Books

Let’s Study Galatians Banner of Truth, 2004
Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God  Christian Focus Publications, 2004.
Give Praise to God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (Ed. With J. Ligon Duncan III and Philip Graham Ryken) P & R, 2003
Let’s Study Revelation Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2003
Mining for Wisdom: 28 Daily Readings from Job Evangelical Press, 2002.
Making the Most of your Devotional Life Evangelical Press, 2001
Praying the Saviour’s Way Christian Focus, 2001
God Delivers: Isaiah Simply Explained, Welwyn Commentary Series, Evangelical Press, 1991, second impression 1998. Second Impression 1998.
The Essential Commentaries for a Preacher’s Library, Reformed Academic Press, 1996.
Taken Up To Heaven: The Ascension of Christ, with a foreword by J. Ligon Duncan, Evangelical Press, 1996.
The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Welwyn Commentary Series, Evangelical Press, 1995. Second Impression 2004
God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Welwyn Commentary Series, Evangelical Press, 1993. Second Impression 2003.
Help for Hurting Christians: Reflections on Psalms, Evangelical Press, 1991.
Wisdom: The Key to Living God’s Way, Christian Focus Publications, 1990.
Serving  the King: A Guide to Christian Usefulness, Evangelical Press, 1989. 
 

Book Contributions

“The Eschatology of the Westminster Confession and Assembly,” chapter in, The Westminster Confession into the 21^st Century Volume 2, edited by J. Ligon Duncan, Mentor, 2003
“The Regulative Principle: Responding to Recent Criticisms” in Give Praise to God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (Ed. With J. Ligon Duncan III and Philip Graham Ryken) P & R, 2003. 

Articles

2004

 “The Past Work of the Holy Spirit.” Tabletalk 
“Understanding the Times.”  Weekly articles containing apologetic/cultural observations contributed to The First Epistle.
“The Westminster Consensus on the Decree: The Infra/Supra Lapsarian Debate.” Address given at the pre-General Assembly Conference on the Westminster Confession of Faith, Pittsburgh, PA.  Forthcoming in the Westminster Theological Journal.
“Idelette de Bure: A godly wife” in Puritan Reformed Journal, September 2004
“Is God to Blame?” Banner of Truth (February 2004) 485:20-21. 
 

2002

 “Where Is God When Life Hurts” Banner of Truth (November 2002) 470:12-17

2000

“D.L. Moody: Controversial Evangelist,” Evangelical Times, February 2000. 

1999

“Self-Esteem: Another Gospel,” Evangelical Times, July 1999.
“Does God Promise Health and Wealth? Trusting God when the Light Fades,” Evangelical Times, June 1999.
“What is Truth?” Evangelical Times, June 1999.

1998

“Calvin’s Preaching on Job,” Westminster/Puritan Conference, 1998, 33.
“Extent of the Atonement Revisited,” Banner of Truth, 1998, 418:9.“Theater of His Glory: Natural Theology,” Banner of Truth, 1998, 414:14.

1997

“Letter from America,” Banner of Truth, 1997, 409:19-21.
“Letter from America: First Impressions!” Banner of Truth, 1997, 401:19-22.
“Farewell: Sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11,” Banner of Truth, 1997, 400:10-17.
“Be an Encourager,” Reformed Quarterly, Fall 1997, 12-13, 18.

1996 

“The Westminster Standards,” Evangelical Presbyterian, July-August 1996, 18-19.
“He is There and He is Not Silent,” Evangelical Presbyterian, July –August 1996, 3-7.
“What is Heaven Like?” Evangelical Presbyterian, May-June 1996, 3-7, 13.
“Should I Believe in Hell?” Evangelical Presbyterian, January-February 1996, 3-7.

1995 

“Doctrine of Immediate Retribution,” Reformed Theological Journal, November 1995, vol. 11, 57-74.
“Cameo of a Growing Church,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November-December 1995, 3-7, 18.
“Fighting Paramilitary Warfare:  The Battle Against Indwelling Sin,” Evangelical Presbyterian, September-October 1995, 3-7.
“Watch! Anticipating the Lord’s Return,” Evangelical Presbyterian, July-August 1995, 3-7.
“Was Adam an Historical Person?” Evangelical Presbyterian, May-June 1995, 3-6.
“Praising the LORD’s Name: A Glance at Psalm 113,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March-April 1995, 3-7.
“Too Soon to Die: The Case Against Euthanasia,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January-February, 3-7.

1994

“Calvin’s Exposition of the Book of Job,” Banner of Truth, 1994, 366:13-20 and 367:13-18.
“‘Let Us Worship and Fall Down…’?” Evangelical Presbyterian, November-December 1994, 3-6.
“The Storms of Life,” Evangelical Presbyterian, September-October 1994, 3-9.
“Loneliness,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May-June 1994, 3-7, 14.
“Peace, Perfect Peace,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1994, 3-6.

1993

“Wandering Thoughts in Worship,” Reformation Today, 1993, 133:13.
“Importance of Seriousness in the Christian Life,” Banner of Truth, 1993, 358:8-13.
“Tunnel Vision,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1993, 3-5, 14.
“Be an Encourager,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1993, 3-5, 13.
“The Prayer Meeting,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1993, 3, 12.
“The Opening Chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1993, 3-9.
“The Joy of Grace,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1993, 3.
“Reformed Theology-Reformed Life (3): Glorifying God,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1993, 3-5.
“Reformed Theology-Reformed Life (2): Union with Christ,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1993, 3-7.
“Reformed Theology-Reformed Life (1): The Bible as Our Guide,” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1993, 3-6.
“Wandering Thoughts in Worship,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1993, 3-6.

1992 

“Women and Ministry,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1992, 3-7.
“Standing Firm,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1992, 3-7, 11.
“Old Testament Saints Raised from the Dead: Miracles at the Cross [4],” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1992, 3-5, 7.
“Why Have a Confession of Faith?” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1992, 13.
“Why Every Christian Should Attend a Prayer Meeting,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1992, 3-7.
“Is Abortion Ever Right?” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1992, 6-7.
“Disturbance in the Graveyard:  Miracles at the Cross [3],” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1992, 3-6.
“Catholic Evangelical – A Contradiction in Terms?” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1992, 12.  

1991

  “What Does it Mean to be ‘Godly’? A Brief Assessment,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1991, 10.
“A Christmas Meditation: The Unveiling of the Saviour,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1991, 7.
“The Tearing of the Veil: Miracles at the Cross [2],” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1991, 3-6.
“In Praise of John Calvin,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1991, 6-7.
“The Lord’s Day,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1991, 7.
“God Keeps His Promise: Jesus in the Old Testament,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1991, 3-5.
“The Darkness at Noon: Miracles at the Cross [1],” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1991, 3-7, 10.
“Nehemiah: Teaching Us About Prayer,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1991, 3-7.
“Blasphemy – Does it Have Any Rights? Reflections on Martin Scorcezi’s film, The Last Temptation of Christ,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1991, 7.
“Daniel: One of God’s Giants,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1991, 3-6.
“Our People Die Well,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1994, 14.
“A Pastoral Letter to Backsliders,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1991, 15.
“God: The Fruit-picker!” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1991, 3-7.

1990

 “The Bible: A Book to Be Trusted,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1990, 3-6.
“God’s Alphabet Psalm, Part 5: Focus on Revival,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1990, 3-5.
“God’s Alphabet Psalm, Part 4: When the Lord Strikes…” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1990, 3-6.
“God’s Alphabet Psalm, Part 3: How to Get the Best From Your Bible (Psalm 119 Continued),” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1990, 3-7.
“God’s Alphabet Psalm, Part 2,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1990, 3-6.
“Psalm 119: God’s Alphabet Psalm, Part 1,” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1990, 3-6.
“The Healing Touch: Thoughts on Psalm 30,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1990, 2-7.

1989

 “Only a Prayer Meeting,” Banner of Truth, 1989, 313:11-20.
“God’s Preserving Jars,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1989, 2-7, 9.
“Crisis in the Vatican,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1989, 7, 9. 
“It Is Going To Be One of Those Days…” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1989, 2-4.
“Encouragement for Christian Workers,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1989, 2-7.
“Viewpoint: Is Rome a Christian Church?” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1989, 2-4.
“What does the Bible Mean by the Word Soul?” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1989, 7-8.
“Usefulness: A Matter of Being Different,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1989, 2-6.
“Thank God for the Reformation,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1989, 2-6.
“So, You Want to be Useful for God,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1989, 2-7.
“Did Christ Die for Everyone?” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1989, 7-8
“A Song for the Sabbath Day (Psalm 92),” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1989, 2-6.

1988

“How Should I Worship God?” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1988, 11-13.
“Jesus: The Only Way,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1988, 2-6.
“Is it Safe to Tell Unbelievers About Election?” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1988, 10-11.
“Come Over and Help Us,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1988, 2-6.
“Sixty Years of Evangelical Witness,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1988, 2-5. 
“Worry,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September, 2-7.
“Baptism: A Picture of the Way of Salvation,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1988, 2-7.
“The Legacy of the Puritans,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1988, 2-6.
“Full of Wisdom,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1988, 2-7.
“God: The Saviour,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1988, 2-7, 14
“Love,” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1988, 2-6.
“The Goodness and Severity of God,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1988, 2-5.

1987

“Why I Believe the Bible is Inerrant,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1987, 2-6.
“Contrasting Characters at the Trial,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1987, 2-6.
“What Price Evangelical Unity?” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1987, 7.
“Joseph of Arimathea,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1987, 2-6.
Three Uncertainties of Life,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1987, 2-6.
“Are the Gifts of the Spirit for Today?” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1987, 2-6.
“A Glimpse of Heaven,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1987, 2-5.
“ARCIC II – A Study in Deception,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1987, 6-7.
“Christian Meditation: A Study of Psalm 25,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1987, 2-6.
“Some Thoughts on Prayer Meetings,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1987, 7, 10.
“Doctor, Doctor, Can I Have a Prescription?: The Church and Healing (Continued),” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1987, 2-6.
“Healing in the Church Today,” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1987, 2-3.
“The Bombing of Lisburn Road EPC,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1987, 10-11
“All the Way My Saviour Leads Me,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1987, 2-7.

1986

“The Perseverance of the Saints,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1986, 2-7.
“Irresistible Grace,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1986, 2-5.
“The Doctrines of Grace (3),” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1986, 2-7.
“Election:  The Doctrines of Grace (2),” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1986, 2-7.
“Total Depravity: The Doctrines of Grace,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1986, 2-7.
“Sunday: Going, Going… Gone – Not Quite!” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1986, 2-4.

“Don’t Stop Now – The Teaching of Hebrews,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1986, 2-7.
“Old Age – A Blessing or Curse?” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1986, 11.
“What is a Christian?” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1986, 2-6.

“Can We Tell Our Children of the Blood of Christ?” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1986, 6, 11.

“Facing the Last Enemy,” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1986, 2-5.

“A Psalm for the New Year: Psalm 46,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1986, 2-5.

1985

“A Christmas Meditation,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1985, 2-5.

“Why Keep Sunday Special,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1985, 14-15.

“The Fear of God,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1985, 2-6.

“Life Without God – Meaningless,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1985, 2-5.

“Moderator’s Address,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1985, 2-6.

“Praying in the Spirit,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1985, 2-5

“She Has Done What She Could,” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1985, 2-5, 12.

“Faithful Saying No. 3: On the Value of Godliness,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1985, 2-7.

1984

“Faithful Saying No. 2 – Elders and the Church,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1984, 2-5.

“Problems in the Church,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1984, 2-4.

“The NIV Bible,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1984, 12-13.

“Saying No. 1 – Christ Saves Sinners,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1984, 2-7.

“Trusty Sayings,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1984, 2-4.

“Problems and Their Cure,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1984, 2-5.

“’Love Never Fails,’” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1984, 2-5.

“‘Testing, Testing…,’” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1984, 2-7, 10.

1983

“Leicester Ministers Conference,” Banner of Truth, 1983, 238:19-22.

“Thomas Brooks on Secret Prayer,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1983, 11, 14.

“Prophet, Priest and King,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1983, 2-6.

“Martin Luther: A Notable Anniversary,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1983, 2-6.

“In Memoriam: Rev. W.J. Grier 1902-1983,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1983, 2-23.

“What Have We in Common with Roman Catholics?” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1983, 7, 10.

“Jesus Calms the Storm (A Sermon on Mark 4:35-41),” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1983, 2-6.

“John Murray and the Westminster Confession of Faith,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1983, 2-4.

“The Church and the Bomb,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1983, 6-7, 10.

“Preaching the Gospel,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1983, 2-7.

1982

“Though He Was Rich,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1982, 2-4.

“This is the Day Which the Lord has Made,” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1982, 2-6.

“The Role of Women in the Church OR How to Treat a Lady,” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1982, 2-6.

“Holidays – A Time for Spiritual Declension,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1982, 2-6.

“The Falklands: War and the Christian Conscience,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1982, 2-7.

“Justification By Faith,” Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1982, 2-6.

“O Love that Will Not Let Me Go (2),” Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1982, 2-6.

“O Love that Will Not Let Me Go,” Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1982, 2-6.

“’Oh, What Peace We Often Forfeit!’” Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1982, 2-7.

“Render to Caesar What is Caesar’s,” Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1982, 2-6.

1981

“God Manifest in the Flesh,” Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1982, 2-6.

“Practical Christian Living – Part 2 (Some Observations in Proverbs 2),” Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1981, 2-6.

“Practical Christian Living (Some Observations in Proverbs 2),” Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1981, 2-5.

“Obedience to the Word of the Lord,” Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1981, 2-5.

“Foundation of Apostles and Prophets,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1981, 2-4.

“Spiritual Mindedness,” Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1981, 10-12.

Book Reviews

An Introduction to the Old Testament by Raymond Dillard and Tremper Longman, Evangelical Presbyterian, May-June 1995, 15 & 17. 
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem, Evangelical Presbyterian, May-June 1995, 14-15. 

The Work of Christ by Robert Letham, Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1993, 13. 

Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Volume 2: The Fight of Faith, 1939-1981, by Iain Murray, Evangelical Presbyterian, October 1990, 3-7, 14.  

Accuracy of Translation, and the New International Version, by Robert Martin, Evangelical Presbyterian, June-July 1989, 7.

Romans: A Commentary, by Leon Morris, Evangelical Presbyterian, August-September 1988, 12-13.

Spiritual Gifts for Today? by Herbert Carson, Evangelical Presbyterian, February 1988, 14-15. 

Signs and Seals of the Covenant, by C.G. Kirby, Evangelical Presbyterian, April 1986, 15. 

Daniel Rowland and the Great Evangelical Awakening in Wales, by Eifion Evans, Evangelical Presbyterian, November 1985, 2-7.

How Old is the Earth? by A.J. Monty White, Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1985, 12.

Ten Sending Churches, by Michael Griffiths, Evangelical Presbyterian, May 1985, 13.  

Shall We Dance? by Brian Edwards, Evangelical Presbyterian, March 1985, 14.

“Should We Call People Forward at Evangelistic Meetings?” a review of Stand Up and Be Counted, by R.T. Kendall, Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1985, 2-5. 

“’He Shall Testify of Me,’” a review of Keep In Step With the Spirit, by J.I. Packer, June-July, 2-6.

“Enduring to the End,” a review of Once Saved, Always Saved, by R.T. Kendall, Evangelical Presbyterian, January 1984, 2-6.

God’s Words, by J.I. Packer, Evangelical Presbyterian, December 1981, 13-14.