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Testimony Nsmpress Authors Only Back to the Future T he philosophy of North Star Ministry Press LLC is that of a new publisher with an old fashioned idea. Good books should be published because they are good books. Period. Sure, good books should sell well. But books should be published first of all for the quality of their content. And they deserve world-wide exposure. Just Write! N smpress focuses on publications that are well-grounded in an expansive Spirit and Word Worldview in the areas of theology, life, history, cultural critique and piety. Since we are not a self-publishing, indie, hybrid or vanity model, there is no need for an author to concentrate on anything but the writing. Opportunity For your next book, North Star features: ​ No fees required for considering and publishing your edited and proofed (Chicago-Style) manuscript Creative design and supervised production Proofs for your review before publishing of your books Premium royalties for your print and e-books Global exposure through our global marketing network. Low-priced author copies for personal distribution and sales Free in-house exclusive author's bulletin, Press On , with the latest in ministry developments and ways to get traction for your books in the market. Publishing FAQs Get in the Loop! S ee the Frequently Asked Questions for more details. Contact us if you have any other questions. ​ Interested? Sign up to keep up with the news of this new ministry for professional publishing of books that deserve to be read. > Thanks for submitting! Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Theologiical Consultant H.David Schuringa ​ Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

The Dort Bible Handbook A Wide-Margin Workbook for Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth Thy Word My Life ​ In the tradition of treasures like Halley’s Bible Handbook and W. Hendriksen’s Survey of the Bible comes now the Dort Bible Handbook. While the former will continue to bless God’s people, the latter presents an in-depth and unique offering for instructing and inspiring God’s people today, while soaking in the Reformed and Presbyterian heritage, the teachings and lives of Dort and Westminster pastor-scholars. With this stand-alone handbook , get your head and heart into Scripture as you delve into Approaching (Part I), Apprehending (Part II), Appropriating (Part III) and Applying (Part IV) God’s Holy Word. These four proven essentials, for rightly dividing the Word of Truth, will open Scripture for you as never before. Buttressed by key insights from the Dordrecht Bible Commentary, may you pray with the Psalmist, “Lord, grant me life through Your Word.” “I think the author of this Handbook has done a good job of writing a work which, in a variety of ways, will be of use to the readers. David helps us with an overview of Covenantal history, from Creation to Consummation. He also writes about his own personal life, which gives the Handbook a special, intimate touch. And his analysis of our modern age is enlightening and challenging.” - From the Foreword by Drs. J. M. (Kim) Batteau ​ 8x10 Pp. 255 Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Available world-wide from global and regional distributors ​ Buy Now USA Buy Now Canada Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

God Abideth in Us A Phrase-By-Phrase Analysis of the Writings by John From the Dort Bible The Apostle of Love The Complete Writings of John ​ With the precision of Elizabethan English you can understand John’s writings richly, exactly, as a unit. Yes, that John. The Beloved Disciple. Unmatched pastor-teachers are ready to tell you about him. Rather than quickly reading through his works, here each has a phrase-by-phrase analysis by the Expert Interpreters (supported by numerous references) embedded within the text itself. Toggling back and forth between Scripture and the reflections of godly scholars you will be studying God’s Word, and absorbing Christ’s love, at a new level. Here discover a “break-through” in Bible-study. Providing a panoramic view of the love of God from creation to consummation, John’s unique, apostolic contributions consist of three parts: 1) his inspiring gospel: a deep and unique take on the Good News of Jesus’ arrival; 2) his personal letters: in which you see his heart; and 3) his astounding visions: presenting the beloved Bride as she longs for the Bridegroom’s second arrival—into a world on the brink of disaster. In today’s culture drowning in hate and misplaced love, the mentors will guide you, phrase-by-phrase, to embrace John’s inspired message for your heart and life. Truth is, Jesus calls us to “love one another as I have loved you” (Jn. 13:34). And the Apostle of Love assures us that “if we love one another God abideth in us” (1 Jn. 4:12). Getting to know all of John’s writings – deeply – can create a transformational experience. Scripture Phrase-By-Phrase Series ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ 6x9 - Soft-Cover - pp. 230 Buy Now - US Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Listen! Six Men You Should Known Christine Farenhorst Are You Well-Grounded? In the Parable of the Sower, we learn how the good seed of God’s Word is scattered everywhere, but falls on different kinds of soils: on hardened paths, in rocky places, among thorns and … on good soil. Each of these six significant men were raised in godly homes. Farenhorst tells their stories, their incredible accomplishments, and then how each one turns out. These intriguing biographies of Marin Luther King Jr., Albert Schweitzer, Rembrandt, Samuel Morse, Sigmund Freud and Norman Rockwell beg the question, “So who do you say that I am?” Let those who have ears to hear, listen! Get to know these men, and get to know yourself. “An immensely readable and profitable book that explains and analyzes the lives of some well-known figures who have influenced humanity. A number of them were gifted but tragic men. The warnings that their lives proclaim are immensely salutary and fascinating. I loved reading this book. It is quite gripping, written with the accomplished literary style of this gifted author.” - Geoffrey Thomas Wales, UK ​ 6x9 - 220 pp. - Soft-Cover & E-Book Available world-wide through our global and regional distributors Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - US Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

Hope Built on Nothing Less A Compendium of the Christian Relgion Sure Faith - Solid Hope Technically, a “compendium” is a summary or overview. But this compendium never coasts on the surface. Here discover deep truths for your life, for eternity. Never confined to a kind of Calvinistic echo chamber, the author has observed first-hand that believers of every stripe, deep-down, resonate to some degree with Reformed doctrine, and that countless multitudes affirm the historic Christian religion whole-heartedly. The times in which we live are always tumultuous. But the truth of God’s Word for the love of God’s people is the always certain, the trusted anchor for our souls and unflinching strength for tomorrow—come what may. ​ 9 x6 Pp. 201 Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Buy Now - Amazon.com Buy Now - Amazon.ca

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Abraham ​ Faith's Eye to the Future ​ Keep Your Eye on the Prize! ​ You may not realize it right now, but Abraham was not the “great” man that people often seem to say he was. You may think, “Yes, Abraham was a good guy. And I want to be just like that good guy Abraham.” If so, then you are in for a big shock. His accomplishments will be noted in this book; however, a large portion will also show where Abraham often failed in his walk with God. Still, Abraham lived by faith, looking ahead to that day when God would fulfill his promise to be a faithful God to him and to his descendants after him. That in him, all the families of the earth would be blessed (Heb. 11:8-19). By faith, the father of believers saw a divine plan begin to come into view. And that same covenant God of Abraham also has a plan for you. Because, four thousand years later, God is still doing wonderful things through the children of Abraham—all those who are in Christ (Gal. 3:29). Robert Norman inspires you to walk that long, winding and often difficult path of faith, step-by-step, with Abraham. On the road to Bethlehem, Golgotha, and on to the New Jerusalem, you will learn how to keep your eye on the prize (Philip. 3;14), however imperfectly, following Jesus. ​ "It's no surprise to me that Robert has included these themes . . . because they are key in helping us to understand, not only the life of Abraham, but God's divine plan of salvation, which can be traced through the entire Bible." -D. Paul Mitchel, Director, Grace to You 6x9 Pp. 203 Soft-Cover & E-Book Robert D. Norman was born in Welwyn, Garden City, England, and his family later moved to Inverness, Scotland. There, still a young man, he was drawn to faith in Christ. Having completed his studies at the Highland Theological College UHI, he is following God’s calling as a missionary in Dorohoi, Romania, where he proclaims the Word, disciples new Christians and cares for orphans. Buy Now - USA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

A Pun My Word Sixty Crosswords with a Distinctive Worldview Farenhorst at Her Best! ​ A pillar of Calvinism is that all of life is religion. For the believer, there are no parts that are neutral, let alone secular. But crossword puzzles? You’ve got to be kidding, right? Truth is, in these interesting, challenging and delightful puzzles by a celebrated author and Christian Renewal contributor, you will certainly discover a distinctive worldview for the renewal of the mind, and even a bit of levity for the heart. ​ Why do I like crossword puzzles from Christine Farenhorst? It is the variety of the clues. There are historical and contemporaneous references, there are clues from different languages (including from what I hear, the language of heaven – Dutch), biblical references, and my favorites, puns. Who knew a wet panda was a “drizzly bear?” And that Humpty Dumpty had a great fall just to make up for a “lousy” summer? So, enjoy the puzzles! And if you love someone – I mean really, really love them – you know what to do. - Rev. Mitchell Persaud If you, like us, have enjoyed solving Christine Farenhorst’s crosswords with each new CR arrival over the years, you will savor this selection of sixty. Here you will find droll humor, pithy sayings, wry jokes, occasional political commentary and more . . . vintage Christine Farenhorst at her best! -Cliff and Hen My wife and I greatly look forward to doing the crossword with every Christian Renewal. The satirical clues always make us groan and laugh at the same time. So, we would encourage anyone to do these crosswords! -Ben and Karina Christine’s crosswords are the cause that I sometimes get to bed late and leave for work late! -Ernst Vander Meer ​ Buy Now Amazon.com In addition to publishing numerous outstanding books, Christine Farenhorst is also a columnist for Reformed Perspective and a contributing writer for Christian Renewal. She and her husband, Anco, have five children, twenty-seven grandchildren, a dog, and twelve chickens. Buy Now Amazon.ca Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

Nsmpress The English Dort Version (EDV) with its Authorized Embedded Commentary in Six Volumes Johannes Bogerman, Willem Baudartius, Gerson Bucerus, Antonius Walaeus, Festus Hommius, Jacobus Rolandus, Hermannus Faukelius, Theodore Haak, et al. ​ ​ This historic and magisterial work from the Synod of Dort 1618 and the Westminster Assembly 1645 has shaped the hearts and minds of believers for centuries. Compiled and designed in detail for today, the 1657 English Dort Bible, with the Dort-ordered embedded commentary , is the most reliable translation and exposition of Scripture ever produced, and so continues to guide God's people on their pilgrim's path to the New Jerusalem. Each volume contains the Scriptures, commentary, introductions, outlines, maps, illustrations, art galleries, and biographies of the contributors . . . Lots more on the history . . . The Torah sets the course for the History of Redemption. In the journeys of God’s people from Eden to the edge of the Promised Land, the Dort Scholars teach what we and our children desperately need to hear today. The prophets were covenant messengers for Israel’s Sovereign God. Study big issues for life today such as the antithesis, the treatment of the marginalized in society, the essence of faithful worship, the problem of evil and the Day of the Lord. The Historical Books rehearse the unfolding of covenant history from the Conquest to the Return from Exile, pointing to the Son of David who will bear the curses of the covenant, earn its blessings and rule from his throne forever. ​ The Dort Scholars compel us to see how everything in Scripture is about Jesus. Study here how each inspired gospel writer testifies to the life on earth of the Son who shed his blood for his own. And then in Acts of the Savior's ongoing work through his body, the church. The Dort Scholars were well aware that one may well apprehend the facts of the covenant, but yet sense distance from divine favor. The Wisdom Literature speaks to the heart of Christ's Bride with new life in Covenant with God. From holiness to worldview, pastoral guidance to combating heresy, problem-solving to vision-casting, comfort for the afflicted to affliction for the comfortable, living in the now and in the not-yet, reaching the lost to retaining the antithesis, Christian freedom to considerate abstinence. Buy Now - US Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Evangelism in the Old Testament The Unfolding Drama of World Missions A Missional Discovery ​ When one thinks of evangelism in the Old Testament, likely figures such as Rahab and Ruth come to mind, along with others, trickling into the covenant community to join hands with the people of God— foretastes of Gentiles as well as Jews called to faith in Christ following the Great Commission. However, De Jong wonders: “Maybe we have been missing something significant. I was cognizant of many places in the Old Testament where God had so designed events that the end result of those events became an empire-wide call for repentance and a call to worship the true God of the Israelites. Those amazing empire-wide proclamations will unfold in these chapters as we proceed.” In other words, as the pre-incarnate Christ was on the way to Bethlehem and the Mount of Olives, He was already laying the foundation for World Missions. Profound hope here for Zion on her way to the New Jerusalem. ​ ​ “Today, as I look at the picture of all of us, including the dictator himself, heads bowed, eyes closed as we prayed, I realize that the world-wide mission of the gospel of the resurrected Christ is an ongoing miracle that is wonderfully presented already in the Old Testament.” - From the Foreword by Joel H. Nederhood ​ 9x6 - Pp. 135 - Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Norman De Jong , Ph.D., served as a professor for many years at Dordt University and Trinity Christian College. He then went on to study theology at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and was subsequently ordained as a Minister of the Word in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Dr. De Jong is a highly respected author of books, Bible studies and articles. With his careful text- analyses, he may sometimes challenge conventional thinking but he always drives you to dig deeper into God’s Word. Available world-wide through our global and regional distributors Buy Now USA Buy Now CA Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

Holy Bible English Dort Version (EDV) 1657 Two Volumes ​ BulK Invoice Register Wholly Accurate! Forever True! ​ Here presented is the first-ever publication of the historic English Dort Version of Holy Scripture, without its running commentary. Introductions. fresh outlines and references included. In dignified Elizabethan English, here Scripture is 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 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. 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 Volume II: 8x10 Pp. 542 Soft-Cover ​ Available world-wide from our global and local distribution partners Buy Now - US Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More...

The Dordrecht Bible Commentary Volume VI: The Epistles & Revelation ​ 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. This final offering in the six-volume set, preserving the original, Early-Modern 17th Century text, consists of the books of Romans - Revelation. Epistolary Literature of the New Testament can be compared to the Prophetical Books in the Old Testament. As the latter provide the writings of the primary messengers of the covenant throughout the history recorded in the previous books, so the apostles are the primary messengers and interpreters of covenant history recorded in the Gospels and Acts. Instruction for God’s people runs from personal holiness to Christian worldview, pastoral guidance to combating heresy, ecclesiastical problem-solving to expansive vision-casting, comfort for the afflicted to affliction for the comfortable, living in the now to living in what is to come, reaching the lost to retaining the antithesis, Christian freedom to considerate abstinence—and countless more vital themes are covered with clarity and illumination. ​ In this the last volume, particularly rich are Rembrandt’s portrayals of our apostolic fathers who laid the firm foundation of the church. Also inspiring are the final two biographies of the scholars who contributed to the over 58,000 comments in this gift to the church. The seven appointed theologians of the Great Synod of Dort 1618-1619, as well as their numerous revisors and consultants, provided perhaps the most complete and competent Bible version and commentary in the history of the Church, ​ 8 x 10 - Pp. 436 Soft-Cover & E-Book Buy Six-Volume Set The Apostle Paul in Prison (Rembrandt) Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

In the King's Presence How Christ's Royal Majesty Enriches Corporate Worship Hexon J. Maldonado O Worship the King! ​ That Christ is our glorious King should compel us to scour the Scriptures to see how he desires to be approached and worshipped. Not because we worry about what he might do to us. But because we love and adore him, and we desire to please and honor him in all that we do, particularly in how we engage in corporate worship. This book is about the meaning and spiritual reality of biblical worship. It’s about how we should respond when we find ourselves in the presence of our King. See worship transformed from "anything goes" to "everything God." ​ Pp. 223 Soft-cover & E-book ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ ​ ​ Listen to Hexon's interview on Iron Sharpens Iron radio broadcast ​ ​ Also on the Basic Bible Podcast ​ ​ Hexon J. Maldonado is the founding pastor and Pastor for Preaching at Tapestry Community Church (Belton, Texas, USA). He holds an M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY) and a B.A. in Religion from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX). He and his wife, and their four children, reside in central Texas. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Endorsements In many cases the Church has caved to the entertainment, consumer, and political pressures of our culture. The temptation to accommodate is great but, in his book, Hexon Maldonado will help us recover the joy, blessing, honor, and reverence of entering into the King’s presence in corporate worship. -- Rev. Jack Smith, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX Why do we go to church? This simple answer: we’ve been invited. It’s not our initiative but God’s. He is the King and we are his people who have free access through the mediation of his Son. Exploring this amazing reality with solid biblical insight, this book offers a bracing, winsome and convincing adjustment in our approach. If all of our churches followed the wisdom here, the fruit would be enormous! —Michael Horton, Ph.D. Professor of Systematic Theology Westminster Seminary California The holiness and majesty of God informs everything that Hexon Maldonado writes regarding corporate worship. God is actually present among His people when we gather together. We join in with the heavenly worship already taking place around His throne. Since God is the ultimate sovereign, he must not to be treated lightly, but approached with reverence. This is a concise biblical theology of worship that will ignite in your soul a desire to draw near to the very presence of God with the church.” —Allan Kenitz, Pastor Reformed Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, MI ​ Guided by the Reformation principle of Sola Scriptura, Maldonado relentlessly pursues the truth that God is the author of His own worship. Although cognizant of the New Testament’s primacy in shaping the public worship of the Church in keeping with the Gospel, Maldonado, to his credit, is not dismissive of the Old Testament—as if to regulate it almost to a ‘non-essential status.’ If one is looking for a primer on the corporate worship of the Christian Church, this book would be an excellent starting point.” —Joe W. Kelley, Th.M., D.Min. Pastor and Seminary Professor, Emeritus Providence Theological Seminary Hexon Maldonado’s wonderful new book unfolds the spiritual reality of corporate worship from the clear teachings of God’s word. It is at the same time both theologically rich and accessibly practical. I highly recommend it to my fellow pastors and fellow believers alike. If taken to heart, the wisdom found within these pages is a gift which will deepen our weekly services by preparing and equipping the local church to gather together in reverence and awe into the very throne room of His Majesty the King for the purpose of glorifying and enjoying Him. —Greg Van Court, Pastor Dayspring Fellowship, Austin, TX Pastor Maldonado sets out the elements of corporate worship as found in Scripture and then goes on to examine our responsibility as Christians to worship in light of the Lordship of Christ. As an Anglican Priest, I greatly appreciated his emphasis on the sacramental aspects of worship, something that is too often neglected, if not completely left behind. A great help and obvious labor of love.” —Fr. Rogers Meredith St Francis Anglican Church Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth Exegetically rich and Christ-centered, this study covers the sweep of redemptive history to show the significance of the church’s assembly under the rule of King Jesus. Whether you are a pastor or a church goer, this book will help you recapture the awesome thing that is happening when believers gather for worship. If you want to make Sunday mornings count for the glory of God, read this! —Daniel Drake, Preaching Elder Killeen Bible Church, Killeen, TX 6x9 - Soft-Cover - pp. 223 ​ Available through our global and regional distributors Buy Now - US Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - AU Listen Listen Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Nsmpress Author FAQs Do you have a manuscript that should be published for world-wide impact? ​ What is North Star Ministry Press LLC ( Nsmpress )? Nsmpress publishes soft-cover and e-books (hard-cover for select offerings). We focus on publications that fit comfortably within the historic Christian faith . Of special interest are works in theology, Biblical interpretation, Christian living, cultural analysis, empowerment for the underprivileged, church history and personal piety. We publish non-fiction and fiction. This is not a self-publishing, indie, hybrid or vanity publisher. ​ Must approved authors subscribe to a particular statement of faith? No. However, our Worldview Statement describes our convictions. The bottom line is that through publishing, we desire with your partnership, to proclaim the truth of God's Word for the love of God's people. ​ Will the publishing of my book cost me anything? 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​ The Five Omnias of the Reformation You have undoubtedly heard of the Five Solas of the Reformation. Whether it’s been on websites, in sermons or magazines, and maybe even at a conference or two, you’ve rejoiced in the celebrated truths. As you reflect, you may recall that the Solas are by-and-large distinctive and exclusive in character. After all, the Reformers were systematically demarking orthodox landscape by the old landmarks. We’ve come to appreciate their immense sacrifice for the Five Solas--Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone and To God Alone Be Glory. These shape the architecture for the church’s pentagon, its bulwark, particularly in well-grounded soteriology that was threatened to extinction by the Roman Catholic Church. We venture to say that the Five Solas ought to drive us to the Five Omnias of the Reformation. You know the Latin word, omni, from words like “omni-directional,” i.e. something that receives or transmits signals in all directions. The Five Omnias embody Five Alls. One could say that “Solas” and “Omnias” are two sides of the same coin. Though it would take quite a library to begin to explain each, let me dare a few lines to show how marvelously the Omnias spring from the Solas. 1 Omnis Scriptura (2 Tim. 3:16) What this first Omnia means is that the Bible is more than our only source of inerrant revelation. Note well, that all Scripture is profitable for teaching and training in righteousness. For precisely this reason, among the Reformers, the Old Testament appears new again; the lectionary is discarded for living, expository preaching; and all of Scripture—Genesis to Revelation—is recognized as the thrilling history of God’s redemptive activity from Creation to Consummation, centered upon the atonement. When it comes to the Reformation, a new era dawns with all Scripture. That’s why Reformed exegesis focuses not so much on pet texts, as it does on every text in terms of the entire Bible. And Omnis Scriptura is our guide whether or not it is comfortable for us or correct by culture’s standards. You can be sure that every verse provides relevant data for a Christian’s GPS. Since Scripture covers all history, we also cherish its drama as indubitable testimony that God is directing every moment for the eternal embrace of his people. And what about those things men of the world happen to “discover” in God’s providence? Such must conform not in part but to all of his Word. For with the Reformation, the church retrieves nothing but the truth. 2 Omnes Gentes (Matt. 28:19) Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus issued the church “The Great Commission,” to go into all the world, “teaching them everything I have commanded you.” “World” here in theological Latin is from gentes, i.e., world or nations. Christ is the Word, the Logos; all of God’s Word revealed must penetrate Omnes Gentes, all nations. You know the term, “Gentiles.” Paul says the gospel is not only for the Jews but also for the Gentiles— literally, tribes and families, way beyond the Jewish camp—the world. Remember, God made the covenant promise that all the nations of the earth would be blessed through Abraham’s seed. Omnes Gentes means the Body of Christ may never take a break from going all out. This gem of the Reformation immediately sparkles in Reformed businessmen (merchants) traveling far and wide—even to the New World—for commerce. Their countless, dangerous voyages at the time of the Reformation and into the Dutch Golden Age proved invaluable for distributing the rediscovered treasure for transforming civilizations. Also, they were blessed with means to finance full-time missionary labors. Reformation capital enthusiastically embarks on world missions. 3 Omnis Omnia (I Cor. 10:31) Speaking of cultural transformation, Paul preached that in Christ all things were created and that God has placed all things under his feet. No surprise then, that whatsoever we do, must be done in praise to his name. Precious is the thought that all of life is sacred, that every square inch falls under Christ’s reign. So, if we are to strum the five-string guitar of the Solas, we’d better march to the beat of our Master’s drum in claiming every sphere as belonging to him. Salvation is through faith alone, but a living faith geared for unfathomable impact. But was this not God’s plan from the beginning? The Spirit of God moving upon the face of the waters, and storming Pentecost with wind and fire, now has his eye on the Omnis Omnia—All Things, All Spheres—in his path. For the Reformation, the Great Commission breathed new life into the Cultural Mandate to fill the earth and subdue it for Christ’s sake. Now, even bells on horses and clanging cooking pots begin to ring out a new tune as holy unto the Lord. So, rejected was the medieval dichotomy between sacred and secular. Sure, on the one hand, the Reformers transformed the church and its worship. But, on the other hand, they also established Christian education, hospitals, poverty relief, free enterprise, political engagement and even sanitary sewer systems—all in service to Christ who rules over all. So the Reformers literally paved the way for building a Christian society from the ground up. In other words, the Reformation launched Christian worldview. Not for building a utopia on earth, mind you, but for preparing the elect for the life to come. 4 Omnia Membra (1 Cor. 12:12) Essential for activating the Five Solas was the Reformation’s insistence on the priesthood of all believers. The Apostle states more than once that every member of Christ’s church, from the cradle to the grave, has a valued role to play for all Scripture to get to all nations into every sphere of life. With no single body-part more essential than the rest, the church needs eyes and ears as well as arms and legs. This monumental Omnia disallows anyone to sit in the bleachers only to applaud religious professionals. Now, all members sing, all members serve. The Apostolic strategy is to grow a covenant community fully engaged. With that in mind, is it any wonder the Reformation placed such a high premium on Preaching the Word, catechizing the youth and life-long learning for adults? Not to mention translating Scripture into the language of the people? They viewed intentional faith formation as celestial equipping for life reformation. No one left behind because Omnia Membra—All Members—are enlisted for active duty. As you can see, the Reformation mobilizes a powerful, democratic movement within divinely designed order. 5 Omnis Corda (Mark 12:30) All said, along with the global, volcanic eruption of the Five Solas, the Reformation never missed a beat on the heart of the matter. Jesus said we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart. The wisdom of Proverbs cries out, “My son, give me thy heart.” Calvin’s famous motto: “I offer my heart to Thee, Lord, promptly and sincerely.” You need only think of the Calvinist Sursum Corda, “Let us lift up our hearts on high in heaven where Jesus is . . . .” So says our venerable Lord’s Supper form, straight from the heart of Geneva, Heidelberg and Dordrecht. Rejecting condemnable papal idolatry as mere, outward ritual, our Reformation heroes appropriated by grace deep down a comprehensive Christianity that is anchored in the heart. When Christ knocks on the door of yours, he’s not begging for a room to rent; he enters to take ownership of the entire estate. Our Savior didn’t shed his blood, send his Spirit, and graciously soften your hard heart, only to leave some corners cold and uninhabitable. There, the King of the Universe shall be enthroned in all his royal majesty. For all Scripture, to reach all nations, in all spheres, with all members, those Reformers had certain knowledge and assured confidence that the Hound of Heaven would never rest until he’s flooded the hearts of his own with his irresistible love. With the Reformation, the Bride welcomes the Bridegroom into her innermost chambers. Omnis Deus: What? One More All? Paul lifts off as he writes of “the one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Eph. 4:6). For a fleeting moment I thought, “Is not this one more Omnia? Are there perhaps six ‘Alls’ of the Reformation, rather than five? Can you see it now? Omnis Deus gushes magnificently in and through all the Omnias. Is this not a glorious doxology for those five, briefly explained? For this knee-bending compendium presents a heaven’s-eye view of all—from life to death, time to eternity, things visible to invisible. Because yes, it’s all about God; nothing really about us. No wonder the Latin root omni distinguishes divine, incommunicable attributes as in omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. By no accident, the absolute Sovereignty of God is the crown jewel of Calvinism. You might say, All for One and One for All. Here is why the Five Alls flow so freely from the Five Alones, which conclude with “To God Alone, Be Glory.” So what do the Five Omnias entail? All Scripture, All Nations, All Spheres, All Members and All your Heart. And with two words, you can describe the entire Reformed enterprise: All God. To sum up: the Reformation was not only exclusive, but also inclusive; not only about closely defined distinctives but also broadly applied directives; we are not only to guard carefully the citadels by the old landmarks, but also vigorously to plant the Kingdom flag in ever-expanding territories of our lives. While the Solas ground the church in her priceless soteriology, the Omnias galvanize her for palatial eschatology. This is our testimony until the Lord of the Harvest arrives—the All in All—for all his own. ​ - Copyright (c) 2019 North Star Ministry Press All Rights Reserved Subscribe Thanks for submitting! Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More