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Biblical Mission Arises from Biblical Longing and Supplication – Banner of Truth USA
This is the second of four posts from Peter Schild (translated by Michael T. Schmid) which together constitute his booklet The Church and Missions. ‘As they ministered to the Lord and fasted…’ — Acts 13:2 There is a real danger that a church becomes stagnant in self-satisfaction.
Why Did the Pilgrims Really Go to America? – Banner of Truth USA
On 21 November 1620 the Mayflower made landfall in what is now Provincetown Harbour, Massachussetts. 37 of its 102 passengers were English ‘Pilgrims’ from the separatist church in Leiden, Holland.
Biblical Mission is Grounded in Biblical Churches – Banner of Truth USA
This is the first of four posts from Peter Schild (translated by Michael T. Schmid) which together constitute his booklet The Church and Missions.
The Horticultural Character of Faith – Banner of Truth USA
More than ever, Christians need to be acquainted with the shape and style of biblical religion. None of us is immune from becoming infected by the spirit of our age—let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall!
'The Pen of an Untutor'd African': Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784) – Banner of Truth USA
The following article by Ian Shaw is featured in the November 2025 issue of the Banner of Truth Magazine (no. 746). You can subscribe to the magazine in print or digital formats for eleven edifying issues each year.
13 Reasons to Read Lloyd-Jones on Romans 13 – Banner of Truth USA
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981), or ‘the Doctor’ of Westminster Chapel, was known for the clarity of his thought, the thoroughness of his exposition of Scripture, and the living vitality of his application of the Bible to the lives of his hearers.
'This Itching After Investigation': Calvin's Concern for Lelio Sozzini – Banner of Truth USA
John Calvin was a prolific correspondent. He wrote to civil rulers and dignitaries, to fellow reformers, and even to figures who would later stray from the path of orthodox biblical faith.
Nicaea I: Its Causes, Achievements, and Failures – Banner of Truth USA
The following article appeared in the August–September edition of the Banner of Truth Magazine. To receive a monthly selection of helpful articles on theology, church history, the Christian life, and contemporary issues, subscribe to the magazine in print or digital formats.
On the Doctor's Advice: Details from ML-J's Correspondence with Arnold Dallimore – Banner of Truth USA
The March 2006 issue of the Banner of Truth Magazine (no. 510) was dedicated to the memory of David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Why So Few Candidates for Gospel Ministry? – Banner of Truth USA
There is a shortage of gospel ministers in the evangelical churches.
Isaac Watts: The Man Behind the Hymns – Banner of Truth USA
Isaac Watts (1674–1748) might justly be called 'the father of the English hymn'.
John Owen on Dying Comfortably – Banner of Truth USA
A short survey of three sermons preached by John Owen on the subject of dying comfortably.
John Owen on Dying Comfortably – Banner of Truth USA
A short survey of three sermons preached by John Owen on the subject of dying comfortably.
Who Needs a Creed? – Banner of Truth USA
The following article is the editorial from the July 2025 issue of the Banner of Truth Magazine. You can purchase the issue here, and subscribe to the magazine for monthly features on Christian life, faith, and doctrine.
The Writings of John Murray – Banner of Truth USA
John Murray was arguably the premier Reformed theologian of the twentieth century.
Picture This: A Plea for Realism in Children's Bible Illustration – Banner of Truth USA
The following post first appeared as Picture This… on the Gentle Reformation website. Permit me to ride a hobby horse of mine for a few minutes!
The Death-Bed of John Knox: A Poem, by Anne Ross Cousin – Banner of Truth USA
Anne Ross Cousin is best known as the authoress of the hymn, The sands of time are sinking. Its nineteen verses (in its original form) are based on the death-bed sayings of a remarkable seventeenth century Scottish preacher, Samuel Rutherford.
First Things First – Banner of Truth USA
The following article from the pen of A. W. Pink appeared in the January 1978 issue of the Banner of Truth Magazine, no. 172. It was the New Year message from Studies in the Scriptures, January 1939.
Special? Yes! – Banner of Truth USA
This is about the person who has given his name to Christmas, Jesus Christ. It will only take you a few moments to read.
William Cunningham: Humble Controversialist – Banner of Truth USA
The following short article appeared in Issue 690 of the Banner of Truth Magazine (March 2021). The first volume of William Cunningham’s works to be prepared for the press by his literary executors, James Buchanan and James Bannerman, was The Reformers and the Theology of the Reformation.