‘These Are the Good Books’ — Conrad Mbewe and the Ministry of the Banner of Truth
Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’.
With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a unique opportunity to devote ourselves to some ‘good books’. Do you have some good books on your shelves at home that you have neglected? Perhaps now is the perfect time to dust them off and crack them open. Or, if you find yourself in need of something to read, one of the books below might be a good place to start.
Some good books:
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
Description
An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
Letters of John Newton
With Biographical Sketches and Notes by Josiah Bull
Description
This selection by Newton’s biographer covers a wide variety of subjects and aims ‘to conform the believer to Christ.’ Includes biographical sketches and historical notes by the editor. 432pp.
Devoted to God
Blueprints for Sanctification
Description
Endorsements ‘Devoted to God is a brilliant work and one that I think is fit to enter the rare company of the Christian classics. It is an advanced work, perhaps overwhelming for the newest Christians, but challenging for even the most seasoned. It displays a deep knowledge of Scripture, a penetrating understanding of the human […]
Confessing the Faith
A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith
Description
EndorsementsRead More ↓ ‘A true gem. It deserves to be the standard reference book for any pastor seeking to use the Westminster Standards in his ministry. It should be the first volume for which any Sunday School teacher reaches when asked to do a class on the Confession. It should be the constant companion of […]
Sketches from Church History
An Illustrated Account of 20 Centuries of Christ's Power
Description
A popular, fully illustrated introduction to church history from the early Church Fathers to the days of the modern missionary movement. 256pp.
Description
Endorsements ‘How many people have said to you this year that these are difficult times? COVID 19 alone has produced widespread anxiety which has been coupled with widespread unrest in society, and deep-seated divisions in our political world. What are we to do? Who can draw on deep personal experience of such days to give […]
If you are looking for something else, consider sifting through the Banner Classics, our Puritan Paperbacks Series, or the Banner Biographies.
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