Faculty Publications

In addition to training pastors and other ministry leaders, Covenant Seminary's faculty members are gifted writers and researchers. Here are some of their most recent publications. Check this page periodically to find out about new releases, and visit our online store to
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Special Commemorative Publications

	*By His Grace, For His Glory: 50 Years of God's Faithfulness* is a commemorative scrapbook full of historic photos and other memorabilia celebrating Covenant Seminary's 50 Anniversary. The book contains a concise yet elegant overview of the history of the Seminary written by Dr. David Calhoun, Professor of Church History, as well as reproductions of letters, quotes, and other materials from people who have been significant in the story of Covenant Seminary.

	*All For Jesus: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Covenant Theological Seminary*, edited by Dr. Sean M. Lucas, Assistant Professor of Church History and Dean of Faculty, and Dr. Robert A. Peterson, Professor of Systematic Theology. This collection of essays was written by the members of our faculty to celebrate the Seminary's Jubilee year. Each essay highlights the grace of God as it relates to the author's particular field of study.

Other Faculty Publications

	*Grace Abounding: The Life, Books, and Influence of John Bunyan,* by Dr. David Calhoun, Professor of Church History Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is one of the most famous and widely read books in the English language. In this study, Dr. David Calhoun delves into Bunyan's life and considers the significance of his writings and theology. More than an imprisoned tinker with time on his hands, Bunyan was a key figure of his time who still has much to say to today's readers. Hear an interview with Dr. Calhoun about this book. Listen now.

	*Christ-centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon*, 2nd edition, by Dr. Bryan Chapell, President and Professor of Practical Theology. The newly updated second edition of this classic work on homiletics offers additional insights and clarifications based on a decade of interaction with the book by preachers, teachers, and students.

	*Praying Backwards: Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus' Name,* by Dr. Bryan Chapell, President and Professor of Practical Theology. Praying Backwards introduces believers to the transforming process of beginning our prayers in Jesus' name -- not by moving a simple phrase, but by reordering our priorities toward Jesus and his kingdom. A Study Guide and Leader's Guide for this book are available free in PDF format. Hear an interview with Dr. Chapell about this book. Listen now. Download the Study Guide. Download the Leader Study Guide.

	*Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary,* by Dr. C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament This commentary on the first four chapters of Genesis aims to provide pastors and students with an academically rigorous treatment of the Biblical text that explores the connections of the parts of the Bible and the impact of the Bible on life today. Dr. Collins' vision of academic rigor includes a literary-theological method informed by contemporary discourse analysis in order to arrive at an integrated reading of each segment.

	*Kindled Fire: How the Methods of C.H. Spurgeon Can Help Your Preaching,* by Dr. Zack Eswine, Assistant Professor of Homiletics What would it have been like to sit in Spurgeon's classes? This book gives a sense of what a student would hear Spurgeon say about preaching if he were to speak with them in the hall, from the pulpit, or on a walk down the streets of London. The purpose of this book is to enable preachers to "apprentice" with Spurgeon in order to learn from him about preaching. It is hoped that such an internship will prove valuable for contributing to preachers as they mine resources for gospel relevance and power in the twenty-first century.

	*On Being Presbyterian: Our Beliefs, Practices, and Stories,* by Dr. Sean Lucas, Assistant Professor of Church History and Chief Academic Officer Increasing numbers of Christians are seeking to transcend the spirituality of private preference and enter into meaningful community with other believers: past, present, and future. For conservative Presbyterians, Lucas provides a most helpful, inspiring account of both the what and the why of our church identity.

	*Robert Lewis Dabney: A Southern Presbyterian Life*, by Dr. Sean Lucas, Assistant Professor of Church History and Chief Academic Officer Moving beyond narrow appraisals of Dabney as either Presbyterian hero or Southern partisan, Dr. Lucas provides a fascinating look at this complicated and often contradictory nineteenth-century public figure whose influence in Presbyterian circles is still felt today.

	*Hell Under Fire, co-edited by Dr. Robert Peterson, Professor of Systematic Theology, and Christopher W. Morgan This important book explores the Biblical teaching on the doctrine of Hell and answers modern challenges to it. Named as one of the "Top Ten Books Every Pastor Should Read in 2005" by Preaching* Magazine. Listed as a 2005 Gold Medallion Book Award Finalist by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

	*Why I Am Not an Arminian*, by Dr. Robert A. Peterson, Professor of Systematic Theology, and Dr. Michael D. Williams, Professor of Systematic Theology The authors offer a helpful look at the biblical, theological, and historical background to the long-standing Calvinist-Arminian debate. Irenic in tone and full of keen insights, the book will be appreciated by laypeople, pastors, and scholars alike.

	*Far as the Curse is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption*, by Dr. Michael D. Williams, Professor of Systematic Theology God's covenant with His people is an unfolding historical drama with personal and earthly dimensions that are often overlooked. In this study of the meaning and scope of the covenant, Dr. Williams highlights the goodness of the physical realm and God's redemptive intentions for his creation.

	*Perfecting Ourselves to Death: The Pursuit of Excellence and the Perils of Perfectionism*, by Dr. Richard Winter, Professor of Practical Theology Perfectionism can help one achieve great things, but it can also lead to unhealthy behavior patterns and obsessions. In this book, Dr. Winter explores the positive and negative effects of perfectionism in people's lives and offers help and hope in the confidence of one's identity in Jesus Christ.