‘These Are the Good Books’ — Conrad Mbewe and the Ministry of the Banner of Truth
Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’.
With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a unique opportunity to devote ourselves to some ‘good books’. Do you have some good books on your shelves at home that you have neglected? Perhaps now is the perfect time to dust them off and crack them open. Or, if you find yourself in need of something to read, one of the books below might be a good place to start.
Some good books:
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
Letters of John Newton
With Biographical Sketches and Notes by Josiah Bull
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
Devoted to God
Blueprints for Sanctification
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
Confessing the Faith
A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
Sketches from Church History
An Illustrated Account of 20 Centuries of Christ's Power
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
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Conrad Mbewe talks about building up his library as a young seminarian and how he would find the ‘good books’. With many of us living under stay-at-home orders, we find ourselves, in the Lord’s good providence, cut off from society and the regular flow of life. Although this can be challenging, it also presents a […]
If you are looking for something else, consider sifting through the Banner Classics, our Puritan Paperbacks Series, or the Banner Biographies.
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