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The Preached Word Heard and Seen H. David Schuringa How Shall They Hear Him? The uniqueness of the universe of images that surround us is the sheer number of them: Ministers of the Word have their hands full in an image-centered culture. Says Jacques Ellul, “this proliferation has become the spiritual question of our day.” Which begs the question: if homiletic optics are out of sync with our communications environment, do not preachers risk that too little if any of their intended message will get through? ​ The Preached Word first digs deeply into the eternal principle that faith comes by hearing—sine qua non for the pulpit. It then scopes out in theological, historical and communications fields how the use or absence of illustrations and examples, electronic media or other portrayals may enhance or diminish the hearing event. For, according to Calvin, “God does not wish to be heard but by the voice of His ministers.” ​ 400 pp. - Hard-Cover Means of Grace Series ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ Buy Now - US Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

The Dordrecht Bible Commentary Volume III: The Wisdom Literature For 400 years, the Dort Bible [Statenvertaling] has blessed the universal church with not only a tried and true translation but also a revered running commentary from the best and most godly pastor-theologians of the 17th Century Golden Age. This gift for God’s people, covering all of Scripture, was approved by both the Synod of Dordrecht 1618-1619 and the Westminster Assembly 1645. This the third volume in the six-volume set, preserving the Early-Modern 17th Century text, consists of the Wisdom Literature (Job - Song of Solomon). In these documents, at the center and heart of the entire Bible, those who are thirsty are invited to drink deeply from the waters of salvation. To receive the embrace of the Christ—who is, who was and who is to come—who satisfies the believer’s deepest longings and sets the tone for faithful covenant living within the grand history of redemption. Taking a break from the Rembrandt Gallery, this volume contains a second gallery entitled, “In Word and Worship,” depicting exhibits of Scripture and worship resources from the Reformation and the Further Reformation period. The rediscovery of the truths of God’s Word and the reforming of worship were always on the hearts and minds of churches of the Reformation. ​ The Dort Scholars were aware that one may well apprehend the facts of the covenant, its promises, stipulations and sanctions. It is possible to understand that all of Scripture is about Christ, but yet sense distance, if not detachment, from divine favor. Yes, the Wisdom Literature speaks to the heart of the glorious Bride of Christ for the gracious appropriation of new life in Covenant with God. 8 x 10 - Pp. 472 Soft-Cover & E-book Buy Six-Volume Set Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

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The Dordrecht Bible Commentary Volume V: The Gospels & Acts ​ For 400 years, the Dort Bible [Statenvertaling] has blessed the universal church not only with a tried and true translation but also a revered running commentary from the best and most godly pastor-theologians of the 17th Century Golden Age. This special gift for God’s people, covering all of Scripture, was approved by both the Synod of Dordrecht 1618-1619 and the Westminster Assembly 1645. The work on earth of our Savior does not begin with the Gospels. That said, the gospel record in this volume is of Jesus’ work down here in human flesh which he assumed at his conception. Each gospel tells the same story but in its own inspired way. ​ Matthew writes to Jewish Christians, showing how in every step along the way, Jesus is the promised Messiah. Mark is more like a gospel tract, the briefest account, that on the one hand reads like a press release and, on the other hand, provides a compact manual for Christian discipleship. Luke makes clear that his biography of Jesus intends to show how the Savior came as the remedy for the entire world, i.e. Gentiles as well as Jews. And the fourth account provides a more philosophical basis for the Christian faith. Fact is, that Acts should be called the fifth gospel because Luke himself tells us that in his first book he reports what Jesus began to do and to teach. ​ The Dort Commentary compels us to see why everything in Scripture, also before and after these books, is about Jesus. The Dort scholars depict him in all his glory and humility as the Son of God, truly God and truly man, who shed his own blood for his own. ​ 8 x 10 - Pp. 320 Soft-Cover & E-Book Buy Six-Volume Set Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

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Thy People is My People A Phrase-By-Phrase Analysis of Three Weddings From the Dort Bible Three Weddings Phrase-By-Phrase ​ With the dignity and precision of Elizabethan English comes a phrase-by-phrase analysis of Ruth, Esther and the Song of Songs. The Dort Scholars—Experts of Biblical Interpretation—open Scripture like none before, or since. ​ Discover three weddings and three heroines--an immigrant, double-agent and person of color--enveloped by intense historical-redemptive drama. The exposition is embedded within the text itself, so you toggle back and forth between Scripture and careful interpretation of each Bible verse. The result is a rich and rewarding understanding of these key figures in Salvation History, their splendid place in the coming of Messiah as prophet, priest and king. ​ Studying the three books as a unit promises fresh insights not only on each but also on the Bible as a whole. The one-of-kind style makes it impossible for you to rush through these precious portions of Scripture; rather, you will immerse yourself in God’s Word. ​ So as you research these weddings, take your time, take them in, and fortify your faith, phrase-by-phrase. Scripture Phrase-By-Phrase Series ​ 6x9 - Soft-Cover - pp. 158 ​ Available through our global and regional distributors Coming Soon

The Shalom-making Church In D ialogue With the Three Sectors of Society Guillermo Puppo Buy Now AGAPOLIS IMAGINED A BREAKTHROUGH VOLUME ON CHURCH-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ​ The author radiates a passion for the church and the city. He claims that Jesus' teachings and actions enacted shalom-making principles and firmly denounced shalom-breaking systems that sustain the city's economic, social, and cultural structures of power and oppression. Dr. G. Puppo first inductively extracts insights from the Gospel of Luke and, with Social Rhetorical Analysis (SRA), highlights ten social themes. He then initiates a dialogue with the public, private and social sectors of society utilizing (CITI Certified) interviews and analyzing the data with ATLAS.ti software. The reader is guided to the critical intersection of Scripture and our situation. New possibilities ignite for a transformation of the city into a more biblically just environment—a giant leap of faith towards Agapolis (City of Love). “An excellent bridge between the church and the city . . . subsequent dialogue should emerge as a result.” - Bruce E. Winston, Ph.D. Regent University “This book is a fresh wind at a time when the world is consumed by division and controlled by fear.” - Carlo Serrano, Ph.D. Manna University “Clearly , a book that the current church needs to read, to rediscover its role in the Missio Dei and put into practice its call to be the salt of the earth.” - Silvina Kosacki, M.Div. National Hispanic District Council “Research that will become part of the framework for biblical ecclesiology in a contemporary setting . . . for years to come.” - Russell L. Huizing, Ph.D. Toccoa Falls College ​ From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Guillermo Puppo (B.B.S., M.A., Ph.D.) is Founder and Senior Pastor of Ciudad de Dios Foursquare Church in Denver, Colorado. He also serves as Senior Instructional Designer at Fuller Theological Seminary and as an Adjunct Professor of Christian Leadership at Manna University. Living in the Mile-High City, Guillermo and his wife, Vanessa, are blessed with two daughters, Ange and Julietta. ​ pp. 432 - Hard-Cover ​ Available through our global and regional distributors Buy Now Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Holy Bible English Dort Version 1657 Two Volumes ​ Wholly Accurate! Forever True! ​ Here presented is the first-ever publication of the historic English Dort Version of Holy Scripture, without its running commentary. So, Scripture alone. Yet, brief section introductions and fresh Bible book outlines included. And Scripture translated with the highest degree of accuracy possible by men fully qualified and uncompromisingly committed to its infallible truth, the Whole Counsel of God. Without a doubt, the English Dort Bible stands with the Genevan Bible and the King James Version on equal, perhaps greater, footing. The EDV is for the hearty student of the Bible. In other words, not for those with an appetite for drive-by translations or paraphrases of Scripture. Volume I covers Genesis – Psalms. Volume II: Proverbs - Revelation While it is well-known that the Synod of Dordrecht (1618-1619) and the Westminster Assembly (1645), in the confessional documents each produced, are both solidly Reformed, the English Dort Bible is the only project produced in an historic partnership of both. Here discover the historical link between Presbyterian and Reformed believers. Here, Calvinists on both side of the Channel are joined at the hip in the publishing of God’s Word—all beginning in the Dutch city of Dordrecht. ​ Volume I: 8x10 Pp, 602 Soft-Cover. E-Book and Deluxe Leather-Bound Volume II: 8x10 Pp. 542 Soft-Cover, E-Book and Deluxe Leather-Bound ​ Available world-wide from our global and local distribution partners Buy Now USA Buy Now CA Buy the Set Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More...

Glorious Love ​ Jesus' Great Mediatory Prayer for His Own The Bride in His Heart ​ The glory of God is so clearly presented to us in our Lord’s Upper Room prayer. The Son shows His unity with the Father in such a striking and heart-warming way, one that leaves us with a grand impression of our God. Not only was Jesus willing to die for us, but He prays for us. We have a great High Priest in Jesus. Here, in John 17, we see a part of that High Priestly ministry which will last until the last days are upon us. That is for you, it is for me, that is, for all who are moved to seek Him. While He talks of glory in this prayer, we also look to that glory. As we draw out what Jesus shows us through this prayer it is my hope that we will be lost in the amazement of His glory as we explore what He is telling us through the chapters of this book. - From the Introduction ​ 9 x 6 - 164pp Soft-Cover & E-book ​ As a young man, Robert D. Norman was converted in the United Kingdom where he lived, and then called by God to serve as a missionary in Romania. There he is spreading the Good News of God’s Love, preparing disciples for the great Wedding Banquet of the Lamb, the Bridegroom of the Church. ​ Amazon - USA Amazon - UK Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

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Joseph God Meant It for Good Does God Really Work Evil for Our Good? ​ Joseph’s life has even been turned into a play because his life is such an inspiration. Unfortunately, the only thing that is supposed to grip you is the “technicolour dream coat.” But there is much more. Throughout his life, Joseph would have many colorful victories. ​ However, when life seemed to be a wasteland of shattered possibilities, Joseph never lost his faith in the One True God. Even whilst living in a land of foreign and false gods, Joseph never bowed his knee to anybody other than His covenant God. ​ So, does God really work all things for your good? Even evil? Study and learn more about this Bible character. Joseph’s life was more than a coat. His whole life was one basking in the manifold layers and light of God’s providence on the way to the cross, where all Jesus’ own receive the robe of Christ’s righteousness, and life with abundant blessings. ​ ​ ​ Robert D. Norman is a UK missionary and author serving the Lord in Romania. There he proclaims the gospel, the Good News of salvation in the Cross, and the unfailing comfort of God’s absolute sovereignty in Christ for all who believe. Buy USA Buy UK Buy CA

Christ's Spirit for Daily Living Sanctification Deep and Wide Step by Step ​ Walking through the winding and constantly bending paths of this life can often be a tough call on our weary souls. We fight for holiness, struggle with our sins, and often find ourselves begging God to help us overcome our trials and temptations. This book on sanctification will help Christians travel that journey with more diligence, strength, hope, and delight. The Holy Spirit is the guide of every Christian and there is, perhaps, no more practical passage in Scripture which reveals the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of God’s people than what we see in Galatians 5:16-26. Robert D. Norman is a UK missionary and author serving the Lord in Romania. There he proclaims the Good News of salvation and seeks to guide God’s people in holiness, living a thankful life in response to the marvelous work of Christ. 9 X 6 - pp. 275 - Soft-Cover & E-Book Available World-Wide Buy Canada Buy UK Buy USA Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

That Thou Mightest Know A Phrase-By-Phrase Analysis of Dr. Luke's Reports from the Dort Bible Dr. Luke Phrase-By-Phrase ​ Did you know that the personal physician of the Apostle Paul, Dr. Luke, wrote more of the New Testament than any other author? Pastor-scholars stand ready to break down his thick files for you, phrase-by-phrase. Teaching in the dignified Elizabethan English of their day, studious attention is deserved as they offer rich and rewarding insights into the truth. With their exposition embedded within the text itself, instead of rushing through Luke, you will take your time to toggle back-and-forth between what the doctor sketches and the reflections of the Expert Interpreters. Dr. Luke diligently gathers evidence, at every opportunity interviewing eye-witnesses, writing at length with the precision of a medical report. Not surprisingly, he notes in his two volumes with special attention those who are hurting, e.g., women, the sick, poor, crippled, imprisoned, and tormented. He reveals his doctor’s heart as he records the history of Jesus and his Body. As the only non-Jewish author of Scripture, he presents throughout his reports a global interest in the spread of the gospel, indeed, the publishing of the angels’ Glad Tidings of Great Joy to all people. And if you happen to know something of suffering, the experience of pain and hardship, perhaps ignored or discarded, Dr. Luke is especially for you. The “Beloved Physician” who traveled with Paul, conducts thorough examinations, and makes his referrals to the Great Physician. Scripture Phrase-By-Phrase Series ​ pp. 294 - Soft-Cover ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ Coming Soon

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Holy Bible English Dort Version ​ The EDV in One Volume ​ Now You Can Have It All! ​ Here presented is the first-ever publication of the historic English Dort Version of Holy Scripture, without its running commentary in one volume , fresh Bible book outlines included. And Scripture translated with the highest degree of accuracy possible by men fully qualified and uncompromisingly committed to its infallible truth, the Whole Counsel of God. Without a doubt, the the 1657 English Dort Version stands with the Genevan Bible and the King James Version on equal, perhaps greater, footing. The EDV is for the hearty student of the Bible. In other words, not for those with an appetite for drive-by translations or paraphrases of Scripture. Yes, it is in the dignified and precise Elizabethan, rather than Modern, English, as well as in original printing standards of the times. But once inside, you will get hooked on its fully reliable, accurate and literal rendering of the Word of God. While it is well-known that the Synod of Dordrecht (1618-1619) and the Westminster Assembly (1645), in the confessional documents each produced, are both solidly Reformed, the English Dort Bible is the only project produced in an historic partnership of both. Here discover the historical link between Presbyterian and Reformed believers. Here, Calvinists on both side of the Channel are joined at the hip in the publishing of God’s Word—all beginning in the Dutch city of Dordrecht. ​ 8x10 - Pp. 793 - Soft-Cover ​ Available through our global and regional distributors Buy Now - US Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Israel and the Nations A Sketch of Jewish History in Three Volumes Isaäc De Costa A Special Place or One Nation Among Many? This work is presented as part of the conversation today regarding Israel, the Palestinians and Islam, on the eve of the 75th Anniversary of the reestablishment of Israel as a Nation in 1948. Dr. John Bolt discusses at length the present-day bifurcation among Calvinists regarding Israel, and the editor includes a history of Israel into the 21st Century. These modest contributions bookend creatively compiled and lightly annotated sections of Dr. Isaäc Da Costa's extensive and meticulous research on the history of the Jews. Dr. H. Bavinck says that, Israel's culture is advanced beyond any people on earth. The heroes of Israel have not been world conquerors, artists or philosophers but were emissaries of God, carriers of his Word: prophets and psalmists, apostles and evangelists . . . from them is Christ in the flesh. Is he correct? If so, what does it mean for today? This book is published with the intention to press the church to think hard about its theology, as well as public policy, regarding Israel and its place among the nations. ​ Isaäc Da Costa (1798-1860) , a prominent poet and Calvinist theologian, was born and raised in Amsterdam. His Sephardic Jewish ancestors had been expelled from Spain and Portugal during the inquisitional purge of 1492. The Venice of the North became known as “Little Jerusalem.” Da Costa’s intellectual genius and historical acumen have always been widely acknowledged. Earning doctorates in Law and Philosophy at the University of Leiden, he was a member of the Orthodox Reformed party and considered the most influential leader in the Dutch Réveil. Dr. Da Costa was appointed as a professor and the director at the seminary of the Independent Scottish Church. Whether you are an academic in the Ivory Tower or philosemitics in the pews, here is church history that longs to be learned and demands universal transmission. 9x6 - Hard-Cover |Soft-Cover 300 pp. ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ ​ Buy Now - USA Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More