The Puritans: Wisdom for the Christian Life
The Puritans were pastors, theologians, and physicians of the soul whose writings still nourish believers today.
Through writing, editing, teaching, and preaching, Brian has helped contemporary Christians discover their rich, Christ-centered vision of grace, holiness, joy, and communion with God.
Thriving in Grace: 12 Ways the Puritans Fuel Spiritual Growth
Coauthored with Dr. Joel R. Beeke, this book provides twelve fascinating chapters on how the Puritans help us in a variety of ways, such as shaping our lives by the Scriptures, convicting our consciences of the subtlety and sinfulness of sin, opening for us the beauty and loveliness of Christ, and much more. Let this book transform your daily Christian life and move you to read the Puritan treasures for yourself.
“If there is a better short book on the strength and orderliness of the Puritans’ teaching on the lifestyle of the Christian, I have not yet read it. Thriving in Grace is the spiritual equivalent of what a taster meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant must be like: the work of a skilled chef who has a mastery of both his ingredients and the insight—usually only gained from decades of experience—into what will stimulate the taste buds of the guests. And Chefs Beeke and Hedges know how to season and garnish all twelve taster courses here with quotations that simply add to the experience of a meal that will linger long on the spiritual palate of every reader. A book indeed to ‘read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest’!”
—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Ligonier teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary
An Infinite Treasury: Grace in the Piety of William Bridge
In An Infinite Treasury, Brian introduces readers to one of the most uplifting Puritan authors, William Bridge (1600–1670). In a brief biography, he traces Bridge’s life and ministry, emphasizing his theology of grace in the Christian life. This is followed by 45 short excerpts from Bridge’s writings, which reveal Jesus as grace personified so that we can enjoy salvation in Him. Read and be encouraged by the grace, fullness, and sufficiency of Jesus Christ in William Bridge’s writings.
“Brian Hedges has given us a volume of some of the writings of the Puritan William Bridge with an introductory essay. Among other achievements, Bridge, along with John Owen and Thomas Goodwin, was one of six divines involved in the writing of the hugely influential Savoy Declaration (1658), showing the primacy of Congregationalism. As a professed Presbyterian, I found the account of [Bridge’s] life immensely interesting, and the collection of writings shows Bridge, a member of the Westminster Assembly, to have a been a man of great principle. . . and a profound biblical scholar and preacher. This one-volume teaser is totally worth the effort to read, and it will probably make you want to read the five volumes of Bridge’s complete works! A wonderful contribution to the series.”
—Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary
The Puritan Treasures for Today series
In addition to writing on the Puritans, Brian has edited multiple volumes in the Puritan Treasures for Today series. This series presents Puritan books that are accessible in length and carefully edited with modern readers in mind by smoothing out difficult phrases of a bygone era while carefully retaining the meaning of the original authors.
One of Owen’s shortest, most accessible books, this is a clear and searching work on the nature and marks of genuine faith.
Rogers’ book was the first Puritan manual for spiritual disciplines. It is a practical guide to cultivating a life of godliness through practices of spiritual discipline and devotion.
An important book that defines sinful anger, considers its properties, causes, and effects, then moves beyond diagnosis to cure, with strategies for preventing and overcoming sinful anger.
A warm, pastoral, and deeply encouraging exploration of how the priestly ministry of Christ is a rich storehouse that supplies both comfort and holiness to believers.
Goodwin’s short, penetrating study of the inner life, showing the moral and spiritual significance of our thoughts and imaginations.
What rules your heart: sin or grace? In his heart-searching exposition and application of Romans 6:14, Owen shows how grace liberates believers from the reign of sin.