From Off The Shelf

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I would be sharing my library here for the reference of a future soul who would be inspired to do serious personal study on Church history, wherein God gifted particular men to her for her edification and preservation in the way of the truth, and their works have been tested through the passing ages as  theology that is grounded firmly on Scripture and the love of it. Much of the present silliness that has crept into the church and contaminated minds a plenty professing Christian comes from utter ignorance of scripture, and an understanding void of biblical context. Humans are a diverse mystery, and often disagree on the color of the sky so to speak, but that is the benefit of looking back through the lens of Church history, to the works of people used mightily of God to keep us inside His truth. 

For now, here are two reading materials I highly recommend regarding types and figures of Christ, and reformed puritan thoughts on prayer.

The Glory and Fullness of Jesus Christ by William McEwen

William McEwen is one of the forgotten writers of the Scottish church of the eighteenth century and one of the great popular exponents of a sound biblical typology. In this book, McEwen investigates numerous people, places, and things in the Old Testament and shows how they prefigure the Lord Jesus Christ

Book 1: Typical Persons

  1. Christ and Adam compared
  2. Noah
  3. Melchizedek
  4. Isaac
  5. Jacob
  6. Joseph
  7. Moses
  8. The Priesthood
  9. Joshua
  10. Samson
  11. David
  12. Solomon
  13. Jonah

Book 2: Typical Things

  • Jacob's Ladder
  • The Burning Bush
  • The Pillar of Cloud and Fire
  • The Manna in the Wilderness
  • The Rock in the Wilderness
  • The Brazen Serpent
  • Thoughts on the Veil of Moses
  • The Sacrifices
  • The Ordinance of the Passover
  • The Ordinance of the Scapegoat
  • The Ordinance of the Red Heifer
  • The Ordinance of the Year of Jubilee
  • The Law of the Leper
  • The Law of the Near Kinsman
  • The Holy Nation of Israel
  • The Victory over the Nations of Canaan
  • The Allegory of Hagar and Sarah

Book 3: Typical Places

  • The Cities of Refuge
  • The Tabernacle in the Wilderness
  • The Temple of Solomon
  • The Ordinance of the Ark and Mercy Seat
  • The Ordinance of the Golden Table
  • The Ordinance of the Golden Candlestick
  • The Ordinance of the Golden Altar
  • The Ordinance of the Brazen Altar
  • The Ordinance of the Brazen Laver
  • The Ordinance of the Anointing Oil
  • The Land of Canaan
  • The Holy City of Jerusalem, and the Holy Hill of Zion
  • The Feast of Tabernacles
  • The Fast of Anniversary Atonement
  • The Feast of First-fruits and of Pentecost
  • The Feast of the New Moon
  • The Metaphorical Priesthood of all Christians

An Evangelical History
The Great Matter and End of Gospel Preaching 

Each chapter exhibits a lively meditation, providing concise, conversational, and user-friendly explanations of each subject under review. If you wish to better understand how the Hebrew Scriptures point to Jesus, read McEwen on the types and prepare to delight in the glory and fullness of Christ.

William McEwen (1735–1762) served as minister of the gospel at Associate Congregation in Dundee, Scotland. He studied divinity under Ebenezer Erskine and James Fisher, leaders in the Scottish secession from the national church.

Taking Hold Of God - Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer (compilation)

In 'Taking Hold of God', you will enter the treasury of the church of Jesus Christ and discover some of its most valuable gems on the subject of Christian prayer. The writings of the Reformers and Puritans shine with the glory of God in Christ, offering us much wisdom and insight today that can make our own prayer lives more informed, more extensive, more fervent, and more effectual.

Six contemporary scholars explore the writings and prayer lives of several Reformers and Puritans - among them Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Perkins, Matthew Henry, and Jonathan Edwards - guiding us to growth in prayer and a more grateful communion with God.

  • Martin Luther on Prayer and Reformation.
  • John Calvin on Prayer as Communion with God.
  • John Knox: A Theologian of Prayer.
  • William Perkins on the Lord’s Prayer.
  • Anthony Burgess on Christ’s Prayer for Us.
  • John Bunyan on Praying with the Holy Spirit.
  • The Puritans on the Help of the Holy Spirit in Prayer.
  • Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer.
  • Thomas Boston on Praying to Our Father.
  • Jonathan Edwards on Prayer and the Triune God.
  • Puritan Prayers for World Missions.
  • Prayerful Praying Today.

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