The book of Acts shows the importance of the link between the ministry of the Word and prayer. It teaches us that a distinguishing mark of a Christian and of a truly Biblical church is that they pray.
In the message of Hosea we see the passion of God. We see the jealousy of God, the commitment of God, the heartbreak of God, the enthusiasm of God, the love of God. People often talk about what they f
From the depths of history and the terrible days of the Great Wars we read stories of courage and danger but ultimately of faith, hope and love. A grandfather sits in front of a warm fire as the flame
1 Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1 Samuel and continues through into 1 & 2 Kings.While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1
The story of Hudson Taylor is one of adventure and excitement - of improbable answers to prayer, opposition from the establishment and triumphs of faith. Even more interesting is the story of the rela
Upon returning to the UK after 20 years of gruelling service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Helen Roseveare began her speaking and writing ministry. In the time available between trips all over
If God exists, prove it. If God exists, what does it have to do with me? If all this is true, now what?This series of short workbooks, from the 9Marks Basics series, is designed to help you think thro
Life is so confusing! There are a myriad of voices clambering for our attention, but which one is the right one?Decisions – rather than being biblical, or good, or even passable – often feel like a st
Benedictions – spoken blessings at the end of church services and gatherings – can be nuggets of gospel gold to cherish to as we part from each other for another week. Here Derek W. H. Thomas has sele
Angels are mentioned in 33 of the 66 books of the Bible, and yet there is so much misunderstanding about them. This 11–part Bible study looks at the passages where angels are mentioned in the Bible, t
Read the story of a life lived safely within the lines, that God turned upside down. From social star of 1930’s Chicago to a Wycliffe missionary in South America and the USSR,Elaine Townsend’s life wa
Many today may be discouraged by the condition of Christianity in Scotland, while unaware of its powerful legacy. Following on from Glory in the Glen and Land of Many Revivals, Scotland Ablaze conclu
It’s crucial to understand who God is, and to understand the roles of the three Persons of the Trinity. This ten–part study on the characteristics of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit will help you think
In a competitive and selfcentred world,living a humble and Godcentred life is incredibly challenging. Additionally,when the Bible tells us to boast in the hope of the glory of God our worldly minds ar
There are many types of lie, but perhaps the most dangerous and deceptive of all is the half–truth. A manipulative distortion of truth, it sounds convincing but is destructively distant from what is t
Ruth and Esther, the only two biblical books that centre on the lives of women, display the hand of a God who works in the lives of individuals to bring about his plan for the salvation of many. Ruth
Ruth and Esther are two prophetic pictures of the same gospel. One speaks of a last-minute rescue from death, the other of a long-awaited filling of a terrible emptiness. One ends with a baby; the oth
The Good Portion is a series written specifically for women to immerse themselves in the depths of Christian doctrine. God created us to enjoy knowing Him - there is always so much more to be discover
There is a yearning within all of us to be 'whole' - a recognition that we live fragmented lives: striving and failing, believing but doubting, speaking one thing then doing another. We are all righte
Basil of Caesarea (329-379 AD) was a Greek Bishop in what is now Turkey. A thoughtful theologian, he was instrumental in the formation of the Nicene Creed. He fought a growing heresy, Arianism, that h
"Encouragement" isn't usually the first word that comes to mind when we think about God's discipline, but that is how the writer of Hebrews describes it.Our Heavenly Father uses suffering to disciplin
The world needs godly,trained leaders just as much as the church does. Taking the examples of Jesus and Paul, Reeder presents a model of multiplication that intentionally and continuously raises up ot
Sport is one of the many evidences of a gracious God. It can unite people, sharing together in the enjoyment it brings. But it brings the challenge of proper stewardship under God, especially when wor
As Christians, many of us experience times when we struggle in our faith. Times when we get distracted, like dumb sheep,and stray away from the safety of the fold and our faithful Shepherd. Some of us
Read / Mark / Learn is a small group Bible study series that is designed to equip people to study Gods Word for themselves.This second volume of studies in Luke continues on from the first volume, sta
Only those who have an undeniable calling from God will be fit for the challenges and strains of the ministry life. But how do you test a calling and how do you proceed if you are certain its legitima
While Kevin DeYoung preached, Chris Ranson sketched.This book, composed entirely of hand-drawn illustrations, brings the Book of Acts to life. Each page contains an entire DeYoung sermon in visual for
Being a parent is one of the greatest joys, privileges, and responsibilities with which God has entrusted us. Sadly, we live in a culture that in many ways diminishes the role of a parent and the task
Many people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if He does exist, cannot be good or all-powerful.Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience
Notebook for Eternity helps to point our attention to God by presenting 26 reflections on His nature. Looking at one aspect of God's character for every letter of the alphabet, these short devotions c
Through the joys and sorrows of life, we can often lose sight of what the Bible has assured us: we are at war, and must be ready, continually standing firm against the world, the Devil and even our ow
Richard Bewes first experienced revival as a child, to the sound of thousands of African voices singing. In Under the Thorn Tree, he retells this and many other stories from his lifetime of working an
Do you know with any certainty where your conscious, thinking, self-aware, communicative self be after you die? And does it matter, as long as you are in 'heaven'? But the importance of 'heaven' does
Why We (Still) Believe is written for the western world that is characterised by a secularised culture that doesn't "do" God. Fourteen different authors grapple with certain aspects of Christianity, d
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in the doctrines of grace, the Protestant Reformers, and sound biblical theology which has been labelled as New Calvinism. But is this new trend rea
Patrick ministered to kings and slaves alike in the culture that had enslaved him. Patrick's faith and his commitment to the Word of God through hard times is a true example of the way that God calls
The Bible was the first book to ever be printed and it remains one of the most popular of all time, with societies of people professing to live their lives according to its pages.But can the Bible act
This new series of Bible studies for the family is written for the parent in the pew. Each volume serves as an aide to fathers and mothers as they seek to lead their families in daily worship together
When you consider who we are by nature and who the most holy God is in his nature, it appears at first that talk of "rewards" from God is a little presumptuous on our part. We have already been ransom
The Bible is full of inspiring characters and astonishing events. But, although Mary has without question one of the most wonderful stories, she can often be ignored - to be remembered only once a yea
