Reformation & Revival Volume 9 now on-line

The following articles are now on-line in PDF:

Volume 9 No 1 - Theme: The Christian Pulpit

	John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction Needed: A Reformation Of True Preaching," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 7-12.
	Phil A. Newton, "Biblical Preaching," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 13-33.
	Scott M. Gibson, "Biblical Preaching In An Anti-Authority Age," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 35-44.
	Tom Wells, "Preaching The Kingdom Of God," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 45-56.
	Victor Gordon, "The Calling Of The Preacher," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 57-67.
	Brandon G. Withrow, "An Empty Threat: Jonathan Edwards On Y2K And The Power Of Preaching," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 69-92.
	Cecil Siriwardene, "Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: His Views Of Preaching," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 93-117.
	Gerald M. Bilkes, "The Preaching Of Samuel Davies," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 119-135.
	Michael A.G. Haykin, "Hearing The Word: Robert Hall's Reflections On How Best To Profit Spiritually From Preaching," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 137-146.
	John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 147-161.
	Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 163-208.
	John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 9.1 (Winter 2000): 209-217.
	Volume 9 No 2 - Theme: Restoring True Worship - Part One
	John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction Recovering Worship: Regaining Our Focus," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 7-12.
	John D. Witoliet, "Discerning The Spirits: Making Wise Choices In An Era Of Liturgical Change," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 15-28.
	Ron Man, "Jesus Our Worship Leader: The Mediating Work Of The Son In Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 31-43.
	Gregg Strawbridge, "How Sweet And Awful Is The Place: Zion And Congregational Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 45-61.
	Marva J. Dawn, "Worship And Community," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 65-76.
	Ron Man, "Worship And The Glory Of God," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 79-99.
	Ronald B. Allen, "Worship In The Psalms Exodus 15 And The Praise Of God Part One," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 103-113.
	Tom Wells, "The Epistle To The Hebrews And Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 115-129.
	Ron Man, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 133-139.
	John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article Retrieving The Tradition And Renewing Evangelicalism: A Primer For Suspicious Protestants,"Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 143-153.
	Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 155-168.
	John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 9.2 (Spring 2000): 171-180.
	Volume 9 No 3 - Theme: Restoring True Worship - Part Two
	John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 7-9.
	Ron Man, "What The Church Needs Now: Worship Perspectives For The New Millennium," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 11-22.
	Eric E. Wright, "Seeking Balance In Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 25-52.
	T.M. Moore, "Lament For A Lost Liturgy," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 55-57.
	John Mason Hodges, "Aesthetics And The Place Of Beauty In Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 59-74.
	Tim Ralston, "'Remember And Worship': The Mandate And The Means," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 77-89.
	Tom Wells, "The Book Of Revelation And The Subject Of Worship," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 93-106.
	Ronald B. Allen, "Worship In The Psalms Exodus 15 And The Praise of God Part Two," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 109-118.
	Robert E. Webber, "Is Our Worship Adequately Triune?" Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 121-129.
	Ron Man, "Worship And The Word," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 133-147.
	Dave Osterlund, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 149-170.
	Richard J. Vincent, "A Review Article Lessons From An Apostate," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 171-186.
	Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 187-210.
	John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 9.3 (Summer 2000): 211-221.
	Volume 9 No 4 - Theme: The Word of God
	John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 7-11.
	Tom Wells, "'What Do We Mean By "The Word Of God?'," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 13-22.
	Fred G. Zaspel, "A Brief History Of Divine Revelation," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 25-35.
	P. Andrew Sandlin, "Two Paradigms For Adherents Of Sola Scriptura," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 37-46.
	Robert Kolb, "Reality Rests On The Word Of The Lord: Martin Luther's Understanding Of God's Word," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 47-63.
	David G. Moore, "Raising Some Concerns Over The "Inductive Method" Of Bible Study," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 65-73.
	Michael A.G. Haykin, "A Spirituality Of The Word: The Scriptures In Early Baptist Life And Thought," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 75-89.
	Michael J. Glodo, "Sola Ecclesia: The Lost Reformation Doctrine," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 91-97.
	Zachary Eswine, "The Secret Of Preaching: Wise Counsel From 'Old Princeton'," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 99-141.
	John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 143-160.
	Bassam M. Madany, "A Review Article The World In The Post-1990s," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 161-175.
	Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 177-213.
	John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 9.4 (Fall 2000): 215-224.

Leading Christian Charity IBS-STL UK Announces Plans To Sell Operations Due To Financial Challenges

Leading Christian book and Bible charity IBS-STL UK today announced that it has appointed Baker Tilly Corporate Finance LLP to pursue the sale of its operations.

The move has come after a succession of financial problems, in particular the failed implementation of a new SAP computer system in October 2008, the effects of which were exacerbated by the economic downturn. These have caused significant cash flow pressures, excess stock, and supply chain and service difficulties in its distribution and retail units. They have culminated in the decision to exit the business.

IBS-STL UK convened an emergency task force led by Global President of Biblica and former CEO of STL, Keith Danby, which has been in constant dialogue with its suppliers and bankers. It had also engaged restructuring and business process consultants in an attempt to resolve the systems and financial challenges.

Danby said: “Given the severe financial and operational strains we have experienced, the Board of Trustees and management team believe a sale or exit from all or parts of certain operations is a prudent and necessary step. Whilst a difficult decision, we are focused on finding a solution to continue the important work of IBS-STL UK, to secure the jobs of the 490 people employed in our ministry, and to fulfill our financial obligations to our suppliers and creditors. We are working diligently and praying vigilantly for a successful outcome.”

The corporate finance division of Baker Tilly is actively marketing the operations of the charity to a number of interested parties and is hopeful it will complete negotiations for the sales or potential closures within the next few weeks. IBS-STL UK was founded in 1962 and has grown to become a major UK charity.

IBS-STL UK has three trading divisions; Authentic Media, a book and music publisher; STL Distribution, a distributor of Christian resources and Wesley Owen Books and Music, a retailer with 40 shops in the UK. IBS-STL UK is part of Biblica, a global Bible translation, publishing, distribution and outreach ministry serving more than 100 countries with books, Bibles and other Christian resources. Biblica said the planned sale of the UK operations will not impact its other global operations and donor funds supporting Biblica’s worldwide outreach ministries will not be affected.

Michael Fitch, Chairman of the IBS-STL UK Board of Trustees, concluded: “We continue to believe strongly in the power of God’s Word and Christian resources to change peoples’ lives. We are praying that we can pass the torch on to other likeminded organisations so that our UK staff, suppliers and ministry partners can carry our work forward.”

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Comment: This is a sad day for Christian bookselling in the UK. The news was not altogether unexpected, as in addition to the reasons cited about STL was badly effected by the recent collapse of the SPCK bookshop chain. Please remember the staff in your prayers as they now face an uncertain future and what could be a miserable Christmas.

Winner of November Giveaway item

The winner of the November Giveaway - Ralph P. Martin's An Early Christian Confession  - is Keith Williams. 


Congratulations Keith!


As the 2nd October Giveaway item was not claimed by the winner, so  I have drawn another at random. The new winner is Adam Reece. A copy of  F.F. Bruce's Tyndale Monograph on The Teacher of Righteousness in the Qumran Texts will be in the post to him shortly.

Reformation & Revival Volume 8 now on-line

The following articles are now available on-line in PDF:

Volume 8 No 1 - Theme: Luther - Part Two

John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction: Why Luther?" Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 7-10.

Robert Kolb, "Martin Luther: The Man And His Mind," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 11-33.

Michael A.G. Haykin, "Post Tenebras Lux Martin Luther: Pathfinder Of The Reformation," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 35-47.

Robert D. Preus, "The Theology Of The Cross," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 49-79.

James Edward McGoldrick, "Luther's Doctrine Of Predestination," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 81-103.

Dennis Marzolf, "Luther In The Pew: Song And Worship," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 105-120.

Steven A. Hein, "Luther On Vocatio: Ordinary Life For Ordinary Saints," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 121-142.

Charles P. Huckaby, "Luther The Catechist," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 143-166.

David H. Linden, "A Study On Justification," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 167-200.

Rod Rosenbladt, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 201-216.

Charles P. Huckaby, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 217-236.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 8.1 (Winter 1999): 237-251.

Volume 8 No 2 - Theme: Revival - True or False?
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 7-8.

William D. Lollar, "What Does True Revival Look Like? Thoughts On The Brownsville Revival," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 9-21.

Richard D. Easton, "Jonathan Edwards On Revival: An Analysis Of His Thought As Used By Proponents And Critics Of The Toronto Blessing," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 23-40.

Jim Elliff, "Revival And The Unregenerate Church Member," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 41-63.

Michael F. Gleason, "Dawn Deferred," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 65-83.

Christopher Byrd, "Controversies Of The Great Awakening In The Middle Colonies," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 85-101.

John F. Thornbury, "Asahel Nettleton's Conflict With Finneyism," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 103-119.

Monte E. Wilson, "Green Berets For Jesus," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 121-137.

T.M. Moore, "Edwards On Evangelism," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 139-156.

Tom Wells, "Motives For Evangelism," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 157-167.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 169-177.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 8.2 (Spring 1999): 179-221.

Volume 8 No 3 - Theme: Christian Unity
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 7-17.

John Boonzaaÿer, "One Holy Catholic Church," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 19-48.

Thomas N. Smith, "Christian Unity: The Pilgrim's Progress," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 49-66.

Joel R. Beeke, "The Church's Unity," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 67-73.

Mark Coppenger, "The "Athletic" Unity Of The Church," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 75-88.

Larry McCall, "Accepting Those Who Differ: Lessons On Unity From Romans 14 And 15," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 89-99.

Tom Wells, "Baptism And The Unity Of Christians," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 101-110.

Phil A. Newton, "My Journey Through The Church Growth Movement," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 111-126.

Denis D. Haack, "Living On The Ragged Edge: Christian Faithfulness In A Time Famine," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 127-138.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 139-145.

John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 147-155.

Doug Thompson, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 157-162.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 163-178.

John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 8.3 (Summer 1999): 179-188.

Volume 8 No 4 - Theme The Person of Christ
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction Jesus The Christ: The Unique One," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 7-13.

Peter Toon, "Truly Man, But More Than Man: Reflections In Christology," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 15-25.

Thomas N. Smith, "Jesus Of Nazareth: The Final Revelation Of God," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 27-36.

Don Garlington, "Who Did Jesus Think He Was?" Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 37-62.

John Boonzaaijer, "Jesus Christ: A Story Continued," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 63-89.

Tom Wells, "The Person Of Christ As The Work Of Christ," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 91-105.

Scott Souza, "Consider Him: Do Not Be Angry With God," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 107-126.

Larry McCall, "Why Should I Want To Be Like Jesus?" Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 127-134.

Eric E. Wright, "The Incarnation Was A Missionary Journey," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 135-146.

T.M. Moore, "The Second Wave: Irish Revival And Missions In The Generations After Patrick And Prior To The Synod Of Whitby," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 147-163.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 165-174.

Gary L. W. Johnson, "A Review Article Who Is A Calvinist?" Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 175-189.

John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 191-199.

Bassam M. Madany, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 201-206.

John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 207-211.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 213-228.

John H. Armstrong, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 8.4 (Fall 1999): 229-238.

Reformation & Revival Volume 7 now on-line

The following articles are now available on-line in PDF:

Volume 7 No 1 - Theme: The Church
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction The Church: Why Bother?" Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 7-19.

Fred G. Zaspel, "The Apostolic Model For Christian Ministry: An Analysis Of 1 Corinthians 2:1-5," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 21-34.

David W. Hegg, "Proven Character: Prelude To Position," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 35-55.

Duane Litfin, "An Analysis Of The Church Growth Movement," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 57-77.

Kenneth Laudermilch, "Musical Integrity In The Church," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 79-100.

Leonard R. Payton, "The Church Is Like A Parade," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 101-104.

John F. Thornbury, "Baptists and Confessionalism," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 105-118.

Leonard R. Payton, "Congregational Singing and the Ministry of the Word," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 119-165.

R. Scott Clark, "Ridley, Latimer, And Cranmer: The Oxford Martyrs," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 167-179.

Denis D. Haack, "Movies For Church Leaders: Twenty Films That Can Be Used In Ministry," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 181-189.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 191-199.

Jim Elliff, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 201-207.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 7.1 (Winter 1998): 209-229.

Volume 7 No 2 - Theme: The Fatherhood of God
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction Reformation And The Forgotten Father," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 7-12.

Thomas N. Smith, "'Behold, What Manner Of Love!': A Divine Family Of Human Sons And Daughters," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 13-45.

Michael L. Andrakowicz, "The Father's Faithful Nurture Of Sons," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 47-64.

James E. McGoldrick, "The Christlikeness Of God," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 65-77.

Tom Wells, "God's Fatherhood and Prayer," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 79-88.

Steven Fernandez, "Election: God's Unchanging Love For His People," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 89-102.

Joseph B. Flatt, "The God Who Is! Exodus 3:14-15," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 103-117.

C.B. Holdsworth, "Calvin's Doctrine Of The Trinity: A Summary And Evaluation," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 119-128.

John F. Thornbury, "David Brainerd's Dynamic Theology Of Mission," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 129-144.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 145-149.

John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 151-164.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 7.2 (Spring 1998): 165-180.

Volume 7 No 3 - Theme: The World
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction This Is My Father's World," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 7-21.

Thomas N. Smith, "This World Is My Home," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 23-36.

Eric L. Johnson, "Where Are The Pharisees Today?" Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 37-47.

Scott Souza, "Creation-An Instrument Of The Divine Will," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 49-54.

Denis D. Haack, "Training Disciples For Discernment In The World," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 55-66.

Bryan Chapell, "'Intolerant' Grace: Titus 2:11-15," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 67-93.

Chris Accardy, "Neo-Liberalism: The Liberal Ethos In Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Church," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 95-120.

Charles D. King, "Musical Idolatry: Non Nobis," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 121-143.

Cornelis P. Venema, "The Resurrection Of The Body: Affirming The Integrity Of Our Creatureliness," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 145-175.

Tom J. Nettles, "The Conversion Of The Man In Romans 7," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 177-184.

David Miller, "Reflections On Titanic: A Metaphor Of The Gospel," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 185-197.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 199-206.

William Ralph Inge, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 207-213.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 7.3 (Summer 1998): 215-222.

Volume 7 No 4 - Theme: Luther (Part One)
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction: Why Luther?" Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 7-15.

James Edward McGoldrick, "Introducing Martin Luther," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 17-45.

Robert D. Preus, "The Theology Of The Cross-Part One Luther And Lutheranism," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 47-88.

Erling T. Teigen, "Biblical Inerrancy And The Theology Of The Cross," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 89-102.

Kenneth Hagen, "Luther's Doctrine Of The Two Kingdoms," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 103-127.

Lowell C. Green, "Luther's Understanding Of The Bondage Of The Will In Melanchthon And Later Theologians," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 129-147.

Tom Wells, "Unity Among Christians And Subscription To Creeds," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 149-161.

Joel Beeke, "Martin Luther On Assurance," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 163-171.

Steven A. Hein, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 173-180.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 7.4 (Fall 1998): 181-195.

Biblemesh Project seeks Beta-Testers

I have been asked by one of the team working on Biblemesh to assist them in finding 2,000 - 3,000 beta-testers for the project. Here is a copy of invitation e-mail they are sending out:

I am happy to report that at long last the Biblemesh project is nearing completion of its first course--The Biblical Story--which we hope that we will launch publicly soon. Biblemesh uses a combination of professionally-produced videos, with which you are familiar with, a proprietary e-learning technology, scholarly content and social networking tools to teach an overview of the Bible as a single narrative. We hope it will be a helpful Bible introduction for the new Christian, ideal refresher course for the entire congregation, and even an evangelistic tool for those who've never read the Bible.

We are now soliciting assistance as we begin the website’s, developmental-testing, namely the Beta phase. For this closed Beta test, we would like to invite Christians of all sorts to go through the Biblical Story course and provide us with important feedback, so that we might refine the website prior to public launch. This Beta test period will last about a month and will require around 1-2 hours per week for each user in order to complete the survey which each participant will be asked to complete, at the end of this period, about their experience, thus helping us to make needed adjustments prior to our projected December launch.

We anticipate that BibleMesh.com will proceed on a subscription basis, with new courses being released periodically. In appreciation of the time provided by the Beta testers who complete the review and survey, we offer them a 2-year account with free access to the website.We will be very grateful for your critical assistance in this endeavor.

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For more information visit Register at the Biblemesh website: http://alpha.biblemesh.com/

I will be interested to see how the site develops and if they succeed using a subscription model for funding the work. I am not sure how this will work if the site is to be used as an evangelistic tool, but wish them every success.

Reformation & Revival Volume 6 now on-line

The following articles are now available on-line in PDF:

Vol. 6 No 1 Theme: The Second Great Awakening
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 9-12.

Robert H. Lescelius, "The Second Great Awakening: The Watershed Revival," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 13-31.

Bob Pyke, "Charles G. Finney and the Second Great Awakening," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 33-67.

James Ehrhard, "Asahel Nettleton: The Forgotten Evangelist," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 67-93.

Monte E. Wilson, "Charles Grandison Finney: The Aftermath," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 95-101.

Gerald R. McDermott, "Jonathan Edwards on Revival, Spiritual Discernment, and God's Beauty," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 103-114.

Jim Elliff, "Counsel on Open Confession," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 115-136.

Greg Beaupied, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 137-148.

Editor, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 149-154.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 6.1 (Winter 1997): 155-182.

Vol. 6 No 2 Theme: Eschatology
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 9-10.

John Blanchard, "Whatever Happened to Heaven?" Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 10-36.

James I. Packer, "Evangelical Annihilationism in Review," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 37-51.

Donald Garlington, "Reigning with Christ: Revelation 20:1-6 and the Question of the Millennium," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 53-100.

Lee Irons, "Paul's Theology of Israel's Future: A Nonmillennial Interpretation of Romans 11," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 101-126.

Thomas N. Smith, "Releasing the Hostage: Giving the Apocalypse Back to the Church," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 127-146.

Monte Wilson, "Escapism," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 147-154.

Gary W. Johnson, "Warfield, Chafer, and the Reformed Tradition: A Question of Historical Perspective," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 155-162.

Larry E. McCall, "Pastoring in the Light of Eternity," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 163-172.

Anonymous, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 173-178.

John H. Armstrong, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 179-181.

James I. Packer, "Review Number One," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 181-184.

Bassam M. Madany, "Review Number Two," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 184-195.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 6.2 (Spring 1997): 197-221.

Volume 6 No. 3 Theme: The New Covenant
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 9-19.

Tom Wells, "What Is This Thing Called the New Covenant?" Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 21-54.

Carl B. Hoch, Jr., "The New Covenant: Its Problems, Certainties and Some Proposals," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 55-76.

Geoff A. Adams, "The New Covenant of Jeremiah 31:31-37," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 77-97.

Stephen Kring, "The Superior Covenant," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 99-118.

S. Lewis Johnson, Jr., "The Last Passover, the First Lord's Supper, and the New Covenant," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 119-143.

Fred G. Zaspel, "Divine Law: A New Covenant Perspective," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 145-169.

Thomas N. Smith, "Servants, But Special Servants: Ministry Under the New Covenant," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 171-184.

W.D. Davies, "Keeping the Sabbath-John Calvin's Teaching on the Fourth Commandment," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 185-187.

John H. Armstrong, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 189-201.

Gregg Strawbridge, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 203-213.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 6.3 (Summer 1997): 215-245.

Volume 6 No 4 Theme: Justification
John H. Armstrong, "Sola Fide: Does It Really Matter?" Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 9-26.

William Arp, "All Grace and Grace Alone," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 27-47.

Philip H. Eveson, "Justification and Evangelical Christianity: A Historical Concern," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 49-66.


Fred G. Zaspel, "Four Aspects of Divine Righteousness," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 67-85.

Steven A. Hein, "Justification: The Status of the Christian," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 87-107.

David H. Linden, "Charles G. Finney's Doctrine of Justification," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 109-132.
Donald G. Bloesch, "The Paradoxical Love of the Cross," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 133-147.

Douglas R. Shivers, "Justification: A Pastoral Perspective," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 149-155.

Mark DeVine, "The Original Promise Keeper: The Doctrine of the Final Perseverance of the Saints," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 157-177.

Anonymous, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 179-184.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 6.4 (Fall 1997): 185-213.

Reformation & Revival Volume 5 now online

The following articles are now available on-line in PDF:

Volume 5.1 - Theme: The Cross
Anonymous, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 9-16.

S. Lewis Johnson, Jr., "The Mediator's Cross According to Heaven," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 17-31.

George M. Bowman, "How Can the Cross Motivate Your Ministry?" Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 33-43.

Thomas N. Smith, "A Pastoral Letter on Cross-bearing," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 45-49.

Tom Wells, "For Whom Did Christ Die?" Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 51-64.

Thomas W. Frazier, Jr., "The Church: Living in the Present World Under the Cross of Christ," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 65-80.

Craig A. Parton, "From Arrowhead to Augsburg: Bill Bright in the Light of the Lutheran Confessions," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 81-94.

David W. Hegg, "The Modern Marketing of the Gospel," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 95-110.

David Oldham, "The Gift of Prophecy and Modern Revivals," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 111-136.

Anonymous, "Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 137-142.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 143-164.

Anonymous, "Book Notices," Reformation & Revival 5:1 (Winter 1996): 165-169.


Volume 5.2 - Theme: Puritanism I
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 9-11.

Erroll Hulse, "The Story of the Puritans," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 13-54.

Don Kistler, "Why Read the Puritans Today?" Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 55-66.

Joel R. Beeke, "Reading and Hearing the Word in a Puritan Way," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 67-76.

Douglas Wilson, "The Liberated Puritan," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 77-82.

Thomas N. Smith, "The Perils of Puritanism," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 83-99.

Joel R. Beeke, "Puritans Living in Relationship to Affliction, Desertion, and Sin," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 101-116.

Joel R. Beeke, "Reading The Best In Puritan Literature: A Modern Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 117-158.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 5:2 (Spring 1996): 159-171.


Volume 5.3 - Theme: Puritanism II
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 9.

William S. Barker, "Profiles in Puritanism," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 11-54.

Michael A.G. Haykin, "The Reflections of a Puritan Theologian on Regeneration and Conversion," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 55-69.

John Hannah, "The Cure of Souls; or, Pastoral Counseling: The Insight of John Owen," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 71-92.

Andrew Davies, "Spirit and Word: Lessons from Puritanism," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 93-109.

Douglas Jones, "Liturgy Lessons from Owen," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 111-118.

Christopher B. Holdsworth, "The Eschatology of Jonathan Edwards," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 119-147.

Joel Beeke, "Rare Puritan Facsimiles for Book Lovers," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 149-158.

Michael A.G. Haykin, "Book Review," Reformation & Revival 5:3 (Summer 1996): 159-161.


Volume 5.4 - Theme: Ethics
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 9-13.

Bruce A. Ware, "Beyond Moral Reform," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 15-18.

George M. Bowman, "The Heart of Christian Ethics," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 19-31.

Evan C. Hock, "Theology and Ethics," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 33-52.

John Bolt, "Rightly Applying the Word of Truth: The Bible and the Moral Life," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 53-66.

Robert W. Yarbrough, "Excellence in Christian Living: Sex Ethics à la First Thessalonians 4:3-8," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 67-78.

Nelson D. Kloosterman, "Human Holiness and Creation," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 79-96.

Charles Wingard, "An Ethical Evaluation of Operation Rescue," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 97-115.

Mark R. Talbot, "The Morality of Everlasting Punishment," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 117-134.

Larry E. McCall, "A Biblical Ethic of Work," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 135-146.

Tom Wells, "On the Ethics of Controversy," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 147-158.

Editor, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 159-163.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 5:4 (Fall 1996): 165-179.

October's Top Ten Article Downloads on BiblicalStudies.org.uk

There were just over 50,000 visitors to BiblicalStudies.org.uk from around 190 countries in October, which is very encouraging. Here are the 10 Top Downloads on BiblicalStudies.org.uk for last month:

1) George Huttar, "The Use of Language and Biblical Interpretation," Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society 5.4 (Fall 1962): 116-120. = 4.302 hits.

2) Figures of Speech by Rob Bradshaw = 3.616 hits.

3) Curt Daniel, "Prayer and the Sovereignty of God," Reformation & Revival 1:3 (Summer 1992): 89-102. = 2, 438 hits.

4) Chrys C. Caraounis, "The Biblical Attitude to Homosexuality Against its Ancient Background," Vox Evangelica 27 (1997): 27-44. = 2.354 hits.

5) The Purposes Behind Paul’s First Epistle to the Thessalonians by Rob Bradshaw = 1,846 hits.
6) F. F. Bruce, “The History of New Testament Study,” I. Howard Marshall, ed., New Testament Interpretation: Essays on Principles and Methods, 1977. Carlisle: The Paternoster Press, revised 1979. Pbk. ISBN: 0853644241. pp.21-59. = 1782 hits.

7) J. Daniel Hays, "Applying the Old Testament Law Today," Bibliotheca Sacra 158: 629 (2001): 21-35. = 1,293 hits.

8) Leslie C. Allen, “The Old Testament in Romans I-VIII,” Vox Evangelica 3 (1964): 6-41. = 1.276 hits.

9) Douglas Stuart, "The Old Testament Prophets' Self Understanding of Their Prophecy," Themelios 6.1 (September 1980): 9-14. = 1,171 hits.

10) Elijah by Rob Bradshaw = 1,118 hits.

November Giveaway - Ralph P. Martin's "An Early Christian Confession"

I am offering a copy of Ralph P. Martin's Tyndale Monograph on Philippians 2:5-11, which is online here:

Ralph P. Martin, An Early Christian Confession. Philippians II. 5-11 in Recent Interpretation. London: The Tyndale Press, 1960. pp.69.

For a chance to win a copy of this rare little booklet just leave a comment below, including your name and e-mail address (remember to substitute "at" for "@" to avoid spam). Once entry per person please - multiple entries will be ignored. I will draw a winner at random on the evening of 15th November.

Reformation & Revival Volume 4 now on-line

The following articles are now available on-line in PDF:

Volume 4.1 - Theme: Spiritual Warfare
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 9-10.

Tom Austin, "On the Demonisation of Believers," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 11-28.

Waynje A. Detzler, "Myths About Spiritual Warfare," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 29-42.

Chuck Huckaby, "Spiritual Warfare in the Book of Numbers," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 43-56.

Scott Souza, "Is It War, Or Is It Life?" Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 57-68.

Robert H. Lescelius, "Revival and Spiritual Warfare," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 69-84.

Steven Fernandez, "The Deliverance Model of Spirtual Warfare," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 85-114.

Gary Johnson, "A Review Article," Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 115-140.

Annotated Bibliography, Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 141-146.

Book Reviews, Reformation & Revival 4.1 (Winter 1995): 147-171.

Volume 4.2 - Theme: Holiness
John H. Armstrong, "'What Makes God So Totally Different?'," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 9-13.

William Still, "The Holiness of God and His Redeemed People," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 15-40.

Tom Austin, "The Glory of God," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 41-57.

Douglas Wilson, "Doctrine and Holiness," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 59-62.

Tom Wells, "The Holiness of God and Assurance That I Am a Christian," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 63-71.

Samuel A. Owen, "The Providence of God," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 73-79.

Joel R. Beeke, "Cultivating Holiness," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 81-112.

George M. Bowman, "Trying to Please Men: A Practice Filled with Danger," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 113-123.

Anonymous, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 125-131.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 4:2 (Spring 1995): 133-175.

Volume 4.3 - Theme: Revival: The First Great Awakening
John H. Armstrong, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 9-14.

John F. Thornbury, "Another Look at the First Great Awakening," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 15-23.

Robert H. Lescelius, "The Great Awakening: A Pattern Revival," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 25-38.

Kenneth E. Lawson, "Who Founded Methodism? Wesley's Dependence upon Whitefield in the Eighteenth-Century English Revival," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 39-57.

Tom Wells, "Thinking Critically About Revival," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 59-64.

Michael A.G. Haykin, "Jonathan Edwards and His Legacy," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 65-86.

John K. LaShell, "Jonathan Edwards and the New Sense," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 87-97.

Doreen Moore, "Jonathan Edwards: Ministry and the Life of the Family," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 99-120.

Daniel I. Block, "Reviving God's Covenant with Levi: Reflections on Malachi 2:1-9," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 121-136.

Anonymous, "Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 137-142.

Anonymous, "Article in Review," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 143-165.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 4:3 (Summer 1995): 167-196.

Volume 4.4 - Theme: Music
Editor, "Editor's Introduction," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 9-14.

P.J. Janson, "A Reason to Sing," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 15-29.

James Correnti, "In Search of a Good Hymn," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 31-36.

Frank Griffith, "The Role of Singing in the Life and Worship of the Church," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 37-60.

W. Robert Godfrey, "Ancient Praise," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 61-63.

John Mason Hodges, "Beauty Revisited," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 65-78.

Terry Yount, "Musical Taste: The Ultimate Sacrifice?" Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 79-90.

Denis D. Haack, "Having Ears that Hear: A Practical Guide to Discernment in Contemporary Music," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 91-104.

Leonard R. Payton, "Music Technology and Worldliness," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 105-115.

P.J. Janson, "Congregational Singing and Acoustics," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 117-124.

Anonymous, "Annotated Bibliography," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 125-126.

Anonymous, "Book Reviews," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 127-155.

Anonymous, "Announcement," Reformation & Revival 4:4 (Fall 1995): 157-158.

Winner of Second October Giveaway

The winner of the second October giveaway is Jonathan McCormick. Well done Jonathan!