This book just became available this month:
Holy, Holy, Holy: Proclaiming the Perfections of God. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2010. [sample PDF]
The authors are Thabiti Anyabwile, Alistair Begg, D. A. Carson, Sinclair B. Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Steven J. Lawson, R. C. Sproul, R. C. Sproul Jr., and Derek W. H. Thomas.
R. C. Sproul explains in the preface, “These chapters originated as lectures at the 2009 Ligonier Ministries National Conference in Orlando. The theme of that conference was ‘The Holiness of God’” (p. vi).
D. A. Carson’s chapter explains and applies 1 Peter 2:9–10: “‘A Holy Nation’: The Church’s High Calling” (pp. 75–89). Here’s his outline:
- Our Identity as Christians
- Our Purpose as Christians
- Our Foundation as Christians
Read the whole thing. You can also listen to the MP3 of Carson’s message at the conference.
Download your free Christmas playlist by TGC editor Brett McCracken!
It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love—with Christmas music! If you’re ready to immerse yourself in the sounds of the season, we’ve got a brand-new playlist for you. The Gospel Coalition’s free 2025 Christmas playlist is full of joyful, festive, and nostalgic songs to help you celebrate the sweetness of this sacred season.
The 75 songs on this playlist are all recordings from at least 20 years ago—most of them from further back in the 1950s and 1960s. Each song has been thoughtfully selected by TGC Arts & Culture Editor Brett McCracken to cultivate a fun but meaningful mix of vintage Christmas vibes.
To start listening to this free resource, simply click below to receive your link to the private playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.