Reformation Day 2012

Happy Reformation Day! Today, we Protestants celebrate the symbolic beginning of the Protestant Reformation (it was on October 31, 1517 that Martin Luther nailed his "95 Theses" on the door of "Castle Church" in Wittenberg, Germany). I'd like to highlight some great "Reformation Day" resources I've found throughout the web...

Over at Crossway, they've made Greg Forster's book "The Joy of Calvinism" available for FREE download:

At Ligonier, along with the Mystery of the Trinity special I mentioned the other day, they are offering R.C. Sproul's "Luther and the Reformation" series for FREE download (MP3 & MP4) as well:



Desiring God has FREE digital downloads of John Piper's biographical sketch entitled,"Martin Luther: Lessons from His Life and Labor":



More Reformation resources:



Don't forget to check out the various pages on this blog... there are some great Reformation resources in the "Historical Theology" section as well as a number of classic and contemporary Reformed/Evangelical articles on the other pages.

What Is the Trinity?

R.C. Sproul's "What Is the Trinity?" (from the popular "Crucial Questions" series) is available as a FREE download (until 10/31) over at Ligonier:

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You can also download Dr. Sproul's "The Mystery of the Trinity" series...

"Monotheism" | Audio | Video |
"The Biblical Witness" | Audio | Video |
"Early Controversies" | Audio | Video |
"Fifth-Century Heresies" | Audio | Video |
"Contradiction vs. Mystery" | Audio | Video |
"One in Essence, Three in Person" | Audio | Video |


More from the "Crucial Questions" series...

Dangerous Calling

There is a special at Westminster Bookstore (ends 10/31) featuring "Dangerous Calling" by Paul Tripp. It looks like a much-needed resource for Pastoral Ministry, and a must-have for ministers of the Gospel. The book is only $12 (or $10 if you order 5 or more) and the conference DVD is only $15!

Check out this video from Paul Tripp:

Also, there's a free Leader's Guide and Discussion Guide to the DVD, in order to assist you in your small group or leadership training.

Additional books by Paul Tripp:

Pillars of Grace

In celebration of Reformation Day, Reformation Trust is making Steven Lawson's "Pillars of Grace: A Long Line of Godly Men" available for just 99¢ from now until October 31st...

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Additional Reformation Trust books by Steven Lawson:

Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology

Ligonier Ministries is making "Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology" available for a donation of any amount. The list price for the 8 volume DVD alone is $150... but they're including a study guide and a CD of the lectures in MP3 format as well.

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More great resources from R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries:

New (Old) Books...

I obtained several great books today. Many of them are old, but most are in really good condition. Here are the titles (click on the images to learn more)...

I am really excited about Benjamin Keach's text on typology. I am fascinated by the biblical study of types and metaphors, and it looks to be a good resource for such an endeavor. The "Dogmatic Theology" by W.G.T. Shedd is actually Zondervan's three volume edition, which is a welcome addition to my growing Systematics section (and they look sleak as well). Berkouwer's "Studies in Dogmatics: Holy Scripture" is also a great addition to my Systematics collection, which I see myself returning to regularly in my study of the doctrine of Scripture. I've been trying to get my hands on Carson & Beale's "Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament" for years, so I am extremely happy I was able to get a "gently used" copy at a low price. There were a couple Historical Theology additions also: Shelley's "Church History in Plain Language" and Torbet's "A History of the Baptists" (of which I am eager to look at since I am ignorant of much of credobaptist heritage). I was also able to get my hands on a few coveted commentaries by F.F. Bruce, Charles Bridges, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Derek Kidner.

A Puritan Theology

This newly released Systematic Theology by Joel Beeke and Mark Jones–which draws from the labors of theological giants such as John Owen, William Perkins, and Thomas Goodwin–is currently 50% off at Westminster Bookstore. A volume of tremendous historical significance, this work is not only a must-have for Pastors, Theologians, and Church Historians... but all seeking to grow in the knowledge of Christ. This book is certain to be a reference tool par excellence for students of Scripture for years to come:

Here are are some notable recommendations...

"A landmark book in every way." (J.I. Packer)

"A necessary text for seminarians and all serious students of theology." (Derek Thomas)

"An indispensable guidebook to Puritan thought and practice..." (Michael Haykin)

"An enduring reference work as well as devotional resource." (Michael Horton)

"This work is scholarly, well-researched, precise, and comprehensive in scope, yet accessible in style." (Steven Lawson)

"I will be returning again and again, both for scholarly reference and personal devotion." (Carl Trueman)