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Nsmpress The English Dort Version (EDV) with its Authorized Embedded Commentary in Six Volumes Johannes Bogerman, Willem Baudartius, Gerson Bucerus, Antonius Walaeus, Festus Hommius, Jacobus Rolandus, Hermannus Faukelius, Theodore Haak, et al. ​ ​ This historic and magisterial work from the Synod of Dort 1618 and the Westminster Assembly 1645 has shaped the hearts and minds of believers for centuries. Compiled and designed in detail for today, the 1657 English Dort Bible, with the Dort-ordered embedded commentary , is the most reliable translation and exposition of Scripture ever produced, and so continues to guide God's people on their pilgrim's path to the New Jerusalem. Each volume contains the Scriptures, commentary, introductions, outlines, maps, art galleries, illustrations and biographies of the contributors . . . Lots more on the history . . . The Torah sets the course for the History of Redemption. In the journeys of God’s people from Eden to the edge of the Promised Land, the Dort Scholars teach what we and our children desperately need to hear today. The Historical Books rehearse the unfolding of covenant history from the Conquest to the Return from Exile, pointing to the Son of David who will bear the curses of the covenant, earn its blessings and rule from his throne forever. ​ The Dort Scholars were well aware that one may well apprehend the facts of the covenant, but yet sense distance from divine favor. The Wisdom Literature speaks to the heart of Christ's Bride with new life in Covenant with God. The prophets were covenant messengers for Israel’s Sovereign God. Study big issues for life today such as the antithesis, the treatment of the marginalized in society, the essence of faithful worship, the problem of evil and the Day of the Lord. The Dort Scholars compel us to see how everything in Scripture is about Jesus. Study here how each inspired gospel writer testifies to the life on earth of the Son who shed hisblood for his own. And then in Acts, of the Savior's ongoing work through his body, the church. From holiness to worldview, pastoral guidance to combating heresy, problem-solving to vision-casting, comfort for the afflicted to affliction for the comfortable, living in the now and in the not-yet, reaching the lost to retaining the antithesis, Christian freedom to considerate abstinence. Buy Now - US Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

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Only When It's Dark Can We See the Stars A Father's Journal as His Son Battles Cancer John van Popta Four Long Years: That’s the time from 12-year-old Julian’s diagnosis of leukemia until the van Popta family reaches the other side. All the while, dad kept a log chronicling in detail the arduous ordeal. Is there hope in the pitch-dark Valley of Baca? With his journal, you can travel with these pilgrims on their journey. Since John is sharing his entries with extended family, friends and church members, you hear him reporting and reflecting as a pastor. He had encountered similar situations before, but such experience counts for little compared to facing cancer of a loved one firsthand. So you also sense how a father’s heart aches as his son suffers. And how he wrestles with wounded faith. “When I held my son in my arms tonight, I wept.” ​ ​ A minister’s son, John van Popta (B.A., M.Div.) pastored three congregations in the Canadian Reformed Churches before taking an early retirement due to Parkinson’s disease. Keeping an eye on the stars, he and his wife, Bonita, have six children and 25 grandchildren. 9x6 -194 pages - Hard-Cover, Soft-Cover & E-Book Available through our global and regional network of distributors Buy Now - CA Buy Now - US Endorsements What makes this book so compelling is that the story unfolds before the reader’s eyes: these entries are written as the events are taking place. When John and Bonita are on tenterhooks, awaiting results, or are wrestling with a difficult decision regarding Julian’s treatment, the reader likewise is in suspense. The reader does not know what is around the corner from entry to entry . . .. - Ben Faber Christian Renewal Review ​ While this is a deeply personal account, the struggle to trust God in the face of death is one that we’ll all have to face, and this then is an example of how to struggle well. It is a father writing, but there’s no missing this is also a pastor who wants to feed the sheep with what he knows we need: to understand that my only comfort is that I am not my own but belong to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. That truth, powerfully delivered, makes this not simply a good book, but an important one. - Jon Dykstra Editor Reformed Perspective ​ The author of this book describes a family’s reliance on and trust in the Lord as they walked through the Valley of Baca. The book gives hope, comfort, and understanding to all who read it. Heartily recommended. - Albert H Oosterhoff, LLM Professor Emeritus Western University (Law) In this sober, moving account John van Popta tells the story of the illness of his son Julian, and of the way of bravery, despair, resilience and exhaustion Julian, his parents, family and friends had to go. It is a story of pain and encouragement, medical accomplishments and incapacity, of joy and lament. At crucial moments, God does not seem to respond to calls for help. Yet in all the weeping, hope – even beyond death – becomes real in relationships. - Koert van Bekkum, PhD. Professor of Old Testament Evangelische Theologische Faculteit Theologische Universiteit Kampen│Utrecht God calls most of his people to pass through dark valleys. Few valleys are deeper, and few are darker than the ones in which we see our children suffer. This is a book that will be a blessing to all of those who are being called into times of suffering, sorrow, and uncertainty. - Tim Challies Author, Seasons of Sorrow Heartbreaking and hopeful, these raw, unedited emails record the van Popta family's journey through the valley of the shadow of death and the Good Shepherd's often mysterious presence and care. It was a privilege to be Pastor John van Popta's friend and colleague in the next town over during these events, and to read these emails as they first appeared. I am delighted to see them available to a wider audience. - John Barach, M.Div. Minister of the Word Covenant Presbyterian Church Sulphur, Louisiana This is the story of a family’s heart-breaking journey through the valley of the shadow of death. It will almost certainly make you weep. But it will also lead you to worship the God whose grace is sufficient, and whose goodness and mercy in Christ follow us all the days of our lives. - William den Hollander, Ph.D. Professor of New Testament Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary “Julian has been diagnosed with leukemia.” I remember exactly where I was when I took Pastor John’s phone call that late summer afternoon. The news came like a thunderbolt, shaking the base ment where I was standing. Julian’s remarkable story, so lovingly detailed in this journal, is an encouragement to all. This book is a must-read and is already a best seller in my heart. - Peter Buist, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Emeritus Charleton University This collection of journal entries is vivid in its attention to medical detail and gripping in its stream-of-consciousness style, but what makes it especially worthwhile is its compelling testimony to God’s sovereignty and love. - Jannes Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary Though it is autobiographical, this book deals with such deep experience that it becomes archetypal. Much can be written about it, but at minimum John van Popta's account of his pilgrimage through the valley of Baca gives us a fleeting glimpse of the infinite love of the Father who gave up his Son for us. - Daniel Shin, M.Div. Minister of the Word Spring Creek CaRC Vineland, Ontario ​ Reformed Perspective Review ​ Buy Now - CA Buy Now - US Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Nsmpress About Us North Star Ministry Press LLC is a publishing boutique for authors and their readers who understand the formative value of true knowledge, deep convictions and enduring faithfulness for living in this world. ​ Unlike self-publishing machines or hybrid arms of bigger names, if your book is accepted by Nsmpress, there are no upfront set-up costs or fees to you. You just stit back and collect your royalty checks. ​ We do things the old-fashioned way: good books are published for the quality of their content--not for what we can squeeze out of you up front. ​ ​ ​ To that end, excellent books on theology, life, history, piety, and faith-based fiction are now available and on the way. Envisioned in 2016 as a reformed book imprint, releasing its first titles in 2019, the boutique is blessed to publish outstanding titles within the deep and wide current of an original and robust biblical theology for today. ​ Nsmpress makes its books available throughout our global and regional marketing network on platforms not only like Amazon and Barnes & Nobles, but also Walmart, Target and bookstores, as well as our own website, online book stores, and newsletters. Subscribe Contact Us Our Boutique Model ​ Only exclusive, high-quality offerings from our presses ​ A limited number of premium quality titles per year ​ Low pricing through our global and regional distributors Our Core Values ​ ​ We believe that the Son of God, out of the whole human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, defends, and preserves for himself, by his Spirit and Word, in the unity of the true faith, a church chosen to everlasting life. And I believe that I am and forever shall remain a living member of it. ​ -Heidelberg Catechism LD:21 Here Discover Our Worldview Testimony Professional Memberships: Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Retail Association (CRA); Association of Publishers for Special Sales (APSS); Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Testimony Nsmpress Authors Only Back to the Future T he philosophy of North Star Ministry Press LLC is that of a new publisher with an old fashioned idea. Good books should be published because they are good books. Period. Sure, good books should sell well. But books should be published first of all for the quality of their content. And they deserve world-wide exposure. Just Write! N smpress focuses on publications that are well-grounded in an expansive Spirit and Word Worldview in the areas of theology, life, history, cultural critique and piety. Since we are not a self-publishing, indie, hybrid or vanity model, there is no need for an author to concentrate on anything but the writing. Opportunity For your next book, North Star features: ​ No fees required for considering and publishing your edited and proofed (Chicago-Style) manuscript Creative design and supervised production Proofs for your review before publishing of your books Premium royalties for your print and e-books Global exposure through our global marketing network. Low-priced author copies for personal distribution and sales Free in-house exclusive author's bulletin, Press On , with the latest in ministry developments and ways to get traction for your books in the market. Publishing FAQs Get in the Loop! S ee the Frequently Asked Questions for more details. Contact us if you have any other questions. ​ Interested? Sign up to keep up with the news of this new ministry for professional publishing of books that deserve to be read. > Thanks for submitting! Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Theologiical Consultant H.David Schuringa ​ Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

The Dort Bible Handbook A Wide-Margin Workbook for Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth Thy Word My Life ​ In the tradition of treasures like Halley’s Bible Handbook and W. Hendriksen’s Survey of the Bible comes now the Dort Bible Handbook. While the former will continue to bless God’s people, the latter presents an in-depth and unique offering for instructing and inspiring God’s people today, while soaking in the Reformed and Presbyterian heritage, the teachings and lives of Dort and Westminster pastor-scholars. With this stand-alone handbook , get your head and heart into Scripture as you delve into Approaching (Part I), Apprehending (Part II), Appropriating (Part III) and Applying (Part IV) God’s Holy Word. These four proven essentials, for rightly dividing the Word of Truth, will open Scripture for you as never before. Buttressed by key insights from the Dordrecht Bible Commentary, may you pray with the Psalmist, “Lord, grant me life through Your Word.” “I think the author of this Handbook has done a good job of writing a work which, in a variety of ways, will be of use to the readers. David helps us with an overview of Covenantal history, from Creation to Consummation. He also writes about his own personal life, which gives the Handbook a special, intimate touch. And his analysis of our modern age is enlightening and challenging.” - From the Foreword by Drs. J. M. (Kim) Batteau ​ 8x10 Pp. 255 Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Available world-wide from global and regional distributors ​ Buy Now USA Buy Now Canada Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

God Abideth in Us A Phrase-By-Phrase Analysis of the Writings by John From the Dort Bible The Apostle of Love The Complete Writings of John ​ With the precision of Elizabethan English you can understand John’s writings richly, exactly, as a unit. Yes, that John. The Beloved Disciple. Unmatched pastor-teachers are ready to tell you about him. Rather than quickly reading through his works, here each has a phrase-by-phrase analysis by the Expert Interpreters (supported by numerous references) embedded within the text itself. Toggling back and forth between Scripture and the reflections of godly scholars you will be studying God’s Word, and absorbing Christ’s love, at a new level. Here discover a “break-through” in Bible-study. Providing a panoramic view of the love of God from creation to consummation, John’s unique, apostolic contributions consist of three parts: 1) his inspiring gospel: a deep and unique take on the Good News of Jesus’ arrival; 2) his personal letters: in which you see his heart; and 3) his astounding visions: presenting the beloved Bride as she longs for the Bridegroom’s second arrival—into a world on the brink of disaster. In today’s culture drowning in hate and misplaced love, the mentors will guide you, phrase-by-phrase, to embrace John’s inspired message for your heart and life. Truth is, Jesus calls us to “love one another as I have loved you” (Jn. 13:34). And the Apostle of Love assures us that “if we love one another God abideth in us” (1 Jn. 4:12). Getting to know all of John’s writings – deeply – can create a transformational experience. Scripture Phrase-By-Phrase Series ​ Available through our global and regional distributors ​ 6x9 - Soft-Cover - pp. 230 Buy Now - US Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Listen! Six Men You Should Known Christine Farenhorst Are You Well-Grounded? In the Parable of the Sower, we learn how the good seed of God’s Word is scattered everywhere, but falls on different kinds of soils: on hardened paths, in rocky places, among thorns and … on good soil. Each of these six significant men were raised in godly homes. Farenhorst tells their stories, their incredible accomplishments, and then how each one turns out. These intriguing biographies of Marin Luther King Jr., Albert Schweitzer, Rembrandt, Samuel Morse, Sigmund Freud and Norman Rockwell beg the question, “So who do you say that I am?” Let those who have ears to hear, listen! Get to know these men, and get to know yourself. “An immensely readable and profitable book that explains and analyzes the lives of some well-known figures who have influenced humanity. A number of them were gifted but tragic men. The warnings that their lives proclaim are immensely salutary and fascinating. I loved reading this book. It is quite gripping, written with the accomplished literary style of this gifted author.” - Geoffrey Thomas Wales, UK ​ 6x9 - 220 pp. - Soft-Cover & E-Book Available world-wide through our global and regional distributors Buy Now - CA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - US Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

Hope Built on Nothing Less A Compendium of the Christian Relgion Sure Faith - Solid Hope Technically, a “compendium” is a summary or overview. But this compendium never coasts on the surface. Here discover deep truths for your life, for eternity. Never confined to a kind of Calvinistic echo chamber, the author has observed first-hand that believers of every stripe, deep-down, resonate to some degree with Reformed doctrine, and that countless multitudes affirm the historic Christian religion whole-heartedly. The times in which we live are always tumultuous. But the truth of God’s Word for the love of God’s people is the always certain, the trusted anchor for our souls and unflinching strength for tomorrow—come what may. ​ 9 x6 Pp. 201 Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Buy Now - Amazon.com Buy Now - Amazon.ca

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Abraham ​ Faith's Eye to the Future ​ Keep Your Eye on the Prize! ​ You may not realize it right now, but Abraham was not the “great” man that people often seem to say he was. You may think, “Yes, Abraham was a good guy. And I want to be just like that good guy Abraham.” If so, then you are in for a big shock. His accomplishments will be noted in this book; however, a large portion will also show where Abraham often failed in his walk with God. Still, Abraham lived by faith, looking ahead to that day when God would fulfill his promise to be a faithful God to him and to his descendants after him. That in him, all the families of the earth would be blessed (Heb. 11:8-19). By faith, the father of believers saw a divine plan begin to come into view. And that same covenant God of Abraham also has a plan for you. Because, four thousand years later, God is still doing wonderful things through the children of Abraham—all those who are in Christ (Gal. 3:29). Robert Norman inspires you to walk that long, winding and often difficult path of faith, step-by-step, with Abraham. On the road to Bethlehem, Golgotha, and on to the New Jerusalem, you will learn how to keep your eye on the prize (Philip. 3;14), however imperfectly, following Jesus. ​ "It's no surprise to me that Robert has included these themes . . . because they are key in helping us to understand, not only the life of Abraham, but God's divine plan of salvation, which can be traced through the entire Bible." -D. Paul Mitchel, Director, Grace to You 6x9 Pp. 203 Soft-Cover & E-Book Robert D. Norman was born in Welwyn, Garden City, England, and his family later moved to Inverness, Scotland. There, still a young man, he was drawn to faith in Christ. Having completed his studies at the Highland Theological College UHI, he is following God’s calling as a missionary in Dorohoi, Romania, where he proclaims the Word, disciples new Christians and cares for orphans. Buy Now - USA Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2020 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

A Pun My Word Sixty Crosswords with a Distinctive Worldview Farenhorst at Her Best! ​ A pillar of Calvinism is that all of life is religion. For the believer, there are no parts that are neutral, let alone secular. But crossword puzzles? You’ve got to be kidding, right? Truth is, in these interesting, challenging and delightful puzzles by a celebrated author and Christian Renewal contributor, you will certainly discover a distinctive worldview for the renewal of the mind, and even a bit of levity for the heart. ​ Why do I like crossword puzzles from Christine Farenhorst? It is the variety of the clues. There are historical and contemporaneous references, there are clues from different languages (including from what I hear, the language of heaven – Dutch), biblical references, and my favorites, puns. Who knew a wet panda was a “drizzly bear?” And that Humpty Dumpty had a great fall just to make up for a “lousy” summer? So, enjoy the puzzles! And if you love someone – I mean really, really love them – you know what to do. - Rev. Mitchell Persaud If you, like us, have enjoyed solving Christine Farenhorst’s crosswords with each new CR arrival over the years, you will savor this selection of sixty. Here you will find droll humor, pithy sayings, wry jokes, occasional political commentary and more . . . vintage Christine Farenhorst at her best! -Cliff and Hen My wife and I greatly look forward to doing the crossword with every Christian Renewal. The satirical clues always make us groan and laugh at the same time. So, we would encourage anyone to do these crosswords! -Ben and Karina Christine’s crosswords are the cause that I sometimes get to bed late and leave for work late! -Ernst Vander Meer ​ Buy Now Amazon.com In addition to publishing numerous outstanding books, Christine Farenhorst is also a columnist for Reformed Perspective and a contributing writer for Christian Renewal. She and her husband, Anco, have five children, twenty-seven grandchildren, a dog, and twelve chickens. Buy Now Amazon.ca Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More... Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved

Nsmpress The English Dort Version (EDV) with its Authorized Embedded Commentary in Six Volumes Johannes Bogerman, Willem Baudartius, Gerson Bucerus, Antonius Walaeus, Festus Hommius, Jacobus Rolandus, Hermannus Faukelius, Theodore Haak, et al. ​ ​ This historic and magisterial work from the Synod of Dort 1618 and the Westminster Assembly 1645 has shaped the hearts and minds of believers for centuries. Compiled and designed in detail for today, the 1657 English Dort Bible, with the Dort-ordered embedded commentary , is the most reliable translation and exposition of Scripture ever produced, and so continues to guide God's people on their pilgrim's path to the New Jerusalem. Each volume contains the Scriptures, commentary, introductions, outlines, maps, illustrations, art galleries, and biographies of the contributors . . . Lots more on the history . . . The Torah sets the course for the History of Redemption. In the journeys of God’s people from Eden to the edge of the Promised Land, the Dort Scholars teach what we and our children desperately need to hear today. The prophets were covenant messengers for Israel’s Sovereign God. Study big issues for life today such as the antithesis, the treatment of the marginalized in society, the essence of faithful worship, the problem of evil and the Day of the Lord. The Historical Books rehearse the unfolding of covenant history from the Conquest to the Return from Exile, pointing to the Son of David who will bear the curses of the covenant, earn its blessings and rule from his throne forever. ​ The Dort Scholars compel us to see how everything in Scripture is about Jesus. Study here how each inspired gospel writer testifies to the life on earth of the Son who shed his blood for his own. And then in Acts of the Savior's ongoing work through his body, the church. The Dort Scholars were well aware that one may well apprehend the facts of the covenant, but yet sense distance from divine favor. The Wisdom Literature speaks to the heart of Christ's Bride with new life in Covenant with God. From holiness to worldview, pastoral guidance to combating heresy, problem-solving to vision-casting, comfort for the afflicted to affliction for the comfortable, living in the now and in the not-yet, reaching the lost to retaining the antithesis, Christian freedom to considerate abstinence. Buy Now - US Buy Now - UK Buy Now - CA Buy Now - AU Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More

Evangelism in the Old Testament The Unfolding Drama of World Missions A Missional Discovery ​ When one thinks of evangelism in the Old Testament, likely figures such as Rahab and Ruth come to mind, along with others, trickling into the covenant community to join hands with the people of God— foretastes of Gentiles as well as Jews called to faith in Christ following the Great Commission. However, De Jong wonders: “Maybe we have been missing something significant. I was cognizant of many places in the Old Testament where God had so designed events that the end result of those events became an empire-wide call for repentance and a call to worship the true God of the Israelites. Those amazing empire-wide proclamations will unfold in these chapters as we proceed.” In other words, as the pre-incarnate Christ was on the way to Bethlehem and the Mount of Olives, He was already laying the foundation for World Missions. Profound hope here for Zion on her way to the New Jerusalem. ​ ​ “Today, as I look at the picture of all of us, including the dictator himself, heads bowed, eyes closed as we prayed, I realize that the world-wide mission of the gospel of the resurrected Christ is an ongoing miracle that is wonderfully presented already in the Old Testament.” - From the Foreword by Joel H. Nederhood ​ 9x6 - Pp. 135 - Soft-Cover & E-Book ​ Norman De Jong , Ph.D., served as a professor for many years at Dordt University and Trinity Christian College. He then went on to study theology at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and was subsequently ordained as a Minister of the Word in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Dr. De Jong is a highly respected author of books, Bible studies and articles. With his careful text- analyses, he may sometimes challenge conventional thinking but he always drives you to dig deeper into God’s Word. Available world-wide through our global and regional distributors Buy Now USA Buy Now CA Home About Us Catalog Bibles Videos MS Inquiries Contact More Nsmpress Copyright (c) 2019-2021 North Star Ministry Press LLC All Rights Resereved