviewed the NIV Zondervan Study Bible which was an excellent study Bible that focused on Biblical Theology. I was a little skeptical about because most NIV study Bible are not really in-depth as this one. I loved the study Bible and it is the only NIV Bible that I recommend to anyone who wants to study theology.

Zondervan has recently republished this study Bible as the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible which Westminster Bookstore is having a sale for one week on all four available editions:

Hardcover

Burgundy

Black

Tan/Brown

In addition, all of Study Bibles are also one sale:

ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible

ESV Archaeology Study Bible

ESV Study Bible (Personal Size)

ESV Student Study Bible

ESV Study Bible

KJV Reformation Heritage Study Bible

ESV Reformation Study Bible

ESV Sale All December Long

Its Christmas time, which means remembering the birth of Jesus and buying a gift for someone you love. For many Christians, they would like to give a loved one a Bible or even one for a new believer. Bibles can be expensive, which makes people tend to go for the ones that cost less.

I have some good news for you, all month long Westiminster Bookstore is offering all ESV Bibles published by Crossway at 50% all month long. This sale includes:

ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set

ESV Study Bible

ESV Ultrathin Bibles

ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible

ESV Pastor's Bible

The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge

As I mentioned earlier, this sale lasts to the end of December.

Click here for more information.

Introducing the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible

One Bible I have been excited about for sometime is the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible published by Crossway, which published many great ESV Bibles such as ESV Study Bible and the Gospel Transformation Bible. This Study Bible has been put together with the sole purpose of showing how the Bible is one book rather than a collection of books. Here is a brief summary:

Theology should, first and foremost, be rooted in God’s Word. The goal of the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible is to demonstrate how all Christian doctrine arises from the pages of the Bible. Created to help readers understand how Scripture forms the basis for our understanding of God, humanity, sin, salvation, and eternity, this study Bible features over 400 short in-text doctrinal summaries connecting Christian beliefs to specific Bible passages, 25 longer articles explaining important theological topics in greater depth, and introductions to each book of the Bible that highlight the unique ways each book contributes to the whole of Christian theology. Created by an outstanding team of editors and 26 contributors, this resource has been created to help Christians better connect what they believe about God with the very words of Scripture.

This Study Bible has articles and notes written by Biblical scholars and pastors such as J.I. Packer, Sam Storms, Michael Reeves, Fred Sanders, and many more. Here are just a few endorsements:

“The ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible is a gold mine of rich theology extracted from the deep quarries of Scripture. This valuable resource is easy to read and accessible to all, yet with a depth that will appeal to Bible teachers and church leaders alike. Its many doctrinal summaries and theological articles are strategically placed and show how the many threads of theological truth come together seamlessly to form one tapestry. Every reader who studies this invaluable tool will become a better theologian and a stronger believer.”

Steven J. Lawson, dean of the doctor of ministry program and professor of preaching, The Master’s Seminary; president and founder, OnePassion Ministries; author, The Kind of Preaching God Blesses

“If we hope to stand against the trends of our times, vague impressions will not suffice. We need nothing less than the mind of Christ, our Victor over all. The ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible can teach us to think the way Christ thinks, with his categories and his insights, clearly grounded in the words of Scripture. I rejoice at this impressive new resource that will serve to develop believers in this generation who are wise and courageous for God’s glory.”

Ray Ortlund, lead pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee; council member, The Gospel Coalition; president, Renewal Ministries; author, Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

“This study Bible makes clear that Christian doctrine arises from God’s inspired Word. A rich store of notes and articles offers guidance in thinking theologically and coherently about God’s revelation in the Scriptures. Readers will find wonderfully accessible help in exploring the themes and doctrines that emerge from the Bible’s pages.”

Kathleen Nielson, author; speaker; senior adviser, The Gospel Coalition

If you are excited about this Study Bible as much as I am, then I have some good news for you. Westminster Bookstore has all three available cover styles at 50% off for one week. Those cover styles are:

Hardcover

Trutone, Brown

Genuine Leather, Black

If you would like a sneak peek of the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, free sample for you to download.

Remember, you only have one week (October 10) to take advantage of getting a copy of this new Study Bible.

Sale On The Personal Size ESV Study Bible

The English Standard Version (ESV) has been my main translation for almost a decade. I have enjoyed reading the Bible from that translation and also have enjoyed using different study Bible with the ESV. Westminster Bookstore has a sale going for the ESV Study Bible in its personal size, which is smaller that is easy to carry.

There is a special going on for a select few Bibles:

Natural Leather

Cloth over Board, Royal Imprint

These two Bibles are in limited quantity, so get them while you can.

All other Personal Size ESV Study Bibles are 50% off till August 22nd

Don't forget about the sale on resources aimed at protecting our children from child abuse and assisting those who have endured abuse

Resources We Shouldn't Need, But We Do

We live in a sad day where churches have to make guidance in order to protect the children that come to their church. Most churches don't know where to start. Thankfully, there are some resources available.

Over at Westminster Bookstore, they have resources on sale to guide your church not only help protect children, but also prevent spiritual and sexual abuse. This books will on sale for one week (August 18):

The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide for Churches and Ministries

The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Abuse

What the Bible Says to Abuse Survivors and Those Who Hurt Them

Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Protecting Children from Abuse in the Church: Steps to Prevent and Respond

On Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church (You get free shipping for your entire order with the purchase of this book)

God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies

Books on Prayer Sale

For the next 72 hours (June 3rd), Westminster Bookstore has a sale on books on prayer. Those books are:

A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World (2nd Edition) by Paul E Miller (There is also a discussion guide)

Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D.A. Carson

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller

Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves

The Hidden Life of Prayer: The Lifeblood of the Christian by David McIntyre

Praying Together: The Priority and Privilege of Prayer: In Our Homes, Communities, and Churches by Megan Hill

You Can Pray: Finding Grace to Pray Every Day by Tim Chester

Do You Control Your Phone—Or Does Your Phone Control You?

Have you gone to bed with your phone? Do you wake up wondering what someone on social media said? What games has you checking it every hour? Sadly, our phones have become a part of us though it may not be intentional, but it has. I think Tony Reinke's new book, 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You might be one of the most important books for 2017.

This video is the trailer to the book:



The book is now available at Westminister Bookstore. The following is a list of recommended resources based on their website (I have read only two of these books):

Created and Creating: A Biblical Theology of Culture by William Edgar

The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion by Tim Challies

The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts by Joe Rigney

Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung

Around The Web-March 10, 2017

Check out the current specials at WTS Books

To celebrate the rebuilt website, WTS Books is offering $5.00 off and free shipping which ends today

Disney Comes out of the Closet — “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) by Josh Buice

When God Says “No” by MaryLynn Johnson

Taking Comfort in God’s Character by Dave Jenkins

A Small Church in a Mega-Church World by Joshua Jenkins

The Centerpiece of God’s Saving Purpose in the Universe by Steven Lawson

No Spin on Sin by Erik Raymond

5 Reasons I’m A Calvinist by Stephen Altrogge

I have not shared a funny video in a while, which was not on purpose. This past weekend, a friend shared this video with me, which is one of those how a movie should have ended. This one deals with Rogue One (not Rouge One): A Star Wars Story. I loved the movie, which makes this video all the more enjoyable.

Sale on WTS Books' Top 10 and More

For one week, Westminster Bookstore has a sale going on for their top 10 books of 2016. Some of them are 50% while other books are at a good discounted price.

Here are the books on sale:

Good & Angry: Letting Go of Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness by David Powlson

The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance by Sinclair Ferguson

The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith by Champ Thornton

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton and Catalina Echeverri

Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis

Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation by Alec Motyer

Unshakable: Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture by K. Scott Oliphint and Rod Mays

Parenting: The 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp

Faith That Lasts by Jon Nielson

Zeal Without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Sustainable Sacrifice by Christopher Ash

Here is a list of other items that are on sale:

Family Worship by Donald Whitney

Devoted To God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair Ferguson

Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary

Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth about God by Tim Challies

Gospel Eldership: Equipping a New Generation of Servant Leaders by Robert Thune

Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves

The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Edward Fisher

None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin

Every Tribe: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam (Dispatches from the Front, Episode 9)

Mix and Match Sale

For one week, Westminster Bookstore is having a mix and match sale for 10 books. How this sale works is you can buy one book for 40% off, three books (either titles or the same) for 45% off, or ten books for 50% off. This is a great deal for those looking for new books to begin the new year or gifts as part of your Christmas shopping.

Those ten titles are:

Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be by Christopher Ash

Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel by Ray Ortlund

Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian by John Piper

God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Stephen J Wellum

The Family Life of a Christian Leader by Ajith Fernando

Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women by Susan Hunt

Eight Women of Faith by Michael A. G. Haykin

Unlimited Grace: The Heart Chemistry That Frees from Sin and Fuels the Christian Life by Bryan Chappell

None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin

Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God by Gloria Furman

As I mentioned, this sale is only for one week (December 23).

Also, as a reminder, all ESV Bibles from Crossway are 50% until the end of the year.

One Week Sale on Cruciform Press

Cruciform Press are short, gospel-centered books. Each book is about 100 pages and each one I have read pack a serious theological punch.

Here are a few that I have read from them:

Cruciform: Living the Cross-Shaped Life by Jimmy Davis

Licensed to Kill: A Field Manual for Mortifying Sin by Brian Hedges

Killing Calvinism: How to Destroy a Perfectly Good Theology from the Inside by Greg Dutcher

Who Am I?: Identity in Christ by Jerry Bridges

From now till June 16th, Westminster Bookstore is having a sale on books from Cruciform Press. Each book is $8.50. If you mix match 5 or more, they are $6.50 each. These are wonderful books to add your library.

Here is the list of books from Cruciform Press

Reformed Expository Commentary Series

A few years ago, I stumbled upon a copy of Daniel Doriani's commentary on the book of James. I read that book from cover to cover and was amazed at how well it was written. I did not know then that this was part of the "Reformed Expository Commentary Series" and there were other books like the one on James.

Years later, picked up Dennis Johnson's commentary on Philippians and it was amazing. Westminster Bookstore has a sale going with this series which includes the latest commentary from Iain M. Duguid on The Song of Songs.

To understand more of what these commentaries are about, here is a short video:



This sale will be going on until June 14, so take advantage of it.

Click on this link to see what commentaries and specials are offered.

Sale on the Gospel Transformation Bible

One Bible that I visit time and time again is the Gospel Transformation Bible. This Bible has great gospel-centered notes that you can read along with each book of the Bible you are studying or simply reading through a book.

Westminster Bookstore has a sale for 75% off (your eyes are not deceiving you) various editions of this Bible. Supplies are limited so act fast:

Hardcover, White

Hardcover, Black

Genuine Leather, Black

Genunie Leather, Burgundy

TruTone, Brown/Walnut

TruTone, Saddle/Navy

Trutone, Mahogany, Ornament

Trutone, Chocolate/Plum

TruTone, Black

TruTone, Burgundy, Blossom

Overstock Sale

Every once in a while, you go into a bookstore and they have a display of books at a discount that you just can't pass taking advantage of. Westminster Bookstore is no exception. They have officially announced their February Overstock Sale.

This sale has three categories of books:

First, we have Ultra Clearance where you can get books up to 70% off such as:

The Wonder Working God by Jared C Wilson

Bloodlines by John Piper

What is the Meaning of Sex by Denny Burk

Next, Clearance where you can get 50% off books such as:

Ordinary by Michael Horton

The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler

The Unadjusted Gospel

The Underestimated Gospel

Finally, Imperfect Books where the books has some slight damage to them and they are discounted. This list includes:

Expository Apologetics by Voddie Baucham

The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges

Owen of the Christian Life by Matthew Barrett

Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin

Around The Web- December 18, 2015

WTS Books has a sale for Commentary on the Gospel of Mark for Kids

Exec who jacked up price of a lifesaving drug is arrested

We Were Made to Marvel by Erik Raymond

Fruitful Vines: 7 Reasons to Read the Bible in a Year by Melissa Kruger

Thinking Theologically About Islam by Kevin DeYoung

What's The Big Deal With Plagiarizing Pastors? by Jonathan Leeman

The Irresistible Force of ‘Star Wars’: 3 Popular Approaches by Michael J. Svigel

Be a Yoda, Not a Grinch by Marshall Segal

The following videos are from a two part lesson from John Piper's "Look At The Book" lab where he takes a look at John 1:14

Christmas Gifts for the Reader

Christmas season is officially here which means listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, and decorating the house. It is also time to shop for Christmas presents whether it for a family member, friend, or church leader. Thankfully, Westminster Bookstore has made a list of books that may help you in getting books for the people in your life.

Gifts for pastors and theologians which includes From Heaven He Came and Sought Her, John Frame's Systematic Theology, and Tim Keller's book on preaching.

Gifts for children and teens including The Jesus Storybook Bible, which is the best children's Bible on the market today.

Gifts for women. Kevin DeYoung's Crazy Busy would be ideal for the busy (no pun intended) mom.

Gifts for men also includes Tim Keller's book on prayer, John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, and Godly Man's Picture by Thomas Watson

If you are looking for a Bible for someone to give for Christmas, ESV Bibles are 50% off.

Hopefully, these lists will be a help for you.

Around the Web-November 6, 2015

Apologia Radio interviews Denny Burk about his new book, Transforming Homosexuality

Dave Jenkins talks with Michael Cooper on the importance of expository preaching

5 Reasons Preachers Avoid Sermons on Hell by Kevin Halloran

40 Thoughts For My 40th Birthday by Jared C Wilson

Glamour Magazine Names Planned Parenthood Abortionist Woman of the Year

U.S. Public Becoming Less Religious

Can You Be A Sold-Out Christian in the Suburbs? by Owen Strachan

Does James 2:24 Deny Justification by Faith Alone? R.C. Sproul

Westminster Bookstore shows how an order gets ready to be shipped.

A Video on Westminster Bookstore

From time to time, whether on the blog or social media, I will refer to a sale or a new book release from Westminster Bookstore. I get most of my books from here because, at times, they are cheaper than the bookstores in town and on Amazon. This short video is about the mission of the bookstore.

The Westminster Bookstore from Westminster Bookstore on Vimeo.

Around the Web-October 16, 2015

The Austin Stone's latest live album, This Glorious Grace, releases today.

Transforming Homosexuality, The Imperfect Pastor, and other pastoral resources are sale at Westminster Bookstore

4 Principles for Political Engagement as a Christian by Jared C Wilson

3 Phases of Faithful Gospel Communication by Darrin Patrick

Dave Jenkins talks with Bryan Cosby about his new book Uncensored

Grace For Transparency by Trillia Newbell

Couple Who Believe in Faith-based Healing Convicted of Killing Son by Not Giving Him Medical Care

Ohio Church Congregation Tips Domino’s Driver More Than $1,000 for $5.99 Pizza

Trip Lee on his journey in embracing the doctrines of grace.