Dustin Benge

The phrase "blood of Christ" is used many times throughout the New Testament and is the expression of the sacrificial death and full atoning work of Jesus Christ on the behalf of sinners. It's a phrase that has gone out of vogue in the past several decades, but serves as the penultimate illustration of the means of our atonement and the basis of the New Covenant. While the blood of bulls and goats were a "reminder" of sin, "the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect" (1 Pet 1:9) paid in full the death of sin we owe to God, and we need no further sacrifices for sin. This small book will explore 9 benefits of the blood of Christ for the believer.

Union Series Concise Volumes, Now Available as a Set Created in partnership with the Union School of Theology in Oxford, the Union series invites readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God through 4 interconnected values: delighting in God; growing in Christ; serving the church; and blessing the world. Each volume is focused on one of these pillars and is also available as a hardcover edition specially created for more in-depth study. Through this series, readers will be challenged to think deeply about theological topics as they delight in God and are captured by the glory of Christ. This set of 4 concise volumes includes What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? by Michael Reeves; How Does God Change Us? by Dane C. Ortlund; Why Should We Love the Local Church? by Dustin Benge; and What Fuels the Mission of the Church? by Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves. Authors Are Notable Pastors, Teachers, and Scholars: Authors include Michael Reeves, Daniel Hames, Dane Ortlund, and Dustin Benge Hardcover Set Also Available: Each volume has a full version for more in-depth study Edited by Michael Reeves: President of Union School of Theology

Union Series Hardcover Volumes, Now Available as a Set Created in partnership with the Union School of Theology in Oxford, the Union series invites readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God through 4 interconnected values: delighting in God; growing in Christ; serving the church; and blessing the world. Each volume is focused on one of these pillars and is also available as a concise edition specially created for widespread distribution. Through this series, readers will be challenged to think deeply about theological topics as they delight in God and are captured by the glory of Christ. This set of 4 hardcover volumes includes Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord by Michael Reeves; Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane C. Ortlund; The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church by Dustin Benge; and God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church by Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves. Authors Are Notable Pastors, Teachers, and Scholars: Authors include Michael Reeves, Daniel Hames, Dane Ortlund, and Dustin Benge Concise Set Also Available: Each hardcover volume has a concise version for broader distribution Edited by Michael Reeves: President of Union School of Theology

How Christians Can Rediscover the Beauty and Glory of the Church Dear. Precious. Lovely. The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, even using beautiful poetry and metaphors. How does this compare to how Christians today describe the church? Unfortunately, many believers focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty. It’s time to spark a renewed affection for the church. In this concise version of The Loveliest Place, Dustin Benge urges Christians to see the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people in all its eternal beauty. He explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinitarian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. For those who have never learned to view the church as God sees it, or have become disillusioned by its flaws, this book is a reminder that the corporate gathering of believers is a reflection of God’s indescribable beauty. Concise and Accessible: Dr. Dustin Benge examines what the church is and why it exists Full Version also Available: Why Should We Love the Local Church? is the concise version of The Loveliest Place Part of the Union Series: Inviting readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God; other volumes include Rejoice and Tremble, Deeper, and The Loveliest Place Looks Beyond Methodology: Focuses on the beauty, not just the biblical function, of the church

How Christians Can Rediscover the Beauty and Glory of the Church Dear. Precious. Lovely. The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, even using beautiful poetry and metaphors. How does this compare to how Christians today describe the church? Unfortunately, many believers focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty. It’s time to spark a renewed affection for the church. In The Loveliest Place, Dustin Benge urges Christians to see the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people in all its eternal beauty. He explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinitarian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. For those who have never learned to view the church as God sees it, or have become disillusioned by its flaws, this book is a reminder that the corporate gathering of believers is a reflection of God’s indescribable beauty. Part of the Union Series: Inviting readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God; other volumes include Rejoice and Tremble and Deeper Concise Version Also Available: The Loveliest Place is the full version of Why Should We Love the Local Church? Looks Beyond Methodology: Focuses on the beauty, not just the biblical function, of the church

Throughout the history of the church, Christians ardently pursued biblical meditation as a frequent practice in their spiritual growth. The Puritan era reveals many works and sermons dedicated to the injunction of meditation. The Puritans recognized meditation as a doorway through which they could lift their thoughts above the temporal trappings of this world and ascend to the mountain of God as they contemplate the beauties of God, the excellencies of Christ, the glories of heaven, the reality of sin, and the need to self-examine every nook and cranny of their lives.

In The American Puritans, Dustin Benge and Nate Pickowicz tell the story of the first hundred years of Reformed Protestantism in New England through the lives of nine key figures: William Bradford, John Winthrop, John Cotton, Thomas Hooker, Thomas Shepard, Anne Bradstreet, John Eliot, Samuel Willard, and Cotton Mather. Here is sympathetic yet informed history, a book that corrects many myths and half-truths told about the American Puritans while inspiring a current generation of Christians to let their light shine before men.