NonConformity.b4God.org

In this world ~ but not Of it

The Bruised Reed
By Richard Sibbes / Banner Of Truth

Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), one of the most influential figures in the Puritan movement during the earlier years of the seventeenth century, was renowned for the rich quality of his ministry. This collection of sermons shows why he was known among his contemporaries as the "sweet dropper."

Or read online here.

Learn more about: Richard Sibbes and The Bruised Reed

Mystery of Providence
By John Flavel / Banner Of Truth

Do we believe that everything in the world and in our own lives down to the minutest detailes is ordered by the providence of God? Do we ever take time to observe and meditate on the workings of providence? If not, are we missing much? It should be a delight and pleasure to us to discern how God works all things in the world for His own glory and His people's good. But it should be an even greater pleasure to observe the particular designs of providence in our own lives. 'O what a world of rarities', says John Flavel, 'are to be found in providence...With what profound wisdom, infinite tenderness and incessant vigilance it has managed all that concerns us from first to last'. It was to persuade Christians of the excellency of observing and meditating upon this that Flavel first published his Mystery of Providence in 1678. Since then the work has gone through many editions. Based on the words 'God that performeth all things for me' (Ps.57 v 2) this work shows us how providence works for us in every state and experience of our lives. The book is richly illustrated from the lives of believers and from the author's wide reading in church history. There are avenues of spiritual knowledge and experience opened to the Christian in this work which he probably never knew existed.

Or read online here.

The Godly Man's Picture
By Thomas Watson / Banner Of Truth

The Godly Man's Picture, written by a preacher in the Puritan era, shows how attractive the grace of God is. Christians of all stages will feel as if they have entered the gallery of a great portrait painter.

Or read online here.

The Mortification of Sin
By John Owen / Christian Focus Public

John Owen insisted on the importance of Christians dealing effectively with their sinful tendencies and attitudes. He believed that God, through his Word and Spirit, has provided the guidelines and the power for this to be achieved. In this book, John Owen effectively dismisses various excuses for not engaging in self-scrutiny and yet avoids the current trend of self-absorption. In so doing he provides principles to help believers live lives of holiness. We owe a great debt to our Christian forefathers who spent time studying the Bible and applying it to the world around them. The Christian Heritage series seeks to take the best and most practical of their works and re-present it for a new generation.

NOTE: If you'd prefer the Banner of Truth edition,recommended by the Puritan Reading Challenge, click this image:

Or read online or download here.

A Lifting Up for the Downcast
By William Bridge / Banner Of Truth

In A Lifting Up For The Downcast, thirteen sermons on Psalm 42:11, preached at Stepney, London in 1648, are the work of a true physician of souls. The general causes of spiritual depression are the same in every age. Bridge gives directions for applying the remedy to great discouragements.

Or read or download here.

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
By J. Burroughs / Banner Of Truth

Burroughs' writings, some published before and others after his death, were numerous but The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment is one of the most valuable of them all. Its author was much concerned to promote (1) peace among believers of various 'persuasions' (2) peace and contentment in the hearts of individual believers during what he describes as 'sad and sinking times'. The Rare Jewel concentrates upon this second aim. It is marked by sanity, clarity, aptness of illustration, and worth of appeal to the heart.

Or read online here.

True Bounds of Christian Freedom
By Samuel Bolton / Banner Of Truth

This work sets forth the place of the law in the Christian Life. The author, Samuel Bolton (1606-1654), successively minister of three London parishes before becoming Master of Christ's college and larter Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, expounds the nature of Christian Liberty.

This is all I've found online of this one so far. "This article is taken from the Banner of Truth edition of The true bounds of Christian freedom and appears as Chapter one."

Christian's Great Interest
By William Guthrie / Banner Of Truth

The Christian's Great Interest was written, its author says, for those who "have neither much money to spend upon books, nor much time to spare in reading." It describes in a simple, clear and attractive style what it means to be a Christian, and how to become one.

Or read online here or here.

The Reformed Pastor
By Richard Baxter / Banner Of Truth

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was vicar of Kidderminster from 1647 to 1661. In an introduction to this reprint, Dr. J.I. Packer describes him as "the most outstanding pastor, evangelist and writer on practical and devotional themes that Puritanism produced." His ministry transformed the people of Kidderminster from "an ignorant rude and revelling people" to "a godly worshipping community. These pages, first prepared for a Worcestershire association of ministers in 1656, deal with the means by which such changes are ever to be accomplished.

Or read online here.

A Sure Guide to Heaven
By Joseph Alleine / Banner Of Truth

"From the Publisher:" One of the greatest evangelistic books, and a spur to personal evangelism. 148 pgs

Or download pdf, or listen to audio.