general christian living

The Christian's Pursuit of God-Given Holiness

Christians cannot afford to be confused about the doctrine of sanctification. That is because it is where we all live. All believers in Christ live in between the time of our past justification and our futu

Thomas Watson’s book, A Body of Divinity is one of the first books published by the Banner of Truth Trust. This book has been one of the best sellers and consistently the most useful and influential of our publications. There are several reasons for this:

The president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary reveals how understanding and living out of the oldest summary of Christian belief leads to a confident, bold, joy-filled existence in a world of confusion and uncertainty.

The Apostles' Creed has

The Christian life is a war for holiness. Our calling to be set apart lands us in the crosshairs of a culture that opposes God’s truth. Even as the world around us is changing, our battle remains the same. To withstand the temptation to compromise in sin

"If there was ever a time a distracted and exhausted church needed this message, it is today."--J. D. Greear, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC; president, Southern Baptist Convention

In 1643, Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs wrote a work

JC Ryle was a faithful evangelical Christian and prolific writer as well as Bishop of Liverpool; his larger works such as Holiness and Practical Religion have never been out of print since they were written in the later nineteenth century. But Ryle also w

The single most important event in a person's life is the new birth. Yet, this is also one of the most neglected doctrines in the church. Many Christians would be hard-pressed to describe exactly what the new birth is, let alone what it means to the rest

The valleys of life are dark places. We all experience black clouds of discouragement from time to time on our journey through life. There are times when we feel overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness and the inability to deal with the pressures and pro

This unique volume is derived from John MacArthur’s book of prayers, At the Throne of Grace. Together with select Scripture passages are God-centered prayers that Pastor MacArthur has offered during the worship services on Sunday mornings at Grace Communi

For over 30 years trusted pastor and teacher John MacArthur has delivered practical, Biblical insights for helping Christians grow in their own journey of faith.

Now the very best of John MacArthur's Christian Living titles are being updated to feature

His Kingdom is Unshakable

As members of a society that is quickly abandoning its Christian past, followers of Christ often feel disoriented or even frightened.

In this book, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols points to the almighty God as the source and ground

By Michael Reeves, Series edited by Justin Taylor, Stephen J. Nichols

Charles Spurgeon, widely hailed as the “Prince of Preachers,” is well known for his powerful preaching, gifted mind, and compelling personality. Over the course of nearly four decade

For centuries, disciples young and old have turned to this book for guidance in the Christian life. Today, it remains unique in its clear exposition of God's calling for Christians to pursue holiness, endure suffering, and fulfill their callings. This is

For too long, Christians have domesticated God, bringing him down to our level as if he is a God who can be tamed. But he is a God who is high and lifted up, the Creator rather than the creature, someone than whom none greater can be conceived. If God is

The Person of Jesus: Radio Addresses on the Deity of the Savior by J. Gresham Machen

Endorsements:

"I have read and profited from these talks for decades. I can't recommend them enough." -Timothy Keller

"Machen's lucid exposition makes Jesus come

For centuries, Christians of all ages have turned to John Calvin's A Little Book on the Christian Life to help them on their journey as they follow Christ. This book is one of the great classics of the Christian faith, calling believers to pursue holiness