Speaking to Muslims about Christianity can be an unsettling experience for the Christian. Our understanding of the Muslim faith is very limited, and their critique of the Christian faith is often unli
The message of Malachi is 'You are loved'. We all have skeletons in the cupboard, and God knows every one of them, yet he still says 'I Love you'. Through the prophet Malachi, however, God doesn't jus
We live in troubled times, amongst a world of broken-hearted and disillusioned people. Many of our fellow humans can only take away the emptiness of the spirit of the age by partying and spending hard
What is the average person to make of the book of Revelation, with its vivid imagery and its apocalyptic visions? Richard Bewes steers his readers through the minefields of controversy and bizarre int
Rutherford played a major role as a reformer at the Westminster Assembly and was also a crucial figure in the establishment of Presbyterianism for Scotland in 1689. Rutherford's 'Lex Rex' heavily infl
A Study of Joshua. Joshua faced real problems and fears, just like we do.Do you find that when you stand for what is right the opposition is hard to bear? - Joshua did!Do you feel that your responsib
Using plain language and word pictures, Spurgeon shares an earnest word for those who are seeking salvation. It has been written to show clearly how much we all need grace and how much grace is availa
New theories come and go about methods of evangelism involving psychological concepts, social theory, marketing models, church growth strategy and obscure texts applied more widely than intended. The
Looks at the lives of ten men who made an impact on the world as a result of their strong Christian faith, starting with events from their boyhood and continuing through their later lives.
These Christian stalwarts were once young boys playing games, learning from mistakes and growing up in quite a different world. But was it that different? Irene Howat has researched the lives of these
Is fatigue or stress a personal problem to you? Are you trying to cram too much into your schedule? Is your life coming apart at the seams and you can't say "no" to further demands on time and energy?
Robert Murray McCheyne was born in 1813 and died in 1843. His life, was nothing short of extraordinary. Given the charge of St Peter's Church, Dundee at the age of 23, even his trial sermon was blesse
Too many young people today believe the Bible is a closed book. What are the Old and New Testaments all about? What is the big picture?When Jesus walked to Emmaus with two disciples after the resurrec
God writes a lyric through our life. Through the means of praise and worship we can express our spiritual yearnings in ways that we would find difficult in everyday words or conversation.Yet lyrics to
Many looked on Gladys Aylward's expedition to mainland China as foolhardy and dangerous. It was. On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other documents, along with the only money
Using New Testament passages, Thomas examines how the Christian is to think, and explains how a correct, biblical view of self should radically transform our Christian living. Starting from the premis
Do you strive for spiritual success? Stop it - right now!In a world driven by success, to fail is almost unforgivable. Even the church follows the pattern of the World in prizing strength and achievem
The Prophet Amos was faced with problems that may be familiar to many of us. Israel was booming, its boundaries expanding, and things were looking good. Below the surface however greed and injustice w
Of all the Old Testament books few can compare with Isaiah for its lasting impact. It is probably quoted more than any other and it has been treasured by Christians down through the ages. Isaiah, mean
There has been an erosion of the role of the Ten Commandments in the life of today's church. There has been a twofold pressure - both from outside, and inside, the church. From outside the church, the
Art Wiens served in Italy during the Second World War. Afterwards he studied at Wheaton College and became the leader of a group that met together to pray for those interested in missionary service -
Terry Johnson stresses that the Beatitudes are Jesus' handbook to living a fuller life. This better, more contented and satisfying life is only for the people who believe in him, because, as Terry dem
The baptism of the Spirit - with its associated gifts - is a subject which has perplexed and fascinated Christians for many years.It is unfortunately one which divides Christians, who disagree over th
"Augustine entered both the Church and the world as a revolutionary force, and not merely created an epoch in the history of the Church, but... determined the course of its history in the West up to t
Erasmus was born in 1469 so you might not have heard of him; to his contemporaries this would be unthinkable. To them he was a modern Socrates whose learning and wisdom had not been equalled for a tho
There is a lot of debate about whether or not Christians should be involved in politics or culture for the purpose of reforming them. Should we concentrate on evangelism and reaching the unregenerate
What does the Bible teach about Divorce? May a Christian remarry during the lifetime of a divorced partner? With the increasing number of divorces and second marriages, such questions now touch every
Joseph faced many tasks - how he dealt with them teaches you how to handle your problems. Helpful notes bring the significance of these chapters into focus, and speak clearly to us today. Geared for
Why are birds free in the air, fish in water? Because they are in their natural elements. Human beings are only free to really live when we are in our proper element. Find out what that is, and how yo
Ian Newberry says that the objective of this manual is to 'revive the flame of prayer in the heart of Christians and also revive prayer in the local church'.It is an ambitious task, but one which is a
William Chalmers Burns was surrounded by revival. Not only was he used by God in Scotland, Continental Europe and North America, but he was also a pioneer missionary in China (Where he persuaded a you
At the beginning of the 21st century women and men find themselves in a world which seems to be 'post' everything - post-Christian, post-modern, post-evangelical and even post-feminist.How should Chri
On the Way for 9-11s works on a 2 year syllabus, consisting of 6 books. It follows on from On the Way for 3-9s and includes material that is not covered in that syllabus. It is designed to introduce c
Heartwarming, real life story of Mary Jones, a young girl living in rural Wales in the late 1700s. Mary was a popular girl who loved her parents, worked hard and was keen to learn but most of all she
When life gets tough we can sometimes assume it will always stay that way. But behind every hard time and following every rough patch the Christian finds that God brings times of blessing.God is afte
Does your life have an effect on those around you?God has planned that your Christian life should bear fruit. Can you see spiritual growth in your life and is your life influencing others? Is the Holy
Martin Luther's father was a miner with ambitions - he wanted to better himself and provide his children with a good education. Martin upset his father's plan by becoming a monk rather than a lawyer,
This book should appeal to anyone who ever has contact with another human being! We could all exchange stories for hours of how difficult so and so is to get on with. Lawson gets right at the root o
Elijah loved and served God. Everywhere he went, God used him to perform amazing miracles and warn people who did wrong. Find out how he was fed by ravens and how a boy was brought back to life. As
This book was especially written by Patricia St John for all young people who want to learn about God and get to know Him for themselves. Every chapter deals with a basic Christian belief and tackles
