This is a thought provoking analysis of the ongoing discussion between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. In a courteous and clear way the issues are highlighted, points of view ackn
The Apostle Paul has a deep-seated joy in Christ. He is content whether he is in want or plenty and yes even in the face of great suffering and persecution. His life exemplifies what it means to live
Calvin's views on the Sabbath are the subject of claim and counterclaim. This book brings together two controversial themes: Calvin's ideas on Church/state relationships, and on the sabbath. Richard
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
Your church has a pastor and teachers - but where are your evangelists? Seek out who your evangelists are and send them out. Roger Carswell sets out the biblical focus on evangelism. Be prepared to be
Disaster and Deliverance, these two words sum up something of the message of both Joel and Obadiah. In Joel, the prophet begins by announcing a disaster in terms of a locust invasion, which has affect
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
1 Peter addresses Christians who have known suffering and persecution to a degree that we will never know. In 2 Peter, Peter was very concerned that those who deny Christ's return should be withstood
JESUS IS THE MESSIAH! Matthew's Gospel was written to show that Jesus is the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. It is carefully arranged by subject matter as a clear explanation to the Jewish peop
There is much excitment in the MacDonald's house when Robert comes to stay. He's only four years old so there are many things he doesn't know and can't do. This means lots of questions and activitie
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
Sarah and Paul have made a note of all the exciting things they want to do. They're staying at a cottage by the sea, where there is plenty of places to explore. On their adventures they make a very
Most of us will have faced that most delicate situation of meeting a person who is suffering. We tend to go down one of two different avenues. One is to offer well-intentioned advice - often in the fo
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
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
John is known as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'. He was under our Saviour's teaching and care for three years. He leaned against Christ's chest at the last supper and witnessed the crucifixion. Who b
Theodore Beza? Who is he? Why should I care about him?Well, I'm glad you asked!Theodore Beza was a man who in his day was one of the luminaries of the Protestant world, who took the reins of the belea
Within evangelicalism today it can sometimes seem there are two competing versions of the gospel. There is the gospel of the kingdom with its focus on God's plan to restore the world. And there is the
This is a clear guide to the Christian hope of heaven, stressing Christ's death, resurrection and ascension and what they mean for the believer. The biblical facts, upon which the Christian's assuran
Come and hear a wonderful story of evangelism, church planting and Christian growth. Colossians was a letter, which would have first been read by Tychicus in Philemon's house in Colossae. People who w
Come join the Bible Detectives, Harry, Jess and Click the mouse as they negotiate the stories and pages of the Bible.These quizzes are designed for group use in kids clubs, Sunday schools and families
Is God worthy of worship only because He blesses us? How should we respond to God when suffering comes into our lives? At the heart of the book of Job is a question about the character of God - and ab
In this we will discover that HOPE FOR THE FUTURE is based on certainties. The most important is the unchanging character of God, and the eternal nature of His Word. Geared for Growth study materials
Many people are confused about sex, morality and personal identity.This book provides the background to distinctive Christian standards based on the Bible's teaching. It addresses the problems that yo
Returning from their exile in Babylon, the people of Israel faced an uncertain future. Their release from captivity was miraculous, as a God moved the heart of the pagan King Cyrus to decree their re
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
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
The world today claims that your identity is entirely defined by you. As parents raising children in this world, how do we teach children the gospel and explain how it impacts gender identity? This bo
The world has gone gray-fuzzy, blurry, gender-neutral gray. In a secularist culture, many people today are confused about what it means to be a man or a woman. Even the church struggles to understand
Sleep is part of our created humanity, a good gift from God to be treasured and enjoyed; an earthly picture of a spiritual reality. In this reflection on sleep, Reynolds reflects on what the Bible has
Studies, which will help you, treasure the psalms with its outstanding variety of issues that dealt with in a beneficial way! Deals with topics such as grief, doubt, oppression, anxiety, death, repent
The second letter to the Corinthians is Paul's personal appeal to the church he founded in Corinth, a church influenced against Paul by false prophets. In describing the type of Church Leader that is
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
