Blessings of the Faith (8-Volume Set)
Helopoulos, Jason (Editor)
Informative and encouraging, these brief books will serve as a helpful primer and quick reference tool for parents, congregations, elders, and pastors. Written for the church, the Blessings of the Faith series introduces and celebrates Reformed doctrine and practice—each book features a brief and practical overview of its topic with discussion questions and an extensive Q&A section.
Titles Included in This Set
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Cover TypeHardcover
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ISBNBOTF8VOL
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Page Count1136
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Weight3.6 lb
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PublisherP & R Publishing
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Publication DateSeptember, 2021
Endorsements (22)
“Jason Helopoulos has assembled a fine team of God-centered authors who are anchored in his Word and lovers of his church. They combine intellectual gifts, pastoral experience, and a shared vision to go to the heart of the matter”
See AllSinclair B. Ferguson
Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries
“I love this little book for its friendly tone, engaging style, and commendable clarity. Blair Smith offers what I consider to be the best brief biblical case for Reformed confessionalism.”
See AllChad Van Dixhoorn
Author, Confessing the Faith
“Blair Smith counters every objection to confessionalism you’ve heard (or voiced!). . . . We need this book now more than ever.”
See AllMatthew Barrett
Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“A clear, deep, simple, and extremely useful introduction to the written summaries of the Christian faith and why they matter.”
See AllAndrew J. Martin
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary
“Blair Smith demonstrates that being biblical and being confessional are not opposed to each other. In each chapter we can see not only the truth taught in creeds, confessions, and catechisms but also how these truths come from Scripture. This is a helpful guide for being Reformed and confessional.”
See AllCameron Clausing
Lecturer in Applied Theology and Missional Engagement, Academic Dean, Christ College, Australia
“Blair Smith has provided an accessible and pastoral introduction to the development and usefulness of confessions in the life of the church. His advocacy of the study of Reformed confessions as Trinitarian and Christocentric provides a firm basis for the development of Christian discipleship and an understanding of the church. This book is an invaluable guide for teachers and students alike.”
See AllRob Norris
Senior Pastor (retired), Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, Maryland
“These careful, balanced, and well-reasoned volumes will occupy an important place on the book stalls of Presbyterian and Reformed churches. We need short, accessible books written by thoughtful, seasoned pastors for regular members on the foundational elements of church life and ministry. That’s what we need, and that’s what this series delivers: wise answers to many of the church’s most practical and pressing questions.”
See AllKevin DeYoung
(from the Series Foreword)
“In this scripturally based, theologically sound, and practically helpful book, Jason Helopoulos has provided a concise yet robust resource for anyone who wants to know more about the truth and beauty of covenant baptism. As he rightly states in the first chapter, the key to understanding and embracing baptism is knowing “the kindness of our covenant-making God.” In other words, God is so incredibly gracious that he lavishes amazing gifts on his people and their children. Baptism is one of those gifts. I will be recommending and using this book frequently.”
See AllJulius Kim
President, The Gospel Coalition
“This is a truly remarkable, page-turning book that is peppered with personal illustrations and persuasively and winsomely presents a robust defense of the baptism of infants of believers. Written from the overflow of the big heart that this pastor and father has for children and the church, it excels at being biblically enlightening, doctrinally sound, experientially balanced, and practically helpful. The Q&A section is superlative—so succinct, so wise, so “spot-on.” One does not have to agree with every detail Jason Helopoulos propounds in order to realize that this book has immense potential to move the church community forward by helping it to grasp the beauty of baptism without either overestimating or underestimating it. Highly recommended!”
See AllJoel R. Beeke
President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
“This is an immensely helpful study of God’s Word on a very important topic. The Q&A at the end alone is worth the read. If you want to understand Reformed teaching on baptism, look no further.”
See AllMichael Horton
J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
“Discussions of baptism can so easily raise the temperature in the church and draw lines among Christians. We may be grateful to Jason Helopoulos for gifting the church with a clear, accessible, irenic, and practical treatment of the Bible’s teaching on baptism. Whether you have been thinking about these questions for a long time or for the first time, Covenantal Baptism will inform your mind and stir your heart as Helopoulos shows you the blessing that God intends for baptism to be.”
See AllGuy Prentiss Waters
James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Undoubtedly, books written with “wisdom from above” on preaching are a blessing. Now David Strain, in God’s providence, has given us a book written with “wisdom from above” on hearing the Word preached. This book is biblical, readable, and engaging. Tolle lege!”
See AllHarry L. Reeder III
Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
“There are several good books on how to prepare and deliver sermons, but there are other pressing questions that we must answer. Why do expositional preaching? Why regard preach- ing the Word as the center of the church’s worship, edification, and evangelism? How can we listen to expositional preaching to benefit the most from it? David Strain responds to these questions (and more) with brief, biblical, and heartwarming answers. This is an excellent book for pastors, seminary students, and the people who hear them preach.”
See AllJoel R. Beeke
President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
“David Strain has given us his against-the-stream argument for expositional preaching. He’s heard all the gripes and objections to it (and deftly handles them in his own Q&A). His case is evenly balanced yet with an edge that cuts in all the right places. Is it too much to hope that elders and deacons will digest it—as well as all personal-devotion, small-group, online-preaching addicts? How refreshing to read a work that agrees with the orneriness of God in insisting on the supremacy of preaching in the local church”
See AllDale Ralph Davis
Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina
“David Strain has given us a thoughtful, engaging, stimulating primer on the importance of hearing God’s Word. As a seasoned pastor, Strain understands how vital it is for church members to hear God’s Word rightly and have it shape how they think and live. In these rapidly changing and unsettling times, I am convinced that the health of the church depends on its taking to heart the principles and convictions Strain so plainly and passionately sets out in this little gem. A must-read for church members and pastors alike.”
See AllIan Hamilton
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
“ love this book! In an inviting and compelling way, Persistent Prayer captures the desperate, urgent need we have to pray. As you read through these pages, you will find yourself encouraged and inspired to talk to God. Thank you, Guy, for giving us such clear answers, anchored in the Scriptures, for why we should pray. What a gift.”
See AllCrawford W. Loritts Jr.
Author; Speaker; Radio Host
“Most Christians know that we should pray, that we ought to pray, that we need to pray. What we really need sometimes is a wise mentor to encourage us along the way so that we actually take up the practice of prayer. Guy Richard is such a mentor. Graciously, winsomely, compellingly, he prods us along the path of lifting our desires to our good and gracious God, knowing that he does, and will, answer our prayers for his glory. Here’s a rich source of encouragement to spend time with our loving God!”
See AllSean Michael Lucas
Senior Pastor, Independent Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee; Chancellor’s Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Guy Richard’s book on prayer may be small, but its impact on the heart is mighty. It not only encourages but also equips the reader to cry out to God in prayer. Be prepared: after reading this book, you’ll want to pray big, God-honoring prayers.”
See AllChristina Fox
Author, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord
“It sounds axiomatic, but God answers prayer. If for no other reason, we should pray more. Guy Richard offers to the church a clear and encouraging path to reclaim and revive prayer as the grace of pleading with God. Honestly, I don’t pray as much or as earnestly as I should. I fear most would give a similar confession. Yet this book does not indict as much as it encourages. It is written not from the lofty perches of the academy but from the humble heart of one hungry to know God. When you read this book, you will find one who—like you—struggles to pray and yet rejoices to know that God graciously welcomes and answers our prayers.”
See AllAnthony J. Carter
Lead Pastor, East Point Church, East Point, Georgia; Coauthor, Dying to Speak: Meditations from the Cross
“Well-written, clear, engaging, encouraging, insightful, and helpfully illustrated. Every Presbyterian church and church member needs to have this book in their library.”
See AllGuy M. Richard
President, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta
“[Lucas] now has given us a truly wonderful introduction to Presbyterianism.”
See AllAndrew J. Martin
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary
“A concise and accessible introduction to the core beliefs that define Presbyterian identity. Lucas . . . holds forth the richness of Presbyterian theology and polity with clarity and depth.”
See AllTrent Casto
Senior Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Naples, Florida