Dig into the book of Acts with this concise study guide commentary from Dr. Curtis Vaughan—former distinguished professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Marrying solid exegesis with clear explanations and practical insights, this well-loved guide is a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to better understand this important New Testament book.

The Founders Press Study Guide Commentaries offer solid exegesis, clear explanation, and practical insights into eight New Testament books. These concise resources are the perfect marriage of study guide and commentary, offering scholarly exposition in an easily digestible form. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary distinguished professor of New Testament Curtis Vaughan works section by section through the books of Acts, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, James, and 1–3 John.

It is my hope and prayer that this edition of the Confession will help many individuals, churches, and church planters. May many read and profit from this and may its contents become the things most surely believed among many more! Richard Barcellos

The Founders Press Study Guide Commentaries offer solid exegesis, clear explanation, and practical insights into eight New Testament books. These concise resources are the perfect marriage of study guide and commentary, offering scholarly exposition in an easily digestible form. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary distinguished professor of New Testament Curtis Vaughan works section by section through Colossians and Philemon and Baruch Maoz gives insights into the plight of the Jewish people in Malachi. Helpful for both pastor and layperson, these two volumes are packed with accessible and practical insights. The well-loved guides aid readers in understanding the biblical text and applying it to everyday life—as well as helping pastors and leaders in sermon preparation and Bible study teaching.

Expanded from Fred Malone’s earlier work, A String of Pearls Unstrung, this text offers a covenantal argument for credobaptism versus paedobaptism. In this thorough study on baptism, Malone offers a helpful analysis and summation of the Baptist position that the Bible authorizes only credobaptism—the baptism of disciples alone.

As Paul imparted his wisdom to Timothy through letters, this collection of writings from seasoned pastors contains over 480 years of combined ministry experience. Old and new pastors alike will treasure this compilation of heartfelt advice and nuggets of truth that will guide them through the challenges and joys of their calling in Christ. Contributors include Joel Beeke, Ligon Duncan, Fred Malone, Mark Dever, Tedd Tripp, Ray Ortlund, Jr., C. J. Mahaney, Roger Ellsworth, and others.

Examine issues in theology, biblical studies, ministry, and church history with distinguished scholars and practitioners from around the world with the Master Journal Bundle 10.1. Featuring journals that zoom in on a specific topic in each installment or volume, as well as eclectic journals that provide commentary and insight on a variety of topics, this bundle adds massive breadth to your library. Draw on a wealth of ecclesiastical experience and theological reflection and inform your passion for the church while you deepen your understanding of theology, history, and Scripture. The Master Journal Bundle 10.1 features 15+ new volumes and includes everything found in the Academic Journal Bundle 10.1 and the Theology Journal 10.1.

Former distinguished professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Curtis Vaughan offers a concise guide to study the book of James that is packed with solid exegesis, clear explanations, and helpful practical insights. Equip your study of James with an accessible resource that marries study guide and commentary. The well-loved guide is a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to delve into this book and apply ...

Explore Ephesians with this concise study guide commentary from Dr. Curtis Vaughan—former distinguished professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Marrying solid exegesis with clear explanations and practical insights, this well-loved guide is a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to better understand Ephesians, connect it to the entire narrative of Scripture, and apply it to everyday life.

Theology and ministry formation go hand in hand. The Founders Press Theology and Ministry Collection presents three excellent volumes that thoughtfully interface theology and ministry. Bringing together practical advice for pastors with serious exegesis and biblical theology from Genesis and doctrinal study, grow your knowledge of today’s most critical cultural and theological questions from a distinctly Baptist biblical perspective. Devoted to the edification of ministers and educators, these three volumes inform and examine issues with the aim of honoring Scripture and growing the church.

In this volume, Ernest Reisinger and D. Matthew Allen define, explain, and defend the Reformed principle of worship—the regulative principle. Not leaving the principle in the realm of theory, Reisinger and Allen discuss the application of the principle in the context of modern evangelical life—paying particular attention to how to implement the regulative principle in congregations who do not yet fully understand or embrace this principle. This text will be of interest to those seeking to bring ...

Former distinguished professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Curtis Vaughan offers a concise guide to study the book of Galatians that is packed with solid exegesis, clear explanations, and helpful practical insights. Equip your study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians with an accessible resource that marries study guide and commentary. The well-loved guide is a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to de...

Colossians and Philemon are books that have remarkable instruction for twenty-first century churches. The problems that the Apostle Paul addressed in his first-century context are still with us today, and the inspired remedies are just as authoritative and effective now as when they were first given. This brief exposition of Colossians-Philemon is designed to assist pastors and church members to better understand the flow of Paul’s thought, the chief themes of the book and the meanings of key wo...

“The greatest struggle in my theology has not been, oddly enough, the five points of Calvinism and the Reformed faith. I find these clear and well-defined from Genesis to Revelation. Rather, the thorn in my theological flesh has been baptism,” notes author Fred Malone. In this booklet, he presents a convincing case for believer’s baptism that draws from his own personal theological struggles. This work was later expanded into The Baptism of Disciples Alone.

Equip your study of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians with this concise study guide commentary from distinguished Baptist theology professors, Dr. Curtis Vaughan and Dr. Thomas Lea. Marrying solid exegesis with clear explanations and practical insights, this well-loved guide is a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to delve into this Pauline epistle and apply it to everyday life.

These biblical sermons, from a variety of traditions and homiletic approaches, open up Scripture so you can see how centuries of preachers before you have handled the verse you’re studying or preparing to preach from. Featuring over one hundred preachers, this collection is the best library builder for sermons ever released. If you are searching for insights from the great preachers of history, either for personal growth or for inspiration in your own preaching, the Sermon Finder Collection is ideal for diving deep into thousand of expository and topical sermons.

This collection of essays deals with the timeless issues of the ineffable glory of the grace of God and the dependence of sinners on unalloyed mercy. The various authors—including Thomas R. Schreiner, Mark DeVine, and Thomas Ascol—also address a highly contemporary conflict in Southern Baptist life over the character of this very mercy.

Enrich your study of the epistles of John with scholarly and practical insights from longtime Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary New Testament professor, Curtis Vaughan. This well-loved guide combines solid exegesis with clear explanations—a trusty aid for pastors preparing sermons, leaders teaching a Bible study, or the layperson looking to better understand John’s letters, connect them to the entire narrative of Scripture, and apply them to everyday life.

Ministry is for both pastor and parishioner. Whatever your role, find insights for better ministry from Baptist teachers and preachers dedicated to Scripture and historic Baptist principles. The Founders Press Ministry Collection gathers volumes on church membership, worship, pastoral ministry, embracing the doctrines of grace, dealing with pain and suffering, reformation in the Southern Baptist convention, and much more.

The Reformed Portfolio library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Reformed Portfolio Library takes everything in the Reformed Diamond Library and adds even more to your library. The Reformed Portfolio LIbrary contains key sets including Tyndale Commentaries | TOTC/TNTC (47 vols.), Barth’s Church Dogmatics (31 vols.), The Works of Jonathan Edwards (41 vols.), Pillar New Testament Commentary | PNTC (17 vols.), and many more. The Reformed Portfolio Library is excellent for academic research or advanced exegesis.

This brief text from Ernest Reisinger offers a concise examination of the Southern Baptist understanding of the doctrine of election, presented in clear and accessible language. Reisinger stresses the importance of understanding doctrine, as he draws heavily from the confession of faith produced by the Southern Baptists, Abstract of Principles to help readers gain a more informed understanding of election, and how it relates to theology and Christian living.

Committed to historic Southern Baptist principles, the Founders Journal promotes the doctrines of grace and their application in the local church. This collection is filled with theological scholarship for students, pastors, and church leaders seeking to recover the gospel of grace and work for the spiritual health and reformation of local churches. Containing contemporary articles, book reviews, and editorials, as well as news and letters, this journal is a link to the recent scholarship of Southern Baptist academics and pastors and is a valuable tool for modern church ministry. In the 2014 issues, associate-editor Tom Nettles commemorates the 200th anniversary of the General Missionary Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States, supporters of Adironam Judson. These modern views of traditional Baptist practice provide readers with a wealth of helpful information to guide faith and practice.

This brief text by Baptist pastor Phil Newton explains the essential truths of Christianity, offering a helpful tool for walking through Christian beliefs with someone unfamiliar to the faith. How does a person become a Christian? How do you answer this question? Newton directs readers to the only vital thing—what God says in his Word to reveal himself, his purpose for man, and the way to know him personally. The Way of Faith is designed to help readers on the journey to understanding the Christ...

The conservative resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention has been one of the most remarkable changes in theological direction in recent history. After decades of liberalism and neo-orthodoxy in the seminaries and denominational agencies, a groundswell of people in the pews and pulpits reclaimed the denominational infrastructure for orthodoxy. As a result, the Bible is now plainly established in Baptist life as the infallible and inerrant Word of God—truth, without mixture of error, inspire...

Committed to historic Southern Baptist principles, the Founders Journal promotes the doctrines of grace and their application in the local church. This collection gathers a quarter century of theological scholarship for students, pastors, and church leaders seeking to recover the gospel of grace and work for the spiritual health and reformation of local churches. Containing both classic and contemporary articles, book reviews, and editorials, as well as news and letters, this journal is both a link to Southern Baptist heritage, and a valuable tool for modern church ministry.

Thomas Nettles presents a study of the doctrines of grace in the Baptist tradition. Tracing Baptist history from the times of the earliest Baptists, Nettles examines the development of these doctrines in a theological and practical sense, as well as historical. His thorough study introduces readers to important figures and movements in the tradition along the way, with portraits of leaders including Benjamin Keach, Adoniram Judson, John A. Broadus, Albert Mohler, and many more.

Including issues from Semeia, The American Journal of Theology, Bibliotheca Sacra, Christian History Magazine, just to name a few, this collection of resources will enhance your studies with some of the best biblical and theological scholarship from more than the past one hundred years. With the Scholar's Journal Collection, study pivotal issues in history, critical biblical interpretation, and archaeology with distinguished scholars from around the world.

Our largest package, the 2025 Ultimate Library, provides an incredible library for biblical research and theological reflection. Whether focused on Church history or biblical exegesis, the vast collection of resources and titles at your fingertips cover the gamut—from most devotionals to practical discussions of pastoral ministry to the most rigorous scholarly and academic research. This package has everything you need to engage in the serious study of Scripture and its world, with respected resources like the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies | LHBOTS (382 vols.) and top-tier exegetical commentaries like the New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament | NIC (51 vols.).

Compiling contributions from a variety of Baptist pastors as well as two physicians, this volume provide practical and biblical insights into dealing with pain and suffering. Contributors offer examples from their own lives as well as thoughtful theological reflections on topics from “God’s Enabling Grace in the Path of Suffering” to “Cancer and Pastoral Care” to “Hope That Helps When Life Hurts.”

Wyman Richardson discusses an element of church membership often overlooked—a historic Baptist belief that though it’s in confessional statements, is often removed from practice—that the local church should be comprised of only people who bear the marks of regeneration. Looking to the New Testament, this text examines church membership, seeking to outline how it is defined biblically, and how it plays out in today’s churches. Divided into three sections, Richardson offers a comprehensive and pra...