Some Book Recommendations from Mark Dever
This past January at the 2019 G3 Conference, Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, stopped by the Banner book table and was kind enough to recommend some of our books. We followed him around the table to document his recommendations for you and we hope you’ll find them helpful as you consider your next book to read on church history, Christian living, or theology. It is our constant prayer that the books we publish would be used by God to edify and strengthen his church.
Below is the list of books that Pastor Dever recommends in the video. For one week, these books are on sale at 30% off. Sale ends on Thursday, March 21st.
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Jonathan Edwards
A New Biography
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Edwards’ theology is here set in its proper context of his life. We see him in public and private, as pastor in the days of the Great Awakening, as well as in the ‘wilderness’ years in Stockbridge. 536pp. Illustrated.
George Whitefield
2 Volume Set: Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival
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An outstanding biography of the great preacher of the 18th century evangelical revival, popularly written, and with an urgent message for the present day. 612 & 620pp.
J.C. Ryle
Prepared to Stand Alone
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Endorsements ‘That man of granite with the heart of a child.’ — F. J. CHAVASSE ‘Ryle was at heart an evangelist.’ — MARCUS LOANE ‘Famous, outstanding and beloved exponent of the evangelical and reformed faith.’ — D. M. LLOYD-JONES ‘A single-minded Christian communicator of profound biblical, theological and pastoral wisdom, a man and minister of […]
John MacArthur
Servant of the Word and Flock
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A biography of the pastor for more than forty years of Grace Community Church, Los Angeles. John MacArthur has proved that true preaching of the Word of God is international, and his sermons are heard or read in more than two hundred countries around the world. 264pp. Illustrated.
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Murray explores Scotland’s rich Christian heritage and underlines its remarkable relevance for our own day. While not a Scottish Church history, A Scottish Christian Heritage is a gripping introduction to the many glorious successes, and some of the painful failures of the church, from the days of John Knox to those of Horatius Bonar. 416pp.
The Valley of Vision
A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions
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A best-selling collection of prayers and meditations in the Puritan tradition. Paperback 240pp.
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Concerned with the spiritual explanation of the movement, which far from dwindling at Wesley’s death, increased in momentum, breadth and transforming power. A thrilling study of great relevance for the contemporary church, pointing to the key to the recovery of authentic Christianity. 288pp.
John G. Paton
Missionary to the Cannibals of the South Seas
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Endorsement ‘I am grateful to Paul Schlehlein for providing a new look at the life and ministry of John G. Paton. Early in my life I was enduringly impacted by Paton’s autobiography edited by his brother, James. The story was a stunning account of dedication, desperation, sacrifice at the most extreme level, and selfless love […]
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Endorsement ‘Calvin brings a depth of pastoral insight into his preaching — Calvin became a theologian to be a better pastor. He believed that all pastors should be theologians, and the only virtue of being, for him, a better theologian was to be a more effective pastor, and 1 Timothy is a book in holy […]
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Book Description Preaching is the lifeblood of the Christian church. In every age God has used the proclamation of his word to bring men and women to repentance and faith in Christ, and to help them grow in grace. Throughout his long ministry in Geneva (1536–38, 1541–64), Calvin was a tireless preacher. He spoke of […]
Sketches from Church History
An Illustrated Account of 20 Centuries of Christ's Power
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A popular, fully illustrated introduction to church history from the early Church Fathers to the days of the modern missionary movement. 256pp.
The Doctor Who Became a Preacher
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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EndorsementsRead More ↓ ‘We are thankful for this series which introduces the littlest kids to some of the biggest names in church history. The illustrations are engaging and the writing is simple, yet edifying. We look forward to reading these books to our own children.’ — KEVIN AND TRISHA DEYOUNG ‘I’ve read these books. I’ve […]
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Endorsements ‘It is a masterpiece of piety and genius; and will, we doubt not, be of standing use to the people of God so long as the sun and moon endure.’ — A. M. TOPLADY ‘Read anything of his, and you will see that it is almost like reading the Bible itself. He had read […]
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