A timely piece of writing, arguing passionately and persuasively for a serious reconsideration of the great scriptural principles that undergirded the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth-century. Far from being outdated and irrelevant to the church today, Terry Johnson shows that these very principles are the essence of biblical Christianity. Terry Johnson argues passionately and persuasively for a serious reconsideration of the great scriptural principles that undergirded the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth-century. Far from being outdated and irrelevant to the church today, Terry Johnson shows that these very principles are the essence of biblical Christianity. Sadly, the term Protestantism has been rendered virtually redundant by years of misuse and abuse. It is seen as being antiquated and irrelevant in this present age of open-mindedness and political correctness. But Terry Johnson demonstrates that there is a powerfully strong case to be made for the church to rediscover what this 'unpopular and unfashionable' term really stands for. Using the great 'reformation watchwords' he focuses our attention on Scripture, Christ, faith, grace and the glory of God in all aspects of daily life. A well-written book, attractively presented and full of rich Bible teaching interspersed with thrilling illustrations from church history.

Case for Traditional Protestantism

Religion & Spirituality

Johnson, Terry L.

Christian Books & Bibles

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The Reformers and Puritans believed that how we worship is just as important as how we are saved. They taught this because they understood (perhaps better than any Christians who ever lived) that the way worship, to a large extent, determines the God we worship. This is why biblical worship is always the response of the redeemed to God's initiative of self-revelation. If we worship according to our own imaginations and traditions, we will worship (at least to some degree) a God of our own imagination. But when we worship according to God's own instruction, we worship the God who is - the only true God.

Reformed Worship: Worship That Is According to Scripture

Reformed Academic Press

An enriching companion to Terry L. Johnson's popularFamily Worship Book The practice of family worship has been a foundation stone of faith for many families across many generations. In his book The Family Worship Book, Terry L. Johnson aided families to have meaningful times of devotion together. In this supplement to The Family Worship Book Terry L. Johnson seeks to strengthen,clarify and enrich those devotions. &nbsp; He begins by looking at the godly home, which provides the vital context in which family worship occurs. Then the biblical and theological arguments for daily family worship in are examined drawing from the Old and New Testaments as well as the classic authors. &nbsp; Once the case for family worship has been made, Johnson then moves on to develop the elements or practices of which family worship consists, as well as helpful tips for establishing the discipline practice of family worship. Finally, he discusses catechizing.Together, this monogram provides a feast of classic Reformed insight.&nbsp;

Understanding Family Worship: Its History, Theology and Practice

Christian Focus

Review\nIn short, accessible chapters, Johnson carefully restores church to its rightful and central place. -- Iver Martin (Principal, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Edinburgh, Scotland)\nThis book is a timely call to a Biblical understanding of what it means to belong to the body and bride of Christ, and the blessings that come from gathering physically as God’s people. -- Robin Weekes (Minister, Emmanuel Church, Wimbledon, London)\n… a compelling and exciting vision for the local church, for your local congregation. If you’re feeling sceptical and jaded about the church then this book will renew your enthusiasm. It will help you to see afresh that the ‘ordinary’ life of an ‘ordinary’ church is actual something extraordinary, filled with Christ’s supernatural presence and power. -- Tim Chester (Author and senior faculty member, Crosslands Training)\nThis book will not only enhance your growth in grace but will become an instrument as you disciple others in Christ’s Church. -- Harry L. Reeder III (Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama)\nIn this short, thoroughly biblical and practical work, Dr. Johnson sets for the case in a manner that is convincing and convicting (in the best sense). His suggestion of the norm of local church membership as Sixth Sola is hard to refute, after reading this work―unless one elevates individualism over discipleship. -- David W. Hall (Senior Minister, Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia)\nWritten with provocative apologetic flair, Pastor Terry Johnson informs his readers that the church is not a voluntary institution, but a living organism to which we must belong. You will walk away from this resource not only better informed biblically, but encouraged and motivated to invest deeply in the bride of Christ, the church of God. -- Erin Wheeler (Author of ‘The Good Portion – The Church: Delighting in the Doctrine of the Church’)\nA thought–provoking introduction to the importance of the local church 
It seems that increasing numbers of professing Christians in the West do not attend church. Church, to many, has become a place to go when it is convenient, to have one’s needs met. Terry L. Johnson asks whether our individualistic, dismissive attitude to the gathering of the local church can be squared with that of the New Testament. 
Examining what the Bible has to say about the church, Johnson shows why the local body of believers is an essential part of the life of every believer – and the role that each individual believer plays in the life of the church. This thought–provoking, challenging book will benefit every believer. 
Contents 
I. Introduction 
1. Our Collapsing Ecclesiology 
II. What Scripture teaches 
2. Jesus and the Church 
3. Keys of the Kingdom 
4. Where Jesus is 
5. The Good Shepherd and the Sheep 
6. The Apostles and the Church 
7. One Anothers and Community 
8. Life Together 
9. Covenantal Priority 
III. Clarifying Perspectives 
10. Definitional Confusion 
11. Visible or Invisible? 
12. Hypocrites at Church 
13. Denominationalism 
14. Parachurch or Quasi–church? 
IV. Historic Perspectives 
15. Mother Church 
16. Body and Bride 
17. Slighting the Church 
18. Sola Ecclesia:A Sixth Sola?

Who Needs the Church?: Why We Need the Church (and Why the Church Needs Us)

Seasoned pastor, Terry L. Johnson, shares practical wisdom for pastors to help them prioritise their public ministry.&nbsp;Includes foreword by Ligon Duncan.&nbsp; Ministers, in our age, are expected to be jacks-of-all-trades. However important administration, committee work, counselling, and relationship building may be,the pastor's public ministry in the preaching of the Word and leading of public worship and prayer are fundamental. The Bible lays out specific qualifications for elders and deacon. The gospel is guarded by requiring those who hold public office to have high standards of knowledge,character, and conduct. Terry Johnson lays out that, if this is true for "lay"leadership, how much more important for those called to ministry. With years of experience, and practical wisdom, Terry L. Johnson guides pastors to think through each of the key aspects of public worship. If you are just starting out in ministry, or have been serving the Lord for many years, a prayerful reading of this book will be of great benefit to your ministry, and your congregation. Contents: <ul> <li>Leading in Worship</li> <li>First Priority</li> <li>Principles of Worship Leadership</li> <li>Services of Worship</li> <li>Public Services</li> <li>Well-ordered</li> <li>Reverent</li> <li>Well-paced</li> <li>Clergy-led</li> <li>Simple yet excellent</li> <li>Leading in Praise</li> <li>Is it singable?</li> <li>Is it biblically and theologically sound?</li> <li>Is it biblically and theologically mature?</li> <li>Is it emotionally balanced?</li> <li>Is it demographically comprehensive?</li> <li>Leading in Prayer</li> <li>Background</li> <li>Recent Times</li> <li>Personal Experience</li> <li>Recommendations for Public Prayer</li> <li>Scriptural</li> <li>Planned</li> <li>Brief</li> <li>Undiluted</li> <li>Appropriate</li> <li>Full diet of prayer</li> <li>Clear headings</li> <li>Example</li> <li>Preaching</li> <li>Lectio continua</li> <li>Textual</li> <li>Without Formulas</li> <li>Assume Ignorance</li> <li>Explain Context</li> <li>Review and Repeat</li> <li>Application</li> <li>Brevity</li> <li>Urgency</li> <li>Authentic</li> <li>Exhortation</li> </ul>

The Pastor's Public Ministry: Leading in Worship, Praise, Prayer and Preaching

Christian Focus Publications

Terry L. Johnson takes a Christ-centred approach to the exposition of 1-3 John, the personal, pastoral, and passionate pleas from the apostle John for the church to remain united and strong in the face of persecution. The Mentor Expository Series holds to an inerrant view of Scripture. This is a resource for pastors and Bible teachers who want to draw on Christ-centered expository teaching and for the lay reader who wants to delve more deeply into the riches of the Word of God.

1, 2, 3 John: A Mentor Expository Commentary

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Texts That Transform: Life

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Texts That Transform: Church & Ministry

Jesus spoke to the people in parables - not only that, he seemed to think in parables, acted out parables - he was a walking parable. Parables are almost unknown elsewhere in Scripture, yet they comprise a huge proportion of Jesus' teaching to those around him, and through them, to us. He always intended his parables to have life-changing implications: in fact he defined them as being what determined those who were alive to his message, and those who were not. So, what impact have Jesus' parables had on your life. Have they changed yet? Terry Johnston will help you make sure that is so.

The Parables of Jesus: Entering, Growing, Living and Finishing in God's Kingdom

"What must I do to be saved?" This is the message that the book of Galatians seeks to answers. It tells us that there is a gospel message to preach even 2000 years on from when these words were first penned. It presents for us the truth of the gospel, unearthing the central message that righteousness can only be obtained through justification by faith. We are told in no uncertain terms that we cannot have this on our own merit. It considers the original context that there would have been questions as to what of the Jewish custom should be adopted if any as Gentiles joined the church. There were issues that could divide them but above all they needed to preach the gospel and to live lives that were bearing the fruit of God's word in them. Terry L. Johnson skilfully exposits 22 chapters which look at the theological aspect of Galatians then 18 chapters looking at the practical outworking of the letter. It contains a wealth of material for helping us to live Christian lives; to walk by the Spirit. The Mentor Expository Series holds to an inerrant view of Scripture. They are thoroughly researched with helpful practical application. This is a resource for pastors and Bible teachers who want to draw on Christ-centered expository teaching and for the lay reader who wants to delve more deeply into the riches of the Word of God.

Galatians: A Mentor Expository Commentary

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