Books and DVD's We Recommend
Below is a listing of resources we recommend on number of different topics including reformed theology, postmillennial eschatology, biblical cosmology, the Nephilim, the Divine Council, Cryptids, Talmudic Judaism, Roman Catholicism, secret societies, communism, and feminism. These resources will help Christians to grasp a theological and historical overview of the many issues facing the Church today.
Reformed Theology
1. The Creeds and Confessions
At Reformed Truther Ministries we believe in the importance of creeds and confessions. These historic doctrinal statements greatly enhance the student of theology's understanding of divinity. From the patristic era, we recommend the Apostles Creed, the Nicene-Constantinople Creed, and the Chalcedonian Creed. From the Reformation era onwards, we recommend the Canons of Dort, Westminster Confession of Faith, Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms, the Savoy Declaration, First London Baptist Confession of Faith, and Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. We have also found John Gill's Goat Yard Declaration of Faith to be helpful. This list is not exhaustive of helpful confessions of faith. Please reference the RTM Confession of Faith for a more thorough summary of our beliefs.
2. The Sovereignty of God by Arthur W. Pink
Pink's classic work explains God's sovereignty over of all aspects of life. Pink teaches the doctrine of predestination and God's sovereignty over salvation. Pink's book is one of the clearest explanations of this topic ever written and we would highly recommend it to those who are new to the doctrines of grace more commonly called Calvinism. We would recommend the original version and to avoid the Banner of Truth edition of which has removed Pink's chapter on reprobation.
3. A Body of Doctrinal Divinity and Practical Divinity by John Gill
John Gill was a 18th century Particular Baptist pastor and theologian in London. Gill's Body of Divinity is an excellent explanation of Christian doctrine written from a Particular Baptist perspective. We recommend this work as a thorough and systematic theological work that will greatly enhance the knowledge of students of theology. Gill stands in the high Calvinist tradition and has been accused of being a Hyper-Calvinist. Although we believe that Gill's writings are excellent, we also wish to point out that readers of Gill should recognize his theological leanings while reading his works. We are not in agreement with his rejection of duty-faith and duty repentance. Other than these two doctrines of Gill, we believe that his writings are outstanding. In addition to his Body of Divinity, we would also recommend Gill's other works such as his Exposition of the Old & New Testament and his Sermons & Tracts.
4. A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson
This exposition of doctrinal truths is based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Thomas Watson's writing style is not only doctrinally precise but also easy to read. Although this book is derived from sermons preached by Thomas Watson to the Westminster Assembly, it serves as a systematic theology in its own right. Thomas Watson is an excellent introduction into the writings of the Puritans.
5. The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates by Mattew J. Trewhella.
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates is a book that needs to be widely read in the Christian Church today. The book argues for the doctrine that lower magistrates have the right and the duty to defy the unbiblical and tyrannical dictates of higher magistrates. Trewhella shows that this teaching is a historic Christian doctrine that was well known by Christians of past ages. The book provides practical help for how the Church can stand against tyranny in the times we are living in.
Postmillennial Eschatology
1. A Puritan Hope by Ian Murray
A Puritan Hope chronicles the postmillennial hope from the Puritans through the First Great Awakening to the nineteenth century. The book provides an accessible introduction to Postmillennialism for beginners. We have come to believe that the book overemphasizes Romans 11 and a belief in a future conversion of the Jews as an argument for Postmillennialism. Nevertheless, we have found the book to be useful tool in pointing readers towards an optimistic eschatology.
2. Sytematic Theology (Vol. 3) by Charles Hodge.
Charles Hodge's systematic theology is a classic systematic theology written from a reformed presbyterian perspective. Volume 3 of his systematic theology deals with matters related to eschatology. Hodge argues for historic Postmillennialism. Hodge discusses his views on the antichrist, the premillennial theory, and the progress of the gospel. His work is an excellent summary of Postmillennial doctrine.
Biblical Cosmology (Flat Earth)
1. The Greatest Lie on Earth: Proof That Our World is not a Moving Globe by Edward Hendrie
Edward Hendrie makes a thorough and compelling case for the biblical flat earth. Hendrie's book is well researched and provides biblical, historical, and empirical arguments for flat earth. Hendrie's book also covers the conspiracy that has led to the truth of our world being covered up. Hendrie's identifies Talmudic and Kabbalistic Judaism at the center of the conspiracy. A helpful work.
2.Sola Scriptura Cosmology: Re-examining Creation by Robert Smith
Another excellent work defending flat earth. Sola Scriptura Cosmology makes the case that a belief in the supreme authority of the Bible necessitates a belief in biblical flat earth cosmology. The book makes a biblical case for flat earth. Robert Smith answers the objection that biblical verses that show the flat earth should be understood as phenomenological language or should be interpreted figuratively. The book teaches that sound biblical hermeneutics leads to flat earth cosmology.
Nephilim/Giants
1. Giants, Sons of the Gods by Douglas Van Dorn
Doug Van Dorn is Reformed Baptist pastor living in Colorado. His book gives a good presentation of the Genesis six narrative about the Sons of God marrying human women and producing the biblical giants. Dorn's book avoids some of the speculation and theories found in other books on the giants which is appreciated. A good introduction to the topic.
2. Interview with The Giant: Ethnohistorical Notes on the Nephilim by Dr. Judd Burton
This outstanding book on the giants covers their history as recorded in the Bible and extrabiblical texts such as the book of Enoch. The preflood world, post-flood giants in Canaan, and the giant diaspora across the world are all covered in this book. Fascinating connections between giants and vampires are made when speaking about the pre-flood world. The origin of witchcraft is also traced back to the Antediluvian world and the watchers trading their knowledge with humanity in trade for their wives. A must read for any student of the Nephilim.
3. Genesis Six Giants by Steve Quayle
Genesis Six Giants is an informative book on the giants. Steve Quayle is a longtime researcher into the giants and related topics. The book is helpful but Reformed Truther Ministries does not agree with the material at all points such as Steve Quayle's belief in a pre-adamic paradigm.
4. On The Trail of The Nephilim Volumes 1 & 2 by L.A. Marzulli
Two helpful books on giants and related topics. These books are the result of L.A. Marzulli's many years in the field doing solid research. Great resources.
The Divine Council
1. The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael Heiser
The Unseen Realm is Michael Heiser's most famous work. This book explains the divine council concept. The divine council is God's angelic council in heaven that the Lord uses to help govern and administer his creation. Humanity was created for the purpose to take their own place as part of the divine council. Heiser also explains the Deuteronomy 32 worldview. At the Tower of Babel, God divided the nations and placed Elohim (Angels) over the nations to rule over them. God then took the nation of Israel as his allotted portion of the nations. Later in history, Jesus Christ takes all the nations back when all authority on heaven and earth was given to him. The great commission is the fulfillment of Christ taking the nations back from the rebellious Elohim. Heiser's work is an excellent introduction to the Supernatural Worldview taught in the Scriptures.
2. The Unseen Realm: Q & A Companion by Doug Van Dorn
This helpful booklet covers the same material as Heiser's work in a catechism format. Doug Van Dorn has organized Heiser's material in an easy to access Q & A format. This book is an excellent book that naturally goes alongside Heiser's original work.
Demonology and Spiritual Warfare
1. War of the Ages: A Complete Scriptural Guide To Confronting and Defeating Satan's Kingdom by Gregory R. Reid.
War of the Ages is a comprehensive guide to spiritual warfare. The book covers almost every aspect of spiritual warfare you can imagine. From sins of the heart on the one hand all the way to occult objects in the home on the other hand. No aspect of spiritual warfare is left untouched in this book. The book is pastoral, practical, and deeply informative. The book even covers demonology and how to conduct deliverance for demonized persons biblically. We are not in agreement with his Dispensationalism. The best book on spiritual warfare that we have come across. A must read.
2. Hostage to the Devil by Malachi Martin.
Malachi Martin's classic work covers five different cases of demon possession. Martine gives a good summary of demon possession and helps the reader to understand this difficult topic. The books covers demons and even Satanism in our modern day. The reader will undoubtably learn a great deal about demons by reading this work. We do not agree with Malachi Martin's Roman Catholicism.
Sasquatch/Bigfoot
1. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science by Dr. Jeff Meldrum
Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a PhD who has spent years studying the evidence for Sasquatch. Meldrum's research has focused specifically on the footprint tracks attributed to hominids such as Sasquatch or Yeti. Meldrum's book provides a scientific and rational case for Sasquatch's existence. The book is a good introduction to Sasquatch for those on the more skeptical side of this issue. We are not agreement with a few of the pro-evolutionary statements in the book.
2. The Quantum Bigfoot by Ron Morehead
Ron Morehead is a Bigfoot Researcher well known for his role in capturing the Sierra Sounds Tapes. The Sierra Sounds are the most credible audio recordings of Sasquatch. Morehead's fascinating read touches on the supernatural aspects of Bigfoot. The book lays out an interdimensional thesis for Bigfoot. A thought provoking book.
Talmudic Judaism
1. Homilies Against The Jews by John Chrysostom
John Chrysostom was one of the most important Church Fathers of the patristic era. He was also one of the greatest preachers in Church history. Chrysostom has famously been called Golden Mouth due to his gift of preaching. Chrysostom's Homilies Against The Jews exposes the horrifying immorality surrounding the rabbinic religion. Chrysostom reveals that the Synagogue is a den of immorality and a habitation of demons. Chrysostom's sermons show that Rabbinic Judaism is a grave threat to Christianity.
2. On the Jews And Their Lies by Martin Luther
Martin Luther was one of the crucial leaders in the Protestant Reformation. He stood against the Papacy and spearheaded badly needed Reformation in the Church. On the Jews And Their Lies exposes the horrors of Talmudic Judaism. Luther learned the horrifying truth about what the Talmud teaches including how the Jews view the Gentiles aka Goyim as inferior to the Jews. Luther exposes how the Jews are trained to be bitter and vengeful enemies of Christianity. Luther shows how the Talmud teaches the Jews to steal from, abuse, and even murder the Gentiles. Luther also rails against the evils of usury commonly practiced by the Jews. Today, Luther's warnings are dismissed as antisemitism. In reality, his warning is as needed today as it was 500 years ago.
Roman Catholicism and the Jesuits
1. Fifty Years in the Church of Rome by Charles Chiniquy
This classic Protestant work is one of the greatest works ever written against Rome. Charles Chiniquy was a Roman Catholic priest who was eventually truly saved and converted to Presbyterianism. His book tells his story of his years in the Church of Rome and how he finally came out of Rome. The book exposes both the doctrinal errors of Rome and the corruption of the Roman Catholic clergy. Charles Chiniquy also tells the story of how the Jesuits sought to falsely accuse him of crimes and how he was defended in the Illinois courts by a young Abraham Lincoln. A must read.
2. The Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop
The Two Babylons is a book that is a book that exposes the pagan origins of Roman Catholicism. The book shows that doctrines of teachings of Roman Catholicism can be traced back to ancient Babylonian paganism. There have been many attempts to discredit this book over the years, but it is filled with useful information. There are a few places where the book gets things wrong, but it is overall an excellent resource for understanding the true pagan nature of Rome.
Feminism
1. Of Domestical Duties by William Gouge
This classic Puritan work lays out the duties of husbands and wives towards each other in the covenant of marriage. Gouge is unafraid to discuss the wife's duty to submit to her husband which is a biblical teaching that greatly angers feminists today. Gouge's teaching on marriage is both biblical and practical. We believe that reading this work will go a long way towards countering the evils of feminism in our day.
2. Honor thy Fathers: Recovering the Anti-Feminist Theology of the Reformers by Zachary Garris
This work by Zachary Garris shows how the historic reformed faith is completely antithetical to feminism. Garries points to the views of historic reformers such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox to make the case for male rule in the home, the Church, and society at large. Many Christian men today would be excommunicated from their churches for simply holding the same anti-feminist views that their spiritual forefathers held to. Garris's book shows how biblical Christianity argues for male leadership.
3. White Knights and Reviling Wives by David D. Edgington
David Edginton is a pastor and biblical counselor. Edgington shocking book discusses how many Christian wives come to rebel against and revile their husbands leading to the destruction of many Christian families. Due to the fact that feminism has crept into even the most conservative sectors of Evangelical Christianity, these women are often not held accountable for sins in their homes but are defended by (White Knight) pastors who choose to only place blame on the husbands while refusing to ever speak against the sins of the wives. The book demonstrates how feminism has been incredibly destructive both in the Christian home and in the Church. The book also makes a biblical case for the position of biblical patriarchy or in other words true male rule in the home. The position known as complementarianism is shown to be a weak position that drifts towards feminism while claiming to oppose it.
DVD Documentaries
1. Age of Deceit: Fallen Angels and the New World Order. A Film by Gonzo Shimura (DVD). Available for order at www.ageofdeceit.com
Age of Deceit is a documentary that exposes the New World Order from a Christian perspective. The film’s creator Gonzo Shimura shows that the leaders of the New World Order are serving Satan and are practicing the occult. The film shows that a biblical worldview is the only consistent way to understand the New World Order conspiracy. Many of Satan’s deceptions are exposed such as U.F.O.’s, demons, channeling and the New Age. The film is a good introduction into the Genesis 6 worldview. An excellent film.
2. True Legends Documentaries: Episodes 1, 2, & 3 by Steve Quayle & Timothy Alberino
Nephilim researchers Steve Quayle and Timothy Alberino created three outstanding documentaries on the evidence for giants across the world. The films were made with tremendous production value traveling to exotic locations all over the world such as Peru, Malta, Sardinia, and the American Southwest. The films discuss the Antediluvian world, Megaliths, and historical proof for the existence of the Nephilim. Must watch films.