Books
Most of my books are modern updates of classic works by Jonathan Edwards. In addition to these, I've written three books of my own.
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Though rarely asked today, the question of why God created the world captured the thought and imagination of Jonathan Edwards, one of history's most profound thinkers. Using both reason and Scripture, Edwards determined that God created the world primarily as an arena for his eternal and innate glory to flow outward like a fountain and for his emanating glory to be received, praised, and enjoyed by the creatures he made. How he arrives at this answer is an amazing, worship-inducing journey.
This version of Edward's classic treatise is a modern English paraphrase, designed to allow readers to meditate on the ideas Edwards illuminates rather than unraveling his long, dense sentences.
In this 21st Century adaptation of Charity and Its Fruits, readers will hear the voice of Jonathan Edwards through the vehicle of today's language. Edwards maintained that without love, the Christian faith is dead, empty, and pointless. When God saves people, he plants the seed of divine love within them where it grows and develops. Thus, God's love is the chief mark of salvation in a Christian's life. In Charity and Its Fruits, Edwards unfolds the wonder of God's love using 1 Corinthians 13 as his text.
In a series of fifteen powerful sermons, which he preached in 1738, Edwards motivated Christians to live for the glory of God by living a life of divine love. This revised version of Edward's impactful sermons is rewritten for today's readers. Instead of unraveling long, dense sentences, people can focus on the concepts painstakingly illuminated in this incredible work.
In Jesus Christ, we see qualities that seem almost opposite, yet perfectly united. He is both strong and gentle, sovereign and submissive, the Lion and the Lamb. In his sermon The Excellency of Christ, Jonathan Edwards shows how this striking harmony should move us to deep admiration and worship of our Lord.
Nowhere is this union more vivid than at the cross. There, Christ’s lion-like power and lamb-like humility shine together in one breathtaking act of redemption. When we grasp this reality, our hearts are stirred toward true, life-giving worship.
This edition updates Edwards’ classic into modern English, removing the obstacles of older style and long sentences so that today’s readers can clearly see and savor the glory of Jesus Christ.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is Jonathan Edwards’ most famous sermon, a fiery masterpiece that shook hearers during the First Great Awakening. With gripping imagery and urgent appeals, Edwards confronts his audience with the reality of God’s judgment and pleads with them to escape wrath by running to Christ.
This volume also includes another beloved sermon, Love the Sum of All Virtue, in which Edwards lifts our eyes to the beauty and centrality of Christian love. Both sermons are presented here in updated, modern English—faithful to Edwards’ voice and thought, yet clear and accessible for today’s readers.
Jonathan Edwards was one of the most influential pastors and theologians in American history, known for his piercing insight into Scripture and the human heart. His writings carry a weight and clarity that the church still needs today. Yet many modern readers find Edwards difficult to approach, as his eighteenth-century style can feel dense and distant.
This volume brings three of Edwards’ most powerful sermons into fresh, modern English. The updates preserve his passion, depth, and theological precision while removing the barriers of archaic phrasing and long, winding sentences. Here, contemporary readers can experience the brilliance of Northampton’s pastor in a way that is clear, compelling, and spiritually nourishing—an invitation to hear Edwards’ timeless voice with new ears.
What place does God’s law have in the life of a believer? If we are saved by grace, is the law now obsolete? And how should Christians think about the Ten Commandments in light of the gospel? For centuries, questions like these have stirred debate and confusion within the church.
This book provides clear, biblical answers by showing how law and grace are not enemies but partners in God’s redemptive plan. With careful attention to Scripture, it explores the role of God’s law in a Christian’s daily walk, the distinction between justification and sanctification, and how believers should respond when moral laws seem to collide. Along the way, it addresses practical and theological challenges, including legalism, antinomianism, the doctrine of divine simplicity, and even the role of God’s law in eternity.
Accessible yet thorough, Law and Grace invites readers to see the beauty of God’s law and grace working together—offering clarity where there has been confusion and encouragement where there has been tension.
Also published as The Dramatic Fall of a Demon Named Legion.
What do a herd of drowning pigs have to do with us today? More than we might imagine. In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus confronts a legion of demons in one of the most dramatic encounters in the Gospels. The story reveals a powerful truth: in Christ, every force of darkness meets its defeat.
Though often overlooked, this passage brims with mystery, tension, and profound lessons about the authority of Jesus over evil. Drowning Swine helps readers see how the victory of Christ over Legion speaks directly to our own battles with lust, greed, anger, and other destructive patterns. Whether studied personally or in a group, this book points to the Word of God as the path to real freedom.
Learning to defend the faith is not optional; it is a vital part of Christian discipleship. Every believer is called to be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in Christ, and that requires training in apologetics. Contend provides that training in a way that is clear, accessible, and deeply rooted in Scripture. It equips Christians to stand firm in their faith while offering thoughtful responses to the toughest objections of our day.
Written at a high school level, Contend is engaging and easy to understand without sacrificing depth. Each chapter presents solid evidence for the truth of the Christian worldview and encourages readers to think critically about what they believe and why. Ideal for classrooms, youth groups, small groups, or individual study, this book will strengthen the convictions of believers and invite skeptics to take a fresh look at the claims of Christ.
