Gordon, T. David Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2009 This slender volume (108 pages) is a wonderful introduction to Reformed homiletics, and can be very useful for church planters, officer candidates, and core group members. It helpfully describes what a successful sermon should accomplish, and introduces basic standards of effective communication. Gordon begins with the simple premise that most preaching today is horribly ineffective, and calls the church to a higher stan

Cruse, Jonathan Landry Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2020 This newer title is a superb exploration of the essence of public worship, which Cruse identifies as a supernatural, heavenly event. In 186 pages, Cruse gives us a theology of worship, the anatomy of a worship service, and direction of how to prepare for public worship. It should be read by all believers who seek to reignite their wonder in worship. Church planters will find it very helpful in training

Venema, Cornelis P. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2021 This book weighs paedocommunion and finds it wanting on historical, biblical, and confessional grounds. It offers a solid argument emphasizing the necessity of a profession of faith for admission to the table.

Venema, Cornelis P. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2016 The Lord’s Supper and the Popish Mass by Dr. Cornelis P. Venema, president emeritus of Mid-America Reformed Seminary, offers a careful and charitable study of Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 80. With historical insight and theological precision, Venema explains why the Reformers spoke so strongly against the Roman Mass and shows how their convictions still guard the gospel of grace in the church’s celebration of

Fesko, J.V. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2010 Word, Water, and Spirit provides a historical, biblical, and systematic view of baptism. It is a resource that not only teaches but also responds to critiques against paedobaptism. For example, if someone challenges our practice based on historical evidence, this book will show, from the Patristic era through the medieval period and into modern times, that our faith is rooted in history because it is based on Scri

Richard, Guy M. Orlando, FL: Reformation Trust, 2019 Baptism: Answers to Common Questions by Dr. Guy M. Richard, president and fellow of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, offers clear, accessible, and biblically grounded answers to the most frequent questions about baptism. Rooted in Reformed covenant theology, this concise book helps readers appreciate the beauty, meaning, and comfort of this sacrament.

Mathison, Keith A. Orlando, FL: Reformation Trust, 2019

Hyde, Daniel R. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 2006

Duncan, J. Ligon III Simpsonville, SC: Presbyterian Press, 2011

Adams, Jay E. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1974

Hyde, Daniel R. Orlando: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2010 Hyde’s volume is the best practical introduction to the life of a United Reformed Church on the market, and this is why so many of our church plants give this book to visitors who have never seen the inside of a URC church before. He puts our tradition in the context of the various families of the Christian church (ancient, medieval, post-Reformation, modern) not only in a historical and doctrinal fashion, but also i

Calvin, John Protestant Heritage Press, 1995 Some considered this book to be Calvin’s most powerful work of his time. Robert Godfrey states that, “Calvin organizes the work into three large sections. The first section is devoted to the evils in the church that required reformation. The second details the particular remedies to those evils adopted by the Reformers. The third shows why reform could not be delayed, but rather how the situation demanded ‘instant amendment.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich Translated by John W. Doberstein. New York: Harper & Row, 1954 This is a modern classic for understanding the communion of the saints. It bears weight as a must-read because it was written at a moment of intense persecution in Nazi Germany. Bonhoeffer had the advantage of experiencing the importance of life together in this world of tribulation and offers the church the reasons and necessity of togetherness in faith, care, prayer, and service. This book h

Boekestein, William, and Daniel R. Hyde Welwyn Garden City, UK: Evangelical Press, 2015

Robertson, O. Palmer Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1980 Robertson offers an accessible introduction to the riches of covenant theology. O. Palmer Robertson takes a biblical-theological approach, tracing the major covenants God establishes with man throughout history. As he unfolds these covenants, he shows how each progressively points forward to and finds its fulfillment in Christ. In doing so, scripture’s unity and coherence is shown and God’s redemptive purpos

Fesko, J.V. Sanford, FL: Ligonier Ministries, 2024 J.V. Fesko introduces the essential elements of Reformed covenant theology. This classical approach to reading God’s Word shows us how the whole Bible fits together with Jesus Christ at its center. Christians also gain clarity on the continuity of God’s promises to His people throughout history. In this way, covenant theology can hone our focus on the gospel, enrich our understanding of the sacraments, and deepen our love for

Myers, Stephen G. Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2021 Few books on covenant theology contain such great balance between careful handling of the biblical text and solid pastoral application. Myers begins with a brief history of covenant theology, and then proceeds to show how God makes Himself known and gives Himself to His people through covenant. This book will draw the covenant people into deeper communion with their God and Savior.

Perkins, Harrison Lexham Academic, 2024 This is hands down the best contemporary introduction to Reformed covenant theology. Perkins does not skimp on details or historical context, but his presentation is clear and readable for officers and laity alike. One strength of this volume is that it avoids presenting covenant theology primarily in a polemical framework, as though it was a system or method of interpreting scripture that possesses enumerated benefits over other system

Brown, Michael G. and Keele, Zach Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 2012 Brown and Keele provide one of the best overviews of Covenant Theology that is at once thorough and accessible.

Vos, Geerhardus Grand Rapids, MI: Banner of Truth, 1975. Reprint, 1992 In this volume, Vos overviews the nature and method of biblical theology, providing the redemptive-historical structure of both the Old and New Testaments.