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Before Homiletics, Part 1: William Perkins on the Calling of the Ministry

Posted by D. Scott Meadows on 10th Apr 2023

An early Puritan treatise, The Art of Prophesying, by William Perkins (1558-1602), remains justly famous among those appreciative of his writings. The Banner of Truth Trust offers it in its Puritan P … read more

The Unsung Hero: John Brainerd the Revolutionary War Chaplain

Posted by web@rhb.org on 24th Mar 2023

While David Brainerd has long held a prominent place in the annals of American religious history, his younger brother John Brainerd is often overshadowed. Yet John Brainerd's life is a fascinating t … read more

Our Great Shepherd of Comfort and Restoration

Posted by Seob Kim on 17th Mar 2023

The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not want… (Psalm 23:1)In spite of all the love and appreciation that Psalm 23 has received through the years, we sadly have little knowledge of its historical context … read more

Was Spurgeon "Woke?"

Posted by Alex Di Prima on 1st Mar 2023

If one will permit the anachronism for a moment, the simple answer is no, Spurgeon was not woke. Not even a little. Efforts to make him into a kind of Victorian-era social justice warrior who saw sys … read more

Emotions in Worship? John Owen Says Yes.

Posted by Jacob Boyd on 22nd Feb 2023

John Owen on Communing with God in the Ordinances of Corporate WorshipJohn Owen (1616-1683) earned the title “Prince of Puritans” because of his influence as pastor, prolific author, theologian, acad … read more