{"product_id":"catholic-calvinism-a-vision-for-ministry-essays-in-honour-of-ian-hamilton","title":"Catholic Calvinism: A Vision for Ministry: Essays in Honour of Ian Hamilton","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatholic Calvinism\u003c\/em\u003e may seem like an oxymoron, but this festschrift honoring Ian Hamilton demonstrates how Reformed orthodoxy and an ecumenical spirit can coexist. The book explores how Reformed theology can maintain theological conviction while embracing a generous spirit toward other Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is divided into three sections: 'Orientation to Catholic Calvinism,' which defines the concept; 'Catholic Calvinist Convictions Lived Out,' which examines its practical application in areas like preaching, baptism, and the Lord's Supper; and 'Historic Role Models,' which identifies historical figures who exemplified these principles, including Augustine, Calvin, and John Owen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributors include prominent theologians like Sinclair Ferguson, John MacArthur, and Joel Beeke. The essays engage with topics such as ministerial training, church unity amid theological differences, and the proper understanding of sacraments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, the authors affirm that true Calvinism should be characterized by both doctrinal fidelity and an irenic spirit that recognizes fellow believers across denominational lines. The work presents Ian Hamilton as exemplifying this approach—someone who maintains strong Reformed convictions while exhibiting genuine love for all who belong to Christ's universal church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...both edifying and engaging, reflecting the rich legacy of this excellent servant of Christ. May the Lord, in His grace, be pleased to use this work far and wide for His glory alone.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eRob Ventura\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Grace Community Baptist Church, Providence, Rhode Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These essays in honour of Ian will not only hold forth biblical truths that he treasures, but Lord willing cause you to treasure them too.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eGerald White\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Hope Church Bingham (20Schemes), Edinburgh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This volume nobly sets out some of the core convictions in which we should all hope to emulate Ian Hamilton: Reformed confessional fidelity, catholic spirit, and pastoral heart. Many of these essays are uniquely informative and soul stirring as snapshots into a model of magnificent ministry.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eHarrison Perkins\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC), Farmington Hills, Michigan; author, \u003cem\u003eRighteous by Design: Covenantal Merit and Adam's Original Integrity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ian Hamilton is an international treasure ... a preacher, theologian, author, international conference speaker, and much more. These chapters are a very fine attempt to address all aspects of his ministry. This book is a triumph in every respect.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDerek W. H. Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Retired Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are believing repenting sinners whose lives have a certain fragrance, humility, and love for the truth that is Christ, and enflesh powerfully and unmistakably in their own lives His holy blessed life, as Ian, so unconsciously, does to our enormous delight and doxology.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Conference Speaker and author, Aberystwyth, Wales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is a great joy to commend a book which reflects the character of Ian Hamilton himself: theologically rigorous and historically confessional, pastorally orientated, warm-hearted and above all breathing a spirit of true piety, of love and faith directed towards the Triune God.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Yeulett\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Grove Chapel Camberwell, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is a privilege to commend this volume of warm and thoughtful essays in thanks to the Lord for a dear friend whose desire has been to echo John the Baptist: ‘Christ must increase, I must decrease.’\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam VanDoodewaard\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Church History, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Greenville, South Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you want to understand principially what catholic Calvinism is all about, this excellent and thoughtful book will tell you; but the life and example of Ian Hamilton will show you.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eWarren Peel\u003c\/strong\u003e, Minister of Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church \u0026amp; Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Reformed Theological College, Belfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Softcorer\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 258\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Christian Focus Publishing\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanlon, Peter (Ed).","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942555734257,"sku":"9781527111905","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/CoverPhoto_3120x2160px_1686x2560px_31_b4e39256-6198-4ae8-a173-8c4e47b46777.png?v=1758220295","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/catholic-calvinism-a-vision-for-ministry-essays-in-honour-of-ian-hamilton","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}