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Season Five Begins Next Week: A new season of the Open Book podcast begins April 25. Listen to the trailer to discover which special guest is joining Stephen Nichols to share the books that have influenced their faith. Follow the podcast so you can hear each Thursday’s episode. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Sproul’s Chosen by God: Derek Thomas saw R.C. Sproul as a brilliant theologian. Years later, they met and became friends. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas share stories about the founder of Ligonier Ministries and look at one of his most... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism: J. Gresham Machen's book Christianity and Liberalism may be even more urgent now than when it was published 100 years ago. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss this 20th-century classic. Stream Stephen Nichols'... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Calvin’s Sermons on Job: Preaching from the book of Job, John Calvin said, "It is a great thing to be subject to the majesty of God." Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about the collection of sermons that captivated him for seven years. Read... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Murray’s The Epistle to the Romans and Studies in Theology: John Murray was a towering figure for the advancement of Reformed theology in the 20th century. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas look at Murray's influential commentary on Romans and theological writings. Read the... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers: Generations of preachers have been influenced by the ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas discusses his favorite book on preaching with Stephen Nichols. Read the transcript: by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Marcel, Murray, and Infant Baptism: Presbyterians and Baptists both have the same Bible, but at times they reach different conclusions. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols is joined by Derek Thomas to discuss several writings that led to his becoming a paedobaptist. The... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Owen’s The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded: As a young man, Derek Thomas would meet with his mentor early in the morning to read the writings of John Owen. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas reflect on this intellectual giant of the 17th century. Read the transcript: by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress: Through all the hardships of life, we must always remember our unshaken identity in Christ. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss a cherished Christian classic and its emphasis on the assurance of salvation. Learn... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Packer’s Knowing God: God is immeasurably more majestic than our minds can imagine. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about a book that greatly influenced him as a student preparing for ministry. Read the transcript: by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Derek Thomas on Stott’s Basic Christianity: During a difficult time of life, a young Welshman received an unexpected book in the mail. Within three days, he was converted to Christ. To begin season four of the Open Book podcast, today Stephen Nichols visits the library of Derek Thomas to hear... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Coming Soon: Season Four: The Open Book podcast returns with a new season starting April 27. Whose library will Stephen Nichols visit in season four? Hear the trailer today to find out, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on each week's episode. Read the transcript: by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Joel Beeke on William Perkins: What can we learn from the father of the English Puritans? Bringing the third season of Open Book to a close, Joel Beeke and Stephen Nichols discuss William Perkins, whose writings have helped generations of Christians apply the truth of God to their... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Joel Beeke on Thomas Goodwin: What is one of the most precious yet underestimated doctrines in Reformed theology? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke speak on the strength and comfort we receive from Jesus' heavenly intercession for His people. Read the... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Joel Beeke on Teellinck’s The Path of True Godliness: Christians want to dedicate their lives to the glory of God. But how do we do that? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols is joined by Joel Beeke, who introduces the best book he has ever read on sanctification. Read the transcript: by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Joel Beeke on Bunyan‘s The Pilgrim‘s Progress: Christians are not meant to be lone rangers traveling to eternity. We have fellow believers as our companions and the Scriptures as our map. To begin season three of Open Book, Stephen Nichols enters the library of Joel Beeke to discuss John Bunyan's... by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Coming Soon: Season Three: Open Book is returning for a third season. Whose library is Stephen Nichols visiting this time? Listen to the trailer to find out today, and subscribe to the podcast so you can hear the first episode of season three on April 28. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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John MacArthur on Bennett’s The Valley of Vision: On this final episode of season two of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a collection of Puritan prayers that reflects true, pure, elevated worship. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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John MacArthur on Biblical Books: There’s no book more precious to us than the Bible. On this episode of Open Book, John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to share his favorite Old and New Testament books. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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John MacArthur and Torrey’s Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a near-blind secretary, a foiled fortune-teller, and how to interpret the Bible with the Bible. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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R.C. Sproul and Bainton's Here I Stand: On this final episode of season one of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Martin Luther’s “monkery,” sacred stairs, and a biography R.C. Sproul read over and over again. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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