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POP GOES THE GOSPEL Rock in the Church Blanchard, John
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This new and extended edition brings up to date the authors, highly
provocative and hard-hitting examination of the pop scene and the use of
rock music in evangelism.
This book is an attempt to take a calm, balanced, thorough and biblical look at the whole subject of what has been called 'entertainment evangelism'. You may never listen to music the same way again. |
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PSALMS IN CONGREGA- TIONAL CELEBRATION Robertson, O. Palmer
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The psalms were written for use in the community of God's people
assembled for worship. All of the various workings of God's grace in the
life of his people call for celebration. Whether speaking specifically of
the Messiah, or calling God's people to confession, praise or prayer, the
psalms summon the church to celebrate the bounties of God's multi-faceted
gifts.
O. Palmer Robertson presents a study on twenty-five of the psalms providing useful insights into the Word of God. The author argues that originally the psalms were intended to be used with interactive congregational responses and he has translated them in this way. The selection chosen reflects the variety of messages and structures found in the psalms themselves. |
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RAINBOW OF GRACE Learning from the Life of Noah Jeffery, Peter
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'By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family' (Heb. 11:7). Noah's ark is a vivid symbol of divine grace and showed that God had not finished with his creation and still cared for men and women in spite of their sinful rebellion. After the Flood God gave Noah an unusual sign of his grace. The rainbow was a thing of beauty and spoke to Noah of the continuing grace of a sovereign and holy creator God. Peter Jeffery shows how the life of Noah reminds us today of this continuing grace of our unchanging God. | P/B, 80 pages Price: $5.0 |
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REASONABLE CHRISTIANITY
Rendle-Short, John
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Dr John Rendle-Short writes, 'When I was a student I could talk
to fellow-students about Christianity and assume their basic viewpoints
were much the same as mine. They believed in God, and in goodness and badness.
But that whole scenario is past, gone, finished, never to return. Now when
presenting Christianity to twentieth-century men and women we can no longer
assume they have any knowledge of God, Jesus or the Bible. Yet Christianity
is reasonable in the basic, popular sense of the work; it is intensely practical
and satisfying to the mind. Everything has its correct place. All the shapes
fit into the puzzle. This book is addressed, firstly, to atheists and agnostics
to outline for them the essentials of Christianity. I assume nothing: no
beliefs ... just an open mind.'
Secondly, the book is for Christians so that they may understand 'the reason for the hope that is in them' and pass it on to their no-Christian friends. |
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SHALL WE DANCE ? Dance & Drama in Worship Edwards, Brian H.
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Over the past decade the use of dance and drama in worship and
evangelism has grown rapidly.
To many they are an essential part of Spirit-filled worship, for others they present a way to enliven an otherwise dull service, while yet others see them as unwarranted intrusions into the formal worship of a holy God. So what does the Bible teach about them? Brian Edwards looks at these controversial issues and presents a positive message for the church today. |
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SHEPHERD KING, THE Learning from the Life of David Ellsworth, Roger
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The Lord always shows mercy to his people. But there are times when the Lord, in his own sovereign wisdom, decides to smile more graciously upon his people. such a time came in Israel of old when God gave her David. What an incredible man David was! A warrior to fight her battles, a king to lead her to unprecedented glory, an inspired poet to fill her worship with songs of praise - David was all this and more. | P/B, 320 pages Price: $13.5 |
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SICKNESS AND DEATH IN THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY Jeffery, Peter
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Illness, sickness and death come to us all sooner or later, even
though some people seem to think that when they become Christians all their
troubles will disappear. The question for Christians is how we are to face
them.
Mary, Martha and Lazarus were devoted and earnest Christians when sickness and death entered their family. Starting from this biblical case study, the author draws on his own personal experience and that of great men of God in the past to show how we can find rest and encouragement in God even in times of great personal stress. |
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SON IS GIVEN, A Christ in Isaiah Uprichard, Harry
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All Scripture
is about Christ.That was the discovery that thrilled the hearts of the disciples
on the Emmaus road. That is what makes the bible so exciting. Christ is
its central message, its primary subject matter.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the prophecy of Isaiah. Here Christ appears in all his glory - his coming, kingdom, salvation, works, death and gospel. the author's purpose in this book is that, as we see Christ as the ultimate fulfilment of the prophecy, then our hearts should begin to burn within us, our minds be cleared of confusion and our wills challenged to obedience. It is that, like the Ethiopian treasurer, we should, with great excitement and eagemess, be moved to follow and serve him. |
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SON IS PROMISED, A Christ in the Psalms Uprichard, Harry
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All Christians love the Psalms. They are so warm and personal,
so alive with the reality of god, so relevant to every changing circumstance
of life. We know what Luther meant when he described the Psalms as 'the
Bible in miniature'.
There is even more to the Psalms than that, however. Jesus himself pointed the way to a deeper understanding of them when he told his disciples, 'Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms' (Luke 24:44). Christ is what the Old Testament is about and the Old Testament is about Christ is written large on every page. He is the story-line of all Scripture, Old and New Testaments. In this book Harry Uprichard selects a number of psalms which are quoted in the New Testament and specifically applied to Christ. He first establishes the broad lines of teaching in the psalm itself and then moves on to its fulfilment in the New Testament. The emerging pattern becomes exciting and our hearts are warmed as we discover hidden in the Psalms further pearls of great price about Christ, our Lord and Saviour. |
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SON IS REVEALED, A Discovering Christ in the Gospel of Mark Uprichard, Harry
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Mark’s Gospel is an action-packed eyewitness account in which
Christ is sharply and uniquely portrayed. The contents of the story are similar
to those of Matthew and Luke, but the presentation is very different. It
is as though the life of Jesus is flashed before us through the zoom lens
of a TV camera, capturing instance after instance of Jesus’ daily routine.
The overall effect is one of growing wonder and astonishment.
‘In this splendid book, Dr Harry Uprichard keeps pace with John Mark’s fast-moving account of the last years of Jesus of Nazareth. He sees that the meaning of his life and ministry is bound up with the question which runs through the whole narrative: "Who is Jesus, and what is his significance?" That is actually the most important question anyone could ever ask. Harry Uprichard is well equipped, both in scholarship and experience, to be a very sure-footed guide for those who are looking for the answer.’ -Sinclair B. Ferguson |
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STRING OF PEARLS Aspects of God's Word in Psalm 119 Brooks, Richard
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Psalm 119, lavishly described as 'twenty-two pearls upon one string',
is concerned with the Word of God and, like a precious jewel, it displays
the many facets, lights and aspects of that Word. It has been well said
that this psalm is a prolonged meditation upon the excellence of God's Word
and its effects, and the strength and happiness it gives to those on whose
hearts it is engraved. In a day when the doctrine of Scripture is under
so much attack, how important it is that we take our views of God's Word
actually from God's Word itself!
Richard Brooks, whose writings are characterized by clarity and warmth, provides a way into the psalm that gives the reader encouragment to study and meditate upon the Scriptures. |
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STRUGGLING BUT WINNING A Survival Guide for Christians Jeffrey, Peter
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Being a child of God in a world that is alien to God has never
been an easy proposition. There are times for the Christian when life is
a struggle. Opposition arises, problems develop, situations seem hopeless
and all this causes frustration and sometimes despair. But the problems and
difficulties of the Christian life are no grounds for despair because out
of every battle comes victory.
'Struggling but winning' sums up the lives of many godly men. The Old Testament characters featured epitomize men and women of God in all generations. Fears, confusion and doubt abound, but so too does victory as they keep their eyes on God and trust him in spite of all the struggles. |
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SUSANNA WESLEY The Mother of John & Charles Wesley Dallimore, Arnold A.
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An intelligent, strong-willed woman, Susanna Wesley suffered much
in a male-dominated world while she prepared her children to succeed in
it
Her fiery, independent spirit is evident as Arnold Dallimore sets the mother of Methodism within her culture and time in England. Though Samuel Wesley figures prominently in his wife's story, as do John, Charles, and the other children, the story remains fixed on Susanna. Excerpts from Susanna Wesley's letters and writings of her husband and children are included along with illustrations of furniture, paintings, and other items used by the Wesley's. |
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THREE ARE ONE, THE What the Bible Teaches About the Trinity Olyott, Stuart
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To deny that Jesus Christ is God is to deny a fundamental truth
of the Bible. Yet it is at this point that many of the cults differ from
Scripture. Every true Christian believes that the three Persons of the Godhead
- Father, Son and Holy Spirit - are three yet one. How do we understand the
Bible's teaching on the Trinity and how can we refute those who reject this
truth?
Stuart Olyott shows that the fact of the Trinity is clearly taught in Scripture and that it is foundational to the Christian gospel. In straight-forward language the author seeks to lead the reader to a better understanding of what God has revealed about Himself. |
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MANY DANGERS The Story of John Newton Edwards, Brian |
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TRUTH FOR LIFE A Devotional Commentary on the Epistle of James Blanchard, John
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The Epistle of James is forthright, honest, practical and extremely
relevant. It speaks loudly and clearly to the problems and diseases of our
modern society, and to all that is involved in living as a disciple of Christ.
John Blanchard vividly expounds this message with clarity, humour and an enthusiasm that makes Truth for Life a book to be read, studied - and lived! |
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ULTIMATE QUESTIONS Available in - English - Japanese - Simplified Chinese - Tagalog - Thai Blanchard, John
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Health, finance, family, the future - life is full of questions.
There are deeper questions, too. Who am I Why am I here? Where am I going? Does life have any purpose? But the ultimate questions
are about God. Does he exist? What is he like? Can I know him and experience
his power in my life? This booklet tackles these vital questions head-on - and answers them simply, clearly and directly. Read it carefully. It could change your life - for ever. |
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Commentary Series ACCORDING TO PROMISE The Message of the Book of Numbers Keddie, Gordon J.
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The book of Numbers bridges the gap between the exodus from Egypt
and the entry into the promised land, when God's people were in transit
between past and present, slavery and freedom, as they passed through the
Sinai desert. It is about the church in the wilderness, on a journey from
promise to fulfilment. As such it has much to teach us on a practical level
about trust in God in the face of difficulties, about the temptations we
face and the faithfulness of God who remains true to his promises in spite
of all our waywardness and mistrust of him.
What was fulfilled for Israel in the possession of Canaan also looks ahead, on a deeper level, to its true fulfilment in the advent of Jesus Christ and the New Testament era. Rightly understood, Numbers is a milestone to Calvary, a stretch of the road that leads to Christ and ultimately to heaven itself. The modern church needs the message of Numbers. Like Israel of old, the church today has compromised the claims of God's Word to a fearful degree and is reaping the inevitable consequences of apostasy. Numbers shows with uncomfortable clarity why so many churches are sterile shells of what they hight have been, but also holds out the brilliant prospects of divine blessing for all who will commit their way to the Lord, according to his promises in the gospel of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Commentary Series ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians Simply Explained Olyott, Stuart
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When we begin to understand Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians, something
wonderful happens to our spiritual life. Realizing how rich we are in Christ,
we become filled with thankfulness and joy. We never envy non-Christians
again. We see what it means to live as a Christian in today's world. We become
stable in our doctrinal understanding. In short, Ephesians produces exactly
the sort of Christians we most need.
That is why this short commentary has been written. It is for those who want to begin to understand Paul's great letter. More advanced believers will find spiritual refreshment here. May a fresh reading of Ephesians help all of us to 'grow up in all things into him who is the head - Christ'! (Eph. 4:15). |
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Commentary Series BALANCING THE BOOKS Micah & Nahum Simply Explained Bentley, Michael
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The prophecies of Micah and Nahum were delivered to the people
of the southern kingdom of Judah although Nahum's message came about one
hundred years after Micah. Both were given under the shadow of the threat
of invasion from the mighty Assyrian empire, which had already taken captive
Judah's northern neighbour, Israel.
In calling the people to repentance Micah denounces idolatry and hollow ritualism as well as violence, covetousness and the exploitation of the poor by the rich. The task of Nahum was to predict that the days of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, were numbered. These were solemn warnings but with them came messages of hope for God's people as Nahum predicts the final downfall of those who oppress them, while Micah speaks clearly of the coming Messiah who would be born in Bethlehem and who would come to reign in righteousness. Micah proclaims the pardoning God who delights to show mercy. In this commentary, Michael Bently shows that these prophecies are still relevant for God's people today. The Lord is still in control over the nations and the lives of individuals and one day he will balance the books as all will have to give an account of themselves to him. Yet for those who trust in him he is still, to use Nahum's words, 'a refuge in times of trouble' and the messenger is still 'one who brings good news who proclaims peace'. |
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Commentary Series BUILDING FOR GOD'S GLORY Haggai & Zechariah Simply Explained Bentley, Michael
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Times were tough for the first recipients of the prophecies of
Haggai and Zechariah. They needed to be encouraged to resume the work of
reconstructing the temple - to awake from their lethargy and to be enthusiastic
for a life lived in obedience to God.
The people were still very materialistic in their outlook. Their zeal was for ritual rather than reliance on the Lord. Their concern was for respectability in religious observance rather than an acknowledgement of their sin and a desire to please God in all their thoughts and actions. Michael Bentley has written a worthy addition to the Welwyn Commentaries in giving a straightforward explanation of these two prophecies and applying their message practically to the needs of the church today. |
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