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Christless Christianity Book Introduction: Christians have always had their differences, but never in church history have there been so many statistics indicating that many Christians today are practicing what can only be described as "Christless Christianity."
Published by Baker Books to be released October 31, 2008. Click here to pre-order: Christless Christianity Now available from Westminster John Knox:
People and Place Book Introduction: In this final volume of a four-volume series, Michael Horton explores the origin, mission, and destiny of the church through the lens of covenantal theology. Arguing that the history of Israel and the covenant of grace provide the proper context for New Testament ecclesiology, Horton then shows how the church is constituted through the ascension of Christ, Pentecost, and the Parousia and continues to live by the Word and sacraments. Horton';s goal is to demonstrate the potential of a covenantal model for integrating the themes of the church as people and as place, with an urgent concern for contemporary practice. Click here to order: People and Place Dr. Riddlebarger in the Chicago Area Dr. Riddlebarger spoke at the Covenant OPC Annual Conference in Orland Park, IL on September 26-28, 2008. The lectures covered "Biblical Eschatology."Please visit www.sermonaudio.com/covenantopc to access the audio from the conference.
Experiencing the Truth Experiencing the Truth communicates the need of a vibrant, experiential, Reformed Christianity among African-Americans and all believers. How does a believer choose a church to attend? Sadly too many Christians search for churches that serve them and meet their perceived needs. Instead they should prefer places where God is exalted and biblical truth and Christian doctrine are proclaimed. Such churches are essential if Christians are to understand what God is doing and what he calls His people to be. Experiencing the Truth presents these truths not simply to African-American churches, but also to the whole church today. Anthony Carter, Michael Leach, and Ken Jones clearly present the need for a vibrant, experiential, Reformed Christianity among African-Americans. These authors lay out the biblical basis for choosing and attending a church, and they demonstrate how the historic Reformed expression has been the most biblically accurate and experientially consistent expression of Christianity. Click here to order: Experiencing the Truth Dr. Horton and Dr. D.A. Carson 
Clarus, which is Latin for bright or clear, is Desert Springs Church's annual conference dedicated to understanding the Bible better. The goal of CLARUS is to enlighten the church and clarify difficult theological issues. This year's conference was entitled is "Galatians and the problem of Self Justification"
Audio now available! Concerning our brothers on Issues, Etc.
FREE Audio Download: Dr. Horton recently interviewed the author of the WSJ article mentioned above, and this interview can be streamed or downloaded directly from our website. (To download, right-click the above link and choose "Save Target As..."). Michael Horton at Conference in Florida  Dr. Horton joined Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, Dr. R. Scott Clark, and Dr. R.C. Sproul at the Ponta Verda Presbyterian Church conference entitled "The Gospel Driven Life." Click here to purchase the audio of this conference. Dr. Horton Spoke at WSC Annual Conference  Dr. Michael Horton spoke at the annual Westminster Seminary California faculty conference. This year's theme was "Missional & Reformed: Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Reached." For information on purchasing audio of the conference visit: www.wscal.edu/newsevents/conferences/conference08/index.php Dr. Michael Horton spoke at a conference sponsored by the Phoenix United Reformed Church & Westminster Seminary California entitled "Our Spiritual Environment: Living as Christians in a Pluralistic Society". Dr. Horton was joined by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, President and Professor of Church History at Westminster Seminary California. For information on conference audio visit: www.phoenixurc.org/sermons.php Rev. Jones and Dr. Horton at the Miami Pastors' Conference 2007 On November 8-10 Glendale Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida hosted a conference entitled "What Is The Gospel?" Dr. Michael Horton and Rev. Ken Jones were two of the featured speakers. To order CDs of this conference visit http://www.glendalembchurch.org/conference.cfm. 
Dr. Horton Appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes On Sunday, Oct 14th, Michael Horton was interviewed concerning the teaching and ministry of popular televangelist Joel Osteen, author of Your Best Life Now. See our full Press Release and the story on the 60 Minutes website.
The White Horse Inn Came to D.C. On Friday, October 19th Christ Reformed Church of DC welcomed radio hosts Michael Horton, Ken Jones, and guest Brian Lee for a special White Horse Inn recording. The hosts record a program on "Heavenly Worship" and took questions from the audience. For more information visit www.ChristReformedDC.org. Now available from Westminster John Knox:
Covenant and Salvation Book Introduction: Following Covenant and Eschatology and Lord and Servant, this third volume of a four-part series examines Christian salvation from the perspective of covenant theology. In Covenant and Salvation, Michael Horton surveys law and gospel, union with Christ, and justification and theosis, conversing with both classical and contemporary viewpoints. Click here to order: Covenant and Salvation Now available from Wipf and Stock:
Theologia et Apologia Book Introduction: Theologia et Apologia gathers together eighteen essays, written by a wide range of scholars, on Reformation theology and its defense. Orthodox theology, grounded in the Scriptures, calls humanity to believe. This same theology must also be presented and defended to a world that has often not attended to its vital message. Collectively, these essays teach and defend the biblical theology articulated during the Reformation and still today. They address topics including the inspiration, canon, and interpretation of Scripture, Reformation era developments, classic and modern apologetics, and other topics. This helpful book, honoring Rod Rosenbladt, a notable theologian and apologist, is a welcome addition to the library of any thinking Christian. Rod Rosenbladt is Professor of Theology and Christian Apologetics at Concordia University Irvine. He is one of the cohosts of the nationally syndicated radio program, The White Horse Inn. Contributors: Eric Casteel, Alfonso O. Espinosa, Adam S. Francisco, Michael Horton, Korey D. Maas, Charlie Mallie, Jeffrey Mallinson, Angus Menuge, John Warwick Montgomery, Steven P. Mueller, Steven R. J. Parks, Craig A. Parton, Mark A. Pierson, John T. Pless, Kim Riddlebarger, Rick Ritchie, R. C. Sproul, Daniel van Voorhis Click here to order: Theologia et Apologia Available from Zondervan:
Too Good To Be True Book Introduction: Is Christianity for winners? Judging by a lot of the inspirational messages we receive in American pop culture, it sure looks like it. Movie stars, beauty queens, athletes, politicians, executives and entrepreneurs: these are our heroes in the church every bit as much as they are anywhere else. Much of our worship seems stuck in high gear, without that full range of emotion that we find In Too Good to be True the message is not that we can be happier, healthier, wealthier, smarter, or more successful if we just “give Jesus a chance.” Instead of this unfailingly upbeat message, which eventually leaves us without much sustenance in times of real crisis, we need a view of God, ourselves and the real world that can give us real anchors when life’s storms hit hardest. Fresh from putting out a few fires in his own life, author Michael Horton weaves personal stories together with a running contrast between the “theology of the glory” and the “theology of cross”—that is, the “I want it all, I want it now” attitude versus the patient endurance of our present trials in anticipation of the destiny that awaits us and the down-payment we’ve already received toward its realization. Far from being morbid or pessimistic, Too Good to be True calls us to face the tragic side of life in order to rekindle our excitement about the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Warm, pastoral and candid, Too Good to be True is first aid for those who can say with Job, “Surely you have worn me out.” The good news that God’s Word proclaims is a recipe for disaster. That is to say, it comes as a relevant announcement only to those who are in trouble for one reason or another. Too Good to be True calls for more realism in facing life’s challenges and a richer view of God and his purposes to match them. Click here to order: Too Good To Be True
The Man of Sin Description: What should Christians believe about the Antichrist? Christians have always been fascinated with the Antichrist, but recently the interest seems to have reached an all-time high, with pop culture depictions and speculation leaving many people confused or even frightened. But what does the Bible really say? What have Christians throughout history believed about the Antichrist? Should we fear the Antichrist or such things as the mark of the Beast? Have some end-times prophecies already been fulfilled? Pastor and professor Kim Riddlebarger carefully untangles the confusion surrounding this biblical doctrine. He considers common beliefs about the Antichrist and end times, closely examines the relevant scriptural passages, and explains how these passages have been interpreted historically by the church. Pastors, professors, and concerned Christians seeking trustworthy guidance on the doctrine of the Antichrist will appreciate Riddlebarger's sound biblical approach. Author Information: Kim Riddlebarger (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is currently the senior pastor of Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, California, and visiting professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is also a cohost of the White Horse Inn radio program, a weekly broadcast on more than fifty radio stations. Beyond sensationalism and silliness, this book on the Antichrist corrects a tendency among a lot of us simply to ignore the topic. Riddlebarger writes with accessible prose, although there is always more research and analysis behind it than meets the eye. If you want to learn about this strange New Testament figure without all the hype usually associated with the genre, look no further. It's serious, interesting, well-informed, and edifying reading. - Michael Horton, professor of theology and apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
God of Promise In this masterful summary of covenant theology, Horton carefully shows how systematic covenant theology holds together many important biblical principles. Clear and comprehensive, this book is the ideal introduction to covenant theology.
Book Excerpt: We live in a world of broken promises. The fragile web of truthful communication and practical living connects us to each other and when any part of that web comes under significant stress, the trust on which our relationships depend can easily break. It’s not just self-interest that is, outright violation of our commitments ("what we have done," in the prayer of confession), but often the pursuit of things that are in themselves worthy but subordinate goods ("what we have left undone") that tug on this web. Either way, we transgress the law of love. As Jesus reminds us, there is an inseparable connection between "the two tables" of the Law: love of God (the vertical dimension) and love of neighbor (the horizontal). In the fall of humanity in Adam, recapitulated in the history of Israel, human relationships fray as a result of prior infidelity to their Covenant Lord. And yet in the midst of our broken promises, there is always before, during, and after the promise-making and promise-keeping, God who will not let the web fall apart. God’s very existence is covenantal: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in unceasing devotion to each other, reaching outward beyond the Godhead to create a community of creatures serving as a giant analogy of that relationship. Created in the image of that Triune God, we are by nature outgoing, relationship-establishing, interdependent, finding ourselves in the other and not just in ourselves. Unlike the persons of the Trinity, there was a time when we were not. But when God did decide to create, it was not a decree from a lonely monarch, but Father, Son, and Holy Spirit filled with delight in establishing a creaturely, finite analogy of that eternal giving-and-receiving. It’s not just that we were created and then given a covenant; we were created as covenant creatures—partners not in deity, to be sure, but in the drama that was about to unfold in history. Covenant creatures by nature, every person has a personal relationship with God. What exactly the nature of that relationship happens to be after the fall will be taken up at some length in this book, but there can be no doubt: everyone has a relationship with God and the shape of that relationship is covenantal. If that is true, then it stands to reason that we would want to know more about the nature of that relationship. Click here to order: God of Promise |
Many of you may be aware of the news regarding our colleagues from the Lutheran (LCMS) radio talk-show Issues Etc. However, for those of you who did not know, the show was abruptly cancelled on Tuesday, March 18. We were deeply saddened at this news since the WHI hosts have been frequent guests on Issues Etc. for many years, along with the fact that Rev. Todd Wilken has served as a guest host of the WHI on a number of occasions. Although many details have not been released by the LCMS concerning the decision to cancel the show, Mollie Hemingway (contributing author to Modern Reformation) has written a very informative article in The Wall Street Journal (Friday, March 28: 
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