In 'The Glory of Christ', here abridged and made easy to read, we have the great Puritan pastor and theologian John Owen at his richest and most mature. Here he writes about Jesus Christ, the heart of the gospel. Owen himself tells us that the substance of the work began in his

In 1 Samuel 4, Israel loses the ark of the covenant, and Phinehas’ wife names her son Ichabod—“And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” This is a sober call to examine our lives: Is the presence of God our true treasure? Link to

Pastoral ministry isn't for everyone. Indeed, it isn't for the many. 'Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers', writes James, 'for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness' (James 3:1). Here are several bad reasons to go into ministry. Link

John Newton (1725–1807), sailor, preacher and hymn writer, was one of the most colourful figures in the great Evangelical Revival of the 18th Century. ‘Once an infidel and libertine, a servant of slaves in Africa,’ he wrote for his own epitaph, ‘by the rich mercy of Jesus Christ,

God’s omnipotence and love uphold us, as 'Kept By God' from 'The Valley of Vision' proclaims. This puritan prayer invites awe and adoration of His wisdom and mercy. Link to resource: ow.ly/kJGm50WHA2I #ValleyOfVision #Prayer #ReformedTheology #BannerOfTruth

Arnold Dallimore wrote two of the most celebrated biographies we publish, on George Whitefield and on Spurgeon. But what of the man behind the books? This week we delve into the quiet, faithful lives of Arnold and May Dallimore. 🎧: bannermagazine.podbean.com/e/the-legacy-o…

Do you find yourself wondering why so few candidates for gospel ministry present themselves? Donald John Maclean suggests seven reasons why men may not be so eager to become pastors and what churches can do to encourage men within the church to take up this holy calling. Link

There are two intended audiences for discourses on the Christian ministry: the pastor or elder who cares for the church, and his congregation who are called to willing and prayerful submission. In 'Gospel Ministry', a collection of nine sermons delivered in his fruitful later

John Owen analyses the text of Hebrews with care, providing a judicious interpretation which shows an impressive familiarity with a wide range of biblical scholarship, and gives rich practical applications. Get your copy today. Link to resource: ow.ly/Vrvz50WIoMu

Arnold Dallimore's name has long been associated with the Banner of Truth. Noted for his biographies of Spurgeon and Whitefield, Dallimore (d. 1998) was an Ontarian 'small-town pastor' whose writing labours took place against a backdrop of financial pressure and ministerial

'Thoughts for Young Men' is practical, spiritual, and lively. Abounding in advice and good sense, it is still as relevant and helpful in the twenty-first century as it was when it was first published in 1865. Ryle first gives general reasons for exhorting young men, before moving

Perhaps two of the most common reasons for men leaving the ministry today are moral failure and depression, or ‘burn-out.’ The two addresses in this booklet have been selected from C. H. Spurgeon’s well-known 'Lectures to My Students' (also published by the Trust), with the hope

Today on the podcast: words of consolation and challenge for weary pastors from C. H. Spurgeon and R. Murray M'Cheyne. Listen: bannermagazine.podbean.com/e/for-the-flag…

Joseph Alleine (1634–1668) lived only thirty-four years, yet his witness for Christ has endured for centuries. Converted young, trained under John Owen and Thomas Goodwin, and fruitful in ministry at Taunton, he remained faithful even when silenced, imprisoned, and broken in

'You Must Read' is a persistent maxim. As Christians ‘we are what we read’. God’s word is the instrument by which the Holy Spirit renews our minds and transforms our lives. The same is true, to a lesser extent, of Christian literature. The biographies of Christians whose lives

In 1 Corinthians 1:28–31, Paul reminds us Christ alone is our boast. He is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. This is the glory of the gospel: no man may boast, only the Lord. Link to reading plan: ow.ly/emhF50WMS3B #BibleReadingPlan #1Corinthians

This week we read some words of comfort and counsel suitable for all weary believers, and especially for pastors who feel stretched beyond what they can bear. With encouragement from Charles Spurgeon and Robert Murray M'Cheyne this episode will strengthen you as you minister in

'The crisis over Arius was initially and imperfectly parried at Nicaea, but not brought to resolution until several decades later.' As we mark 1700 years since Nicaea I, Robert Letham provides helpful context and commentary on its significance. banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/a…

'The St Andrews Seven' is the moving and inspiring story of six young men whose remarkable influence on one another as fellow students in the University of St Andrews, Scotland, in the 1820s led them to the profound conviction that ‘Only one thing seemed to matter: to discover

This prayer from “Paradoxes” in 'The Valley of Vision' confesses spiritual frailty and seeks a broken heart to hold grace. Draw near in contemplation with this Puritan collection: ow.ly/f8Lo50WNRoK #ValleyOfVision #Prayer #ReformedTheology #BannerOfTruth