2010 - 2011 Mentor & Christian Heritage Catalog

2010-2011
Mentor and Christian Heritage

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Welcome to the combined edition of our Mentor and Christian Heritage Catalogue!
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word, the Bible. Our aim is to ensure that the Lord Jesus Christ is presented as the only hope to obtain the forgiveness of
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Contents
Mentor Pages
Theology & Doctrine 2-9
Commentaries 10-11
Biblical 12-14
Introduction Pastoral, Counselling and Preaching 15-18
Church Life 18-19
Mentor has developed a great reputation Christian Life 19
for being accessible and profound. Not Church History 20
only that Mentor is noted for its high
view of Scripture. Mentor is also able to Christian Heritage Pages
offer an intelligent response from both Devotionals 21-22
inside and outside the church. With Spurgeon 22-23
Malcolm Maclean, Mentor Editor over 100 titles, Mentor covers a wide John Owen 24
range of subjects such as Theology and E. M. Bounds 25
Doctrine; Biblical, Pastoral, Preaching and Counselling, Church Thomas Boston 25
Matthew Henry 25
life, Christian life and Church History. We have a growing set of
Large Print 25
academic-level commentaries from Old and New Testament (now
Martyn Lloyd-Jones 26
includes new additions in 2010 of Ezra and Nehemiah; Matthew
R. M. McCheyne 26
volumes 1 & 2; Galatians – see page 10 &11). Do you want to think J. C. Ryle 26
more on a topic then why not consider a Mentor book! Other Christian Heritage Titles 27-29
Index 30-31
Theology and Doctrine
Reasons for the Christian Hope NEW Creation, Fall, Restoration

NEW
Gannon Murphy – general editor for American A Biblical Theology of Creation
Theological Inquiry, a biannual journal of Andrew Kulikovsky – an active supporter of
theology, culture, and history Creation Ministries International.
Looking for answers to the enduring Amidst the debate among creationists,
questions that people ask such as How can Andrew Kulikovsky’s call to return
I know God exists? Why is God hidden? to Biblical authority is relevant to all
Where is God in my life? How can God and evangelicals, whether convinced that the
evil co-exist? What about different religions? earth is recent or old. All who genuinely seek
What gives meaning and identity to each the truth in these matters will find this book
person? How should we live in this world? both refreshing and challenging, as it seeks to
A thoughtful and satisfyingly challenging get to the crux of what has been an issue of
book worth giving to new believers and non- disagreement among Christians from before
Christians who are seeking real answers. the era of Darwin.
“Readable and intellectually stimulating, a “Kulikovsky, proves that a young earth springs
resource for evangelism and apologetics, this from a no-nonsense reading of the biblical text.
book is ideal for use on college campuses. Buy it, use it, read it, and be challenged.” Creation, Fall, Restoration dissolves the old earth fog that envelopes inadequate
Eryl Davis, Head of Research, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, arguments for a young earth.” William D. Barrick, Professor of Old
Bridgend, Wales Testament, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California
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NEW Christ in the Old Testament NEW From the Finger of God
EDITION Old Testament appearances of The Biblical and Theological Basis for the
Christ in human form Threefold Division of the Law
James A. Borland – Professor of Biblical Philip S. Ross – a theological editor (including
Studies and Theology at Liberty Seminary, Marrow of Modern Divinity) who studied in
Lynchburg, Virginia, and Secretary-Treasurer of Wales
the Evangelical Theological Society This book investigates criticisms of the
This is a book that focuses on God’s ‘orthodox’ and catholic approach to biblical
appearances in human form rather than law and concludes that theologians were not
the shekinah, the pillar of cloud or other mistaken in their belief that the threefold
manifestations of God’s presence. Its division is rooted in Scripture. Christian
purpose is to present a positive theology of teachers who viewed the Bible as a coherent,
theophanies rather than simply a defence progressive and self-interpreting whole had
against erroneous views. Borland looks good reason to see the division as having
at the characteristics of Christophanies a secure biblical and theological footing.
and their use by God. It is the most It appears in embryonic form in the Old
comprehensive book of its type. Testament and the Gospels stand in continuity with the Old Testament
“Should be in the library of every pastor and serious Bible student.” presuppositions. The four evangelists present Jesus as law-upholding,
Irvin A. Busenitz while the epistles establish finally the categories and implications of this
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binding perfect rule of righteousness.
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All for Jesus The Bond of Love

A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of God’s covenantal relationship with his Church
Covenant Theological Seminary David McKay – Professor of Systematic
Edited by Robert A. Peterson & Sean Theology, Ethics and Apologetics, Reformed
M. Lucas – Robert is Professor of Systematic Theological College, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Theology; Sean is Dean and Assistant Professor A comprehensive guide to applying
of Church History - both at Covenant Seminary Covenant Theology to the challenges
Covenant Theological Seminary for over Christians face in the culture they live and
50 years has committed itself to seeing witness in.
lives changed and people prepared for “Covenant Theology is a way of understanding
Christian service and is the fastest-growing the entire biblical message from Genesis to
seminary in North America. The aim of Revelation as essentially one theme. It covers
the first President, Robert G. Rayburn was everything, and anyone who writes on it must not
that everything should be taught for Jesus’ only be familiar with biblical themes, but must
glory particularly in the face of an apathetic also be able to integrate historical, systematic
world. Hence this collection of essays to and practical theology in such a way that what
celebrate the first 50 years does not just stir the pot on current theological results is comprehensive and comprehensible. McKay manages to do all of this
issues – it emphasizes the Christ-centered focus of the Seminary. The title with breathtaking ease.” Derek Thomas, Reformed Theological Seminary,
is taken from the seminary hymn, All for Jesus - a fitting reminder of its Jackson, Mississippi
aims. ISBN 978-1-85792-641-5 | Large Trade | 352 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99
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Calvin and the Atonement Calvin and the Sabbath

What he said about the cross of Christ The Controversy of applying the Fourth
Robert A. Peterson – Professor of Systematic Commandment
Theology at Covenant Seminary, St Louis, Richard Gaffin – Professor of Biblical and
Missouri Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological
John Calvin had a profound understanding Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
of the atoning work of Christ. His writings Calvin’s views on the Sabbath are the subject
are still one of the major sources scholars of claim and counterclaim. This book brings
and others rely on to give insight into what together two controversial themes, Calvin’s
was accomplished by Jesus on the cross. ideas on Church/State relationships and
Peterson describes the richness of Calvin’s on the Sabbath. Richard Gaffin traces
doctrine of the atoning work of Christ with the development of the beliefs of Calvin
striking clarity. through his comments and writings and
“Rather than fall into the trap of insisting on also helps us understand the relationship
one ‘theory’ of the atonement, John Calvin between the Ten Commandments and the
recognised that the biblical teaching presents New Testament. Calvin’s conclusions have a
us with a multi-faceted jewel. The great strength of Dr Peterson’s work lies in his much wider implication than just what you do on Sunday! You might also
grasp of Calvin’s biblical vision and the clarity and enthusiasm with which he be surprised by Gaffin’s analysis!
expounds it.” Sinclair Ferguson “This is a most interesting study, and, incidentally, a reminder that no mere man
“... a fine contribution to modern Calvin studies...” J. I. Packer is our ultimate authority for belief or practice.” David McKay, Professor of
ISBN 978-1-85792-377-3 | Large Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £13.00 $20.00 Systematic Theology, Ethics and Apologetics, Reformed Theological
College, Belfast
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Contending for the Faith Covenant Theology
Lines in the sand that strengthen the Church The Key of Theology in Reformed thought and
Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than tradition
25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological Peter Golding – a Governor of the London
Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox Theological Seminary for over 25 years and was
Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida pastor of Hayes Town Chapel for 32 years.
With an infectious style Reymond contends If your God is too small, or if your grasp
for the Biblical and Reformed faith in a of theology is less than firm, then an a
winsome and robust manner. A collection of knowledge of Covenantal Theology will
papers in the areas of Systematic Theology help make your understanding clearer,
and Apologetics which has been brought your message deeper and the impact of the
together to address topics that are currently church’s mission greater. This unique study
being debated within the Church at large. surveys, analyses, and evaluates the main
Find here new takes on a wide range streams of Reformed thinking in this field,
of subjects such as Creation, The New and offers a gentle critique from an orthodox
Perspective on Paul, The Trinity and Islam. stance. It gives the reader a well-documented
“With customary thoroughness and exacting exegesis, Professor Reymond leads us synthesis of historical, biblical and systematic theologies on the Covenant,
through a maze of theological topics which call out for a clear biblical perspective in and demonstrates its contemporary relevance and the abiding hope it
our day.” Iain D. Campbell provides for the future.
ISBN 978-1-84550-045-0 | Large Trade | 448 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 “The doctrine of covenants is the key of Theology” C. H. Spurgeon
Creation and Change Creeds, Councils and Christ

Genesis 1.1-2.4 in the light of changing scientific Did the early Christians misrepresent Jesus?
paradigms Gerald Bray – Research Professor at
Douglas F. Kelly – Richard Jordan Professor Beeson Divinity School, Sanford University,
of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Birmingham, Alabama
Charlotte, North Carolina How reliable a picture of Jesus Christ do
An authoritative look at the early we get from the Bible and the early Church
chapters of Genesis showing the inherent writings? This book considers this key
consistency of the Biblical account with question and explains in straightforward
the evidence seen in Science and Theology. terms what the early church believed and
Kelly traces how the prevalent scientific why it developed its theology in the way
viewpoints of each era have influenced new that it did. Through scrupulous research
interpretations of Genesis – rather than the Gerald Bray has pieced together the evidence
other way round! An ideal book for students that indicates that the early Church knew
to investigate the controversial theories that exactly who Jesus was and was careful not
surround the creation of life and this planet. to embellish the reports and writings about
Educationalists and scientists have independently confirmed the soundness him. He shows the mistakes made by liberal scholars of the 18th century -
of this book’s reasoning and suitability for school and university use. many of which are perpetuated in ignorance at seminaries today.
“A highly intelligent engagement with these crucial verses… scholarly but “For anyone wishing to recover the fundamental and radical doctrine of the
accessible, a model of the kind of exegetical thinking which the church of our day Christian Church, this is a major contribution to the discussion.”
needs.” Nigel M. de S. Cameron Monthly Record
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Please see Page 8 for Kelly’s Systematic Theology Volume 1
The Doctrine of Sin The Earthly Career of Jesus,

Iain D. Campbell – minister, Point Free the Christ
Church of Scotland, Isle of Lewis A life in Chronological, geographical and
Is sin subjective or objective – dysfunctional social context
or moral? Iain D. Campbell focuses on the Robert D. Culver – Retired Professor of
doctrine of sin – looking first at the biblical Theology who taught at Wheaton College and
perspective and then the perspective of the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield,
Reformers and Puritans. Illinois
“Iain D. Campbell has provided a timely An invaluable handbook on the early life
antidote in his excellent study of The Doctrine of Christ. Culver uses his skills honed as a
of Sin. Campbell capably summarizes the main professor of both Biblical and Systematic
lines of biblical and Reformed thinking on the Theologies to present an all-rounded book
doctrine of the Fall and sin, and contrasts that which is written in a fresh style. A balanced
teaching with the opinions of leading proponents blend of doctrinal, historical, archaeological
of the so-called new orthodoxy...a crucial caveat and geographical detail.
against our witting or unwitting concession to “Students and pastors can read The Earthly
the subjectivising tendencies of the neo-orthodox view of sin” Ligon Duncan Career of Jesus, the Christ with profit, even if they may differ on some details of
“Wrestles with the three great B-Titans of twentieth-century theology, Barth, interpretation.” Calvin Theological Journal
Brunner and Bultmann... worth turning to again and again”. “Many careful explanations and insights make this a worthy work for pastors and
Sinclair B. Ferguson students…” Bibliotheca Sacra
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An Analysis of Herman Witsius’s Evangelical Concerns
‘The Economy of the Covenants’ Rediscovering the Christian mind on issues facing
D. Patrick Ramsey / Joel R. Beeke – the Church today
Pastor of an Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Melvin Tinker – minister of St. John’s
London, Kentucky / President and Professor of Newland Parish Church, Hull, England
Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan How as evangelicals do we respond to a
Reformed Theological Seminary, and serves as a collapsing culture? Melvin Tinker suggests
pastor in Grand Rapids, Michigan a ‘Third Way’ – to develop a fully orbed
A consideration of Witsius’s magnum biblical approach to science and socio-
opus to promote peace between divided political issues – and so to regain the
theologians. God’s covenants are how He Christian mind.
interacts with mankind in a broad sense, “These essays show an acute perception of
yet a wrong view of them leads to serious the way that evangelicalism is going…their
errors in concepts of salvation. This is an intelligence, breadth of learning, and readability
outline analysis of Witsius’s work which offer important and timely lessons and show how
can be used alongside his work. You will it is possible to re-present the faith with freshness
see Witsius’s arguments progressing subject by subject and the factors that and verve.” Paul Helm.
explain the origin and effects of God’s covenants with His creation. “Evangelicals are impotent because they do not think their positions through.
“This splendid summary has made his work accessible to a new generation.” Melvin Tinker’s bold prophetic witness comes at what may be a key turning point
Geoff Thomas for the future of the Church.” Gerald Bray
Faith’s Reasons for Believing The Fracture of Faith

An Apologetic Antidote to Mindless Christianity Recovering belief of the Gospel in a
(And Thoughtless Atheism) Postmodern world
Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than Douglas Vickers – Professor Emeritus of
25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological Economics at the University of Massachusetts
Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox The church is capitulating to a business
Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida organizational ethos and to entanglements
A comprehensive tour of why it is possible with cultural and political movements.
for belief to exist as a result of knowledge in By surrendering its grasp of the biblical
the Christian faith. evangel it has left the people without clear
“Militant atheistic writers are making an all- directives for life and belief. In his intriguing
out assault on the Christian faith today – they and wide-ranging book, Douglas Vickers
speak of ours as a ‘mindless Christianity’ – and sets out the case for a ‘from the ground up’
as a result many people today, including many restoration of the church’s ministry in the
scientists and many poorly taught Christians, community. He addresses the question of
would think it very strange to talk about faith’s what is biblical doctrine and how we can
reasons for believing, for if there is one thing not understood today about biblical know it is true.
faith it is that it eschews any and all anti-intellectual, fideistic ‘leaps’ of faith. But “A penetrating insight into the contemporary confusion within the Church.”
according to Scripture ‘saving faith’ is grounded in the knowledge of propositional Eric Alexander
truths about Jesus Christ.” “Keenly perceptive of contemporary cultural trends, Douglas Vickers prompts the
Robert Reymond, from the Preface church to become authentically relevant.” T. Grady Spires
Godly Jealousy The Holy Spirit and the Bible

A Theology of Intolerant Love The Spirit’s interpreting role in relation to
K. Erik Thoennes – Professor of Biblical Biblical Hermeneutics
and Systematic Theology at Talbot School Paul E. Brown – previously minister of
of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, Dunstable Baptist Church, England, and lecturer
California at London Theological Seminary
Divine jealousy plays a central role in God’s In recent decades, two seemingly
activities throughout human history yet unconnected issues have become prominent
you never see ‘jealous’ as one of the desired in the Christian world. In theological circles,
qualities of leaders within the church. hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation,
Thoennes shows that jealousy is a primary at a popular level, a renewed interest in the
attribute of great leaders in the Bible. We person and work of the Holy Spirit. In his
see human jealousy as negative because it is fascinating study Paul Brown connects the
usually contaminated with sin, but the Bible two. He works through the New Testament,
says that God is a jealous God – and that this considering each reference to the Holy Spirit
is a good thing! thoroughly, and demonstrates that any study
“This book shows that there is a good kind of godly jealousy which will give of hermeneutics must include serious consideration of the work of the
backbone and courage to our Christian lives.” Wayne Grudem Holy Spirit in assisting us to understand the meaning of Scripture.
“Lifts the reader heavenward, and leaves one with a deeper sense of the “As timely as it is important, and I heartily recommend it.” Dr J. I. Packer
greatness of God.” Robert Coleman ISBN 978-1-85792-654-5 | Large Trade | 272 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99
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Jesus is Lord Jonathan Edwards & Hell
Christology – Yesterday and Today Christopher W. Morgan – Associate Dean,
Donald Macleod – recognised theologian and School of Christian Ministries and Professor of
retired Principal of the Free Church College, Theology at California Baptist University
Edinburgh, Scotland Nobody likes the doctrine of hell, so a
The Expository Times once contained a far more comfortable option has been
famous article by Vincent Taylor asking redeveloped and supported in recent years:
the question ‘Does the New Testament call Annihilationism, the idea that the lost
Jesus God?’ Taylor’s conclusion was that are destroyed rather than suffer endless
the only clear statement of Jesus’ deity was punishment in hell. Morgan summarises
Thomas’ words ‘My Lord and my God.’ In a the strengths and weaknesses of the major
later article in the same journal Dr Michael protagonists on both sides and then points
Austin dismissed even this. His conclusion? to the influential American theologian,
‘The New Testament makes no unambiguous Jonathan Edwards, as an example of how
claim to Jesus’ divinity.’ Donald Macleod best to answer the theory.
is able to explain complex thoughts with “Morgan shows how Edwards successfully
simplicity and clarity. This is his contribution to the debate on Christology. responded to the annihilationist arguments… Edwards’ approach needs to be heard
It builds on his previous writings about the Godhead, and is a new work today.” Robert A. Peterson, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis,
of international academic standing that is a rigorous theological defence Missouri
of Christ’s deity, particularly with reference to the works of Jurgen “Morgan’s comprehensive survey of the annihilation debate and clear exposition
Moltmann and Wolfhart Pannenberg. of Edwards’ views are a valuable resource.” David McKay, Reformed
ISBN 978-1-85792-485-5 | Large Trade | 208 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 Theological College, Belfast
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Justified in Christ Last Things First

God’s plan for us in Justification Unlocking Genesis with the Christ of Eschatology
Ed. K. Scott Oliphint – Professor of John V. Fesko – Adjunct Professor, Reformed
Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Theological Seminary. Atlanta
Westminster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania How well do you know Genesis 1-3? Does
and other members of the Westminster the fact that Jesus is called the Last Adam
Theological Seminary and the Alpha & Omega in Revelation
The orthodoxy on ‘justification’, a watershed affect the way we view Genesis 1-3? John
between the Roman and Reformed churches, Fesko says that makes a difference and
has recently been much under debate in that without seeing Christ and the end
theological circles as new perspectives days, we cannot understand the first days.
are advanced to break down traditional He says “Is there a better way to approach the
barriers. Members of the faculty look at opening chapters of Genesis… The answer to
Scripture, church history, apologetics and that question is an unqualified, ‘Yes’… The way
pastoral outworkings. This comprehensive through the impasse is to interpret Genesis in the
work on doctrine will enable you to look manner presented in the New Testament. More
with clear eyes on the issues at stake in this key discussion for the future specifically, one must interpret Genesis 1-3 in the light of Christ and Eschatology.”
of the church. Also includes a full reprint of John Murray’s classic “The Are you tangled up on origins in Genesis? Then this may be your way
Imputation of Adam’s Sin”. A Bibliography is also provided for further through the maze.
study. ISBN 978-1-84550-229-4 | Large Trade | 208 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99
The Lord’s Supper The Only Hope, Jesus

Malcolm Maclean – Mentor Editor & Minister Today – Yesterday – Forever
of Greyfriars & Stratherrick Free Church of Edited by Mark Elliott & John L. McPake
Scotland, Inverness Contributors include – Howard Marshall,
Foreword by Douglas Kelly. A careful Anthony N.S. Lane, Geoffrey Grogan, Donald
examination of the means and practice of Macleod, Mark W. Elliott, David F. Wright,
the Lord’s Supper. Malcolm Maclean seeks Graham Macfarlane, John L. McPake,
to encourage us to focus on the Lord Jesus Moonjang Lee, Timothy Bradshaw and Richard
who is the head as we celebrate the Lord’s Bauckham.
Supper. ‘What do you think of Christ?’ The
“…something beautifully positive and full of answers vary wildly from ‘an apocalyptic
life for the congregation of believers, as well as firebrand’ to merely ‘a good teacher’. These
seekers.” Douglas Kelly lectures from the Tyndale and Rutherford
“A veritable tour de force …which will be of House Conferences show how the study
interest to the entire church. Maclean’s handling of Christ and his mission has been a
of the subject is comprehensive and sure-footed, fundamental issue for the Christian faith.
delving into practical areas of frequency and observance as much as the theological “An outstanding collection of papers… A first-class symposium.” Gerald Bray
principles that underpin the Communion Service. A timely and important book “Scholars from the fields of New Testament studies, systematic and historical
that will aid in the rediscovery of importance and function of the sacrament of the theology each write about a specific and significant issue in their discipline.”
Lord’s Supper in the life of the church” Derek Thomas Derek J. Tidball
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The Pleasures of God Redeem the Time
Revised and Expanded Edition Sin in the writings of John Owen
John Piper – Pastor for Preaching and Vision Steve Griffiths – inner-city pastor in London,
Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, MN England, and editor of ‘The Journal of Youth
Named one the World Magazine’s and Theology’
top 100 books of the 20th century. John John Owen was one of the great Puritans
Piper puts forward that God is the happiest of the 17th Century whose writings and
being in the universe. To know Him in His theology have gone through a welcome
pleasures is to see Him as He truly is. Piper resurgence of interest in the last fifty years.
is a leading Bible expositor on the nature of His writings are a constant reference source
God and our relationship with Him. for spiritual truths and practical insights.
“This rich and profound book is for anyone who “A welcome addition to material on Owen.”
has grown weary of the shallow, cotton candy Iain D. Campbell
ideas of God that blight our contemporary “Like John Owen, Steve Griffiths is a minister of
landscape” The Christian Courier the gospel with a deep love for Christ and for his
“...ranks as one of the top 3 books written this word, and who is passionately concerned to make
century on the being of God.” L. R. Shelton, Jr the teaching of the Bible relevant to his inner-city congregation in the twenty-first
ISBN 978-1-85792-700-9 | Large Trade | 336 Pages | PB | £11.99 century.” Carl R. Trueman
Not available through CFP in North America ISBN 978-1-85792-655-2 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99
Richard Baxter and Conversion Serving The Word Of God

Timothy K. Beougher – Billy Graham Celebrating the Life and Ministry of James Philip
Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth at Edited by David Stay & David Wright
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Contributors include the following: Sinclair
“...If you be not converted, you are not true Ferguson, Eric Alexander, David Searle, Martin
Christians. You may have the name, but you have Allen and Douglas Kelly
not the nature.” Richard Baxter, A Treatise Foreword by Philip Hair
of Conversion 1657. Puritan religious Celebrating the life and ministry of
experience was centred on conversion, James Philip, one of the key figures in
the ‘new birth’ of the soul – the essence Scottish Evangelical life in the second
of Puritanism. Tim Beougher forensically half of the twentieth century. This book
dissects Baxter’s writings and life so that we pays tribute to a minister of the Word
see how he constructs a ‘systematic theology of God of remarkable passion and
of conversion’. How relevant this is becomes power. His preaching ministry touched
clear as Beougher investigates how Baxter countless of lives – from fishermen to
speaks to us today about controversies on students, schoolchildren to nurses, young
justification, church discipline and the sacraments. Baxter can speak to us professionals to senior citizens. Many were called to overseas mission and
today just as effectively through this study by Tim Beougher even more to church ministry. James Philip’s single-minded commitment
“Timothy Beougher’s study of Richard Baxter offers a fresh interpretation of a very to preaching and prayer serves as a model for evangelical pastors.
important early ‘evangelical.’” Mark Noll “Seldom, if ever, have I read a Festschrift of such interest and relevance.”
ISBN 978-1-84550-310-9 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 Derek Prime
“a series of skilfully woven tributes.” Tony Sargent
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Standing Forth Such A Great Salvation

Collected writings of Roger Nicole The Collected Essays of Alan Stibbs
Roger Nicole – Professor of Theology Emeritus Alan Stibbs
at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Edited by Andrew Atherstone
Florida Alan Stibbs (1901-1971) exercised an
One of the pre-eminent theologians in influential ministry as a Bible expositor
America, Roger Nicole has devoted a and cogent teacher of Christian doctrine.
lifetime to defending the orthodox belief on In this volume eighteen of Stibbs’ best and
issues under attack including the inspiration most enduring shorter writings are brought
of Scripture, the nature of the atonement, together. They cover themes such as the
the existence of hell, and more recently cross of Christ, justification by faith, the
the openness of God issue. As well as his inspiration of Scripture, the priority of
major theological works, Roger Nicole has preaching, the nature of the church, and
had a productive ministry writing essays for the role of the sacraments. Through Stibbs’
publication. For the first time a selection has writing he revived Biblical preaching and
been compiled into a book. thinking across the country.
“…a masterful systematic theologian, poised for logical-exegetical pincer “Alan Stibbs’ lucid and constructive writings are extraordinarily relevant to today’s
movements against muddles and mistakes.” J. I. Packer theological scene. At the time they were a very important help to many embattled
“He fearlessly addresses in these essays the most serious attacks that have been evangelicals. Today little has changed in the essential theological debates and their
mounted against biblical Christianity in his time and destroys them with very welcome republication can again be just as useful.” Oliver Barclay
impeccable scholarship.” Robert Reymond ISBN 978-1-84550-423-6 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99
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Systematic Theology Volume 1 Douglas F.
Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in the Light of the Church Kelly is the
Douglas F. Kelly Jordan Professor
A modern systematic theology written from a Reformed and non- of Theology
dispensational view by a worldwide respected professor. at Reformed
“I have written this first volume, thinking of my heritage as both Reformed
Theological
and Catholic; gladly appropriating crucial insights of the whole people of
God over the last two thousand years – Eastern Orthodox, Western Catholic, Seminary, Charlotte
and Reformation Protestant – as they sought to live out the foundational North Carolina.
truths of the inspired Word of God.” The author His Linguistic skills
“Douglas F. Kelly is one of the English-speaking world’s leading Reformed and theological
theologians. Here we begin to enjoy the fruits of his labours. What a feast it insight are demonstrated in his translating
is. Few Protestant theologians in our day know the terrain of the doctrine of John Calvin’s Sermons of 2nd Samuel.
of the Trinity, and the Person of Christ, as well as Professor Kelly... He is He is the author of Creation and Change
at his best when opening up to us the unrealized importance and glory of
(see page 4) and If God already knows why
these foundational truths about our Saviour God. For those who yearn for an
orthodox Reformed catholicity, Kelly shows the way forward.” Ligon Duncan pray (See Christian Focus catalogue). He
“Professor Douglas Kelly’s eagerly awaited Systematic Theology exceeds all expectation. This first volume is is noted for his extensive preaching and
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“…all must admire his thoroughness in disputes he was involved in and ignore his
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“Here is a bold, comprehensive, and faithful systematic theology… marked by (an identification which he himself generally
genuine scholarship, doctrinal clarity, and historical insight.” R. Albert Mohler Jr. rejected) and therefore fail to seriously consider Machen in his own terms
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What is God? Who Am I?

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Nature Robert L. Thomas – Professor of New
Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than Testament at The Master’s Seminary, Sun
25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological Valley, California
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Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida radically transform us. Thomas shows us
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recognise the God of the Bible from what we must grasp the fact that in Christ we have
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Modern Popular Theology titles from Carl R. Trueman
Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
The Wages of Spin Minority Report

Critical Writings on Historical and Unpopular Thoughts on Everything From
Contemporary Evangelicalism Ancient Christianity to Zen Calvinism
There is an increasing tendency in Theological essays are dusty, humourless
Evangelical circles to regard disagreement affairs aren’t they? Well, they don’t have to
in our allegedly postmodern world as be! This is the second collection of essays by
inherently oppressive. Too many people Carl Trueman. His first collection Wages of
sit on the fence and ignore, or are unaware Spin (above) was received with enthusiasm.
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religion. As Laurence Peter once said iPod, Roger Beckwith, the Blues, Watership
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around in a mutually affirming love-fest) and chuckle at the same time – Carl’s your
- the point of debate, as the Apostle Paul man!
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book of Acts, is to establish which position is best. With this collection of will challenge, stimulate, inform and teach. It confirms Trueman’s place as one of
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have an opinion on THINGS THAT MATTER! Iain D. Campbell
The Westminster Confession Volume 1

into the 21st Century Contributions from Michael Horton, Mark
Dever, Timothy George, Richard Gaffin, David
Edited by Ligon Duncan – Senior pastor of First Presbyterian, Jackson, F. Wright and others
Mississippi and Professor at RTS The Westminster Confession is a
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setting and challenge inaccurate historical assertions that have since not be underestimated. However, a
become commonplace. number of officeholders have vowed to
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only a superficial understanding of its
Volume 3 relevance to their situation. Ligon Duncan
NEW
Contributions from Derek Thomas, Donald has assembled an impressive array of
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that show the continued relevancy of the confession more fully, and so bring about the same kind of rugged,
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Faith and the 39 Articles, Westminster
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Confession was a collaborative act between Contributions from Douglas F. Kelly, Philip
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Mentor Commentaries Exodus
John L. Mackay – Principal, the Free Church
College, Edinburgh
A Commentary you can trust to study the Bible The book of Exodus is about a journey: a
journey out of Egypt, but more particularly
Want to delve deeply into the riches of the Bible? How do a journey from a land where God’s power,
you know what is authoritative and reliable information sovereignty and continuing interest in His
people could be easily questioned, to a
and what is just the author’s opinion? One of Mentor’s
place where God dwelt in the midst of His
key aims is to build up a library of credible commentaries. people. Exodus describes God’s power, His
There are many academic commentaries but very few hold redemption of His people, His covenant
to an inerrant view of Scripture as Mentor do. The result is requirements at Sinai, and the rules of His
worship.
a series of expositions of Scripture that successfully refute
John L. Mackay interacts with other
wilder departures from orthodoxy whilst appreciating and scholars in either text or footnotes. In
learning from latest theological research. This expanding addition to exploring the meaning of the
series includes commentaries from the Old and the New text he examines the chronology, authorship, composition and structure
of Exodus. In addition, at the end of each section he provides a reflective
Testament. It will continue to expand as and when new
comment.
writing comes available “I recommend this work highly. It is a valuable tool for the study of this most
important period in Israel’s history.” John D. Currid
Leviticus NEW Ezra and Nehemiah

Robert I. Vasholz – Professor Emeritus Tiberius Rata - the chair of the Biblical Studies
of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Department and professor of Old Testament
Seminary, St Louis, Missouri Studies at Grace College and Theological
Leviticus’s English title comes from the Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana
Greek Levitikon – pertaining to the Levites. Tiberius Rata, an Old Testament scholar
What this fails to convey is that most of considers the narrative of the restoration
the book is directed to all of the people of of the Jewish people to its homeland. At
Israel. Sadly, many have given Leviticus a the centre of these two books of Ezra and
secondary status – relegating punctilious Nehemiah are the decrees of two Persian
details about sacrifices and purity laws to kings, Cyrus and Artaxerxes. We discover
a bygone era. There are, of course, good a God who is in control of history and the
reasons for that – but although the practices hearts of his people. Yahweh can even work
in Leviticus may seem mysterious to the through the lives of secular kings to bring
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neighbour as yourself should be relegated to the past? It’s from Leviticus! So,
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texts of the Bible.
1st & 2nd Chronicles Jeremiah

Richard Pratt – President, Third Millennium John L. Mackay
Ministries “From his earlier work on Exodus we know that
The books of Chronicles are one of the he will take the highest view of Scripture as the
most neglected portions of Scripture. Many Word of God, and do so as one fully conversant
find its complex history unfamiliar and with the wide literature available on Jeremiah.
assume that it is irrelevant for contemporary His workmanlike approach and marvellous
life. To grasp the significance of Chronicles attention to detail forbid him to take short cuts,
for our times, we must first understand fudge issues, or misrepresent those who take a
its original meaning. It was written to different view from his own. Lovers of Hebrew
encourage the Jews to be faithful to God will find a kindred spirit in Professor Mackay.
on their return from Babylon, and not Those without Hebrew will find a patient teacher
focus on material prosperity. It couldn’t be leaving no stone unturned to make the word of
more relevant! Pratt looks skilfully at the God plain.” Alec Motyer
big picture in each section and presents the “eagerly awaited… fulfils every expectation… a
detail in an absorbing way. “Richard Pratt’s landmark in Jeremiah studies. This will quickly
exemplary commentary is systematic, scholarly, sober and simple.” become an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to study and preach from the Book
Bruce Waltke, Professor of Old Testament, RTS Seminary, Orlando of Jeremiah.” Iain D Campbell
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Volume 2: Ch 21-52
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Lamentations Joel and Obadiah
John L. Mackay – Principal, Free Church Irvin Busenitz – Professor of Old Testament at
College, Edinburgh The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California
The writer of Lamentations witnessed In this book you discover the theme of
the Babylonians destroying Jerusalem. It Joel: The day of Yahweh. You will also
was a terrible judgment, almost too much discover more about the one to whom the
to bear for God’s covenant people, yet it day belongs to – Yahweh. The people were
was God’s grace so that we could receive facing devastating calamity and Joel calls
the gospel. What does a book with such a the society to repent in order that they might
dreary reputation say to today’s society? The escape this judgment and once again enjoy
reality is that it could not be more relevant. the mercy and favour of Yahweh. Obadiah
Well beneath today’s upbeat atheist you also focuses on the dual aspects of the theme
discover a hedonist wondering if the frantic that there is judgement and blessing..
hurtle down the waste pipe of life has been “This is a fine commentary, exhibiting careful
worth it! The author of this commentary is and balanced Old Testament scholarship expressed
internationally known as an Old Testament in attractive, vigorous prose…The author argues
scholar and is also in demand for church retreats where his skills in the well for an early date for Joel while recognising the complexity of the issue and
practical exposition and application of doctrine are well respected. presenting contrary viewpoints clearly and fairly.” Geoffrey Grogan
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Amos Proverbs
Gary V. Smith – Professor of Old Testament John Kitchen – Senior Pastor at the Stow
at Midwestern Baptist Seminary, Kansas City, Alliance Fellowship, Stow, Ohio.
Missouri There is no better starting point to cope with
The book of Amos is full of wordplays, modern life than the Book of Proverbs. Its
double entendres, pictorial visions, and purpose is to impart wisdom to those who
direct statements of fact and judgement. want it.
Smith’s job is to address the historical, “His Appendix on wisdom vs folly is powerful
stylistic and interpretative aspects of Amos: and his Thematic Index of Proverbs opens up
not just what is written, but also how and the only real preaching possibility for expositors
why the prophecies are recorded. To do beyond chapter nine... will deservedly take its
this, Smith divides each of his chapters place as one of the finest contemporary treatments
as follows: (1) important textual and available.” David L. Larsen, Trinity
philological questions; (2) background Evangelical Divinity School
study on the literary traditions and forms “Committed to …careful exegesis of the text, and
of speech employed; (3) rhetorical markers to practical application of the truths of biblical
of structure that unite paragraphs or larger units; (4) exegetical issues of wisdom to everyday life.” Eugene H. Merrill, Dallas Theological Seminary
interpretation; and (5) main theological themes within each unit. Smith “That rare and beautiful combination in equal – and very generous – portions:
deals especially well with the last of these. Each chapter ends with him an intellectual feast for the curious mind and a spiritual feast for the needy soul!”
drawing together the interpretative threads arising from the passage. Boyd Luter, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
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NEW Matthew Galatians

Knox Chamblin – Professor of New Testament David McWilliams – Senior pastor, Covenant
Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, Florida
Matthew’s Gospel also tells a story of Jesus, Galatians deals with the concern of the
the son of David the son of Abraham - Christian’s relationship to the Mosaic
accordingly it gives attention to characters, Law. You will learn how you can avoid the
plot lines, conflicts and resolution - but the pitfalls of legalism and license on the other.
extra dimension is that it also has an effect Discover more about the role of the Holy
upon its reader to direct them to the Saviour Spirit in the Christian’s life.
of the world. “Paul’s message in Galatians has rarely been
“ Chamblin clearly wants me to understand so urgently needed as today, when justification
Matthew and to stand amazed in the presence of only by faith is under attack from many sides.
Jesus the Nazarene. Knox Chamblin is in vintage McWilliams explains it with judicious care.”
form here: relentlessly nailing us to the text and Robert Letham, Wales Evangelical School
always wobbling on the edge of doxology” of Theology
Dale Ralph Davis, Author & Pastor of “Written against the background and reflecting
Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi a knowledgeable grasp of the scholarly debates, past and present, the author
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Biblical
NEW God’s People in the Wilderness NEW Contours of Pauline Theology
The Church in Hebrews EDITION A radical new survey of the influences on Paul’s
O. Palmer Robertson - Director and Principal Biblical writings
of Africa Bible College, Uganda. Tom Holland – Professor of New Testament
What is the Church? New Testament and Hermeneutics at the Wales Evangelical
writes about the body of Christ and the School of Theology
Kingdom of God. For the writer to the Dr Holland opens up new understanding on
Hebrews, the Church of today finds its most Pauline studies by pointing to a neglected
proper definition in terms of the historical fact in such studies. This is that the Jews in
experience of the old covenant people of the first century AD would view concepts
God “in the wilderness” during the days of salvation through the Exodus of Israel
of Moses. His unifying perspective on this from Egypt to the Promised Land. Until
vital question of the Church’s self-definition now, a real elephant in the centre of the
provides fresh insight into the nature of the hermeneutical room. This book will change
Church – an insight that has the promise your view of the New Testament and
of reviving and redefining the life of deserves to radically alter New Testament
Christ’s people even today. Rooted in the redemptive experience of the studies in Universities, Theological Colleges and Seminaries around the
old covenant people of God, this life-shaping self-definition may provide world.
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Calvin and the Biblical Languages Calvin’s Teaching on Job

John Currid – Carl McMurray Professor of Old Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God
Testament and chairman of the Biblical Studies Derek Thomas –Professor of Practical &
Division at Reformed Theological Seminary, Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological
Charlotte, North Carolina. Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi
The church today is built on the The book of Job stands in the centre of one
Reformation’s linguistic heritage yet is in of the most complicated problems of life, the
danger of losing that strong foundation. interaction between divine sovereignty and
Many seminaries no longer require that human responsibility, one that has provoked
their students learn the Biblical languages much tortuous thought by both Calvinists
for their divinity degrees – some do not and Arminians. How Job and God deal
even teach them! Yet these are the basic with Job’s suffering does not make for a neat
tools of any study of the Bible – and if we story, so preachers often avoid the book of
are not teaching the Bible, then what is the Job – simpler, more comfortable, options are
church teaching? If you want your sermons available. But the reality is that the issues
and Bible studies to have greater insight Job faced are all issues that Christians will
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how Calvin used knowledge of the Biblical languages to provide richness, Calvin was primarily a preacher. His sermons on Job are of interest on a
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The Christ of the Bible and the The Gender Neutral Bible
Church’s Faith Controversy
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How to Choose a Bible Version John – Beloved Disciple
REVISED EDITION includes the ESV & A Survey of his Theology
TNIV Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than
Robert L. Thomas – Professor of New 25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological
Testament, the Master’s College, Sun Valley, Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox
California Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
With an explosive growth in new Bible Robert Reymond has a deep devotional
translations the person who buys the Bible interest in the Johannine letters and with this
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deciding which Bible to buy, a responsibility and theology of John in his Gospel, his
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Robert Thomas teaches us what we need to of the writings and theology of the books
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New Testament Background New Testament Theology

Commentary J. Julius Scott Jr. – Emeritus Professor of
A new dictionary of words, phrases and Biblical and Historical Studies at Wheaton
situations in Bible order College Graduate School
The late W. Harold Mare – Formerly Julius Scott has a passion for the New
Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Testament and hopes that we will catch that
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, same passion to learn more about the key
Missouri themes of the New Testament. They are vital
The New Testament is a fascinating questions for all Christians and the answers
collection of documents containing an to them will inform and influence every
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Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
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The Lamb of God The Messiah & the Psalms
The Bible’s unfolding revelation of Sacrifice Preaching Christ from all the Psalms
Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than Richard P. Belcher Professor of Old Testament,
25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte,
Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox North Carolina
Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida What is the relevance and significance of
The doctrine of Jesus as God’s slain lamb the Psalms both to the New Testament and
runs like a thick cable from Genesis to to our lives in the 21st Century? Richard
Revelation binding the entirety of Scripture Belcher helps you understand how all the
together. Indeed Revelation 13:8 speaks psalms relate to Christ. Some have a direct
of Jesus as the lamb who was slain from relationship but with others the link is not
the creation of the world while 1 Peter so evident. He carefully explains the biblical
1:19-20 speaks of the precious blood of basis for his view and then how it works
Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect with different types of psalms. He then goes
who was chosen before the creation of on to offer a deeper exposition of those
the world. Reymond examines the biblical psalms that more obviously have a direct
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that the suffering of the Messiah, as God’s lamb, occupies in God’s eternal Old Testament passages and tend to end up allegorizing passages. These
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Paul – Missionary Theologian Prayer, Praise and Prophecy

A survey of his missionary labours and theology A Theology of the Psalms
Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than 25 Geoffrey Grogan – former Principal Emeritus of
years on the faculties of Covenant Theological the Glasgow Bible College, Scotland
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Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Adam and Eve and talked with them face
A compelling presentation of Paul’s to face – then the fall separated us. The
theology enriched by insights from the field Psalms are God’s gift to us to help re-
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Pastoral, Preaching and Counselling
NEW Helpful Truth in Past Places NEW Appointed to Preach

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And The Word Became… Brothers, We Are Not

A Sermon Professionals
A practical guide to Biblical Expository Preaching A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry
Derek Newton –a Lecturer in New Testament John Piper – Pastor for Preaching and Vision
at the International Christian College, Glasgow, Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, MN
Scotland, having previously been a OMF Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon
missionary and taught in the Asian Theological the secularisation of the pastorate and
Seminary, Manila, Philippines pursue the prophetic call of the Bible
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worrying is that in churches that give strong this world. Our citizenship is in Heaven and you
recognition to the inspiration and authority of Scripture, the lives of many cannot professionalize the love for his appearing without killing it – and it is being
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William Hines/Howard Eyrich – The Dean, Peter White – previously Principal of the
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Birmingham Theological Seminary, Alabama Glasgow, Scotland
A textbook which will be of interest to all Peter has a passion for the training of
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authors teach postgraduate level counseling guide for ministers on how to develop
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Christian principles. would also be an invaluable resource for
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Expository Preaching How Effective Sermons Begin
with Word Pictures Ben Awbrey – Assistant Professor of Preaching
With illustrations from the sermons of Thomas at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Watson Ben Awbrey focuses on the most neglected
Jack Hughes – Senior pastor, Calvary Bible parts of the sermon – where it all begins!
Church, Burbank, California Gain help in the following stages of your
How many times have you listened to a sermon: Must-hear Preaching; Introducing
sermon and remembered the illustrations the sermon; Getting Attention; Securing
used by the preacher – but not the point of Interest; Stating the purpose; Setting the
them! – or listened to an illustration that context; The Sermon Proposition. It is
makes an entirely different point to the one suitable for all sorts of experience.
the preacher is trying to put across? Using “…there is no shortage of strategists and
illustrations has an art to it but Jack Hughes innovators in the evangelical community who
makes it far easier for you by studying a think that they have better ways for reaching
master to help you master it too. the culture than by preaching God’s Word. Ben
“Thomas Watson compelled people to listen Awbrey knows better than that… I have long
to him, whether he was preaching or writing, by the vivid word pictures that he appreciated his desire to help other preachers make the most of their gifts and
painted, both at his desk and in the pulpit. This rich study should be a treasure in calling. His insights have proved invaluable to hundreds of pastors and young
every preacher’s library. I highly recommend it.” Richard Mayhue preachers.” John MacArthur
Kindled Fire My Heart For Thy Cause

How the methods of C. H.Spurgeon can help Al Martin’s theology of preaching
your preaching Brian Borgman – pastor of Grace Community
Zack Eswine – Riverside Church, St. Louis, Church, Gardnerville, Nevada
Missouri When Al Martin preaches around the world
This book gives a sense of what it would he draws crowds who want to understand
be like to ‘apprentice’ with Spurgeon. what God’s Word has to say to them. Even
The twenty-first century preacher in the those regarded as gifted preachers in their
West will recognize some similarities own right make time to hear him. How is it
with Spurgeon and his times. Today’s that someone stands out in this way? Is there
Postmodernism and yesterday’s such a thing as a ‘theology of preaching’
Enlightenment Rationalism are different that we can adopt? Brian Borgman has
philosophies but both promote scepticism painstakingly researched just this question.
of the authority of the Bible. Contemporary The result is a book that will help preachers
debates about the use of art and sermon everywhere to be used more greatly for
length are no different to those in Spurgeon’s God’s glory.
era. The questions of attention span and the need for story to accompany “I find Al Martin’s preaching to be sound, compelling.... He cuts it straight.”
logic are not new topics of discussion. John MacArthur
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See p22-23 for Spurgeon Titles
The Power of Speaking Power Preaching for

God’s Word Church Growth
How to Preach memorable Sermons The Role of Preaching in Growing Churches
Wilbur Ellsworth – pastor for over thirty years Revised updated Version
who currently lives in Wheaton, Illinois David Eby – experienced pastor and Dean of
A ‘written’ sermon is a contradiction in Westminster Theological Seminary, Kampala
terms; it is by definition a spoken event. Foreword by John MacArthur. Do pastors
After 25 years of preaching, Wilbur and church leaders today really need a wake-
Ellsworth investigates why some sermons up call to return to the apostolic priorities
had greater impact than others. Could it be of preaching and prayer as the primary
an over-reliance on notes? Would preaching means to accomplish church growth? In
without a written manuscript be shallow, an age in which the church has become
full of clichés and repetitious? Surely ‘deep’ infatuated with pragmatism, success models,
teaching needed more support than a poor sociological methodologies, management
memory could provide. Launching out in techniques and marketing, the answer is a
faith, Ellsworth started reducing his notes to resounding ‘Yes.’ The goal of this book is to
the extent that they could be contained on one post-it note. The result? A exhort and encourage pastors and church leaders to escape the full court
learned colleague said that you would never have guessed how ‘so much press of expediency and to restart as offense of biblical priorities and
effect could have come from a single change.’ methods.
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Preaching For Revitalization Preaching the Living Word
How to revitalize your church through your pulpit Addresses from the Evangelical Ministry
Michael F. Ross – Senior Pastor at Christ Assembly
Covenant Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Edited by David Jackman with contributions
A new buzzword has appeared on the by Dick Lucas, Alec Motyer, J. I. Packer, Peter
church scene – Revitalization. Used Jensen, Bruce Milne, Mark Ashton and David
specifically about the local congregation, it Jackman
carries with it the hope of renewed vigour, This is a comprehensive overview of how to
redirected purpose and the restoration make preaching memorable, accurate and
of healthy growth over the entire life of help the congregation to understand God’s
the church. Mike examines historical and Word in a biblically literate way. This will
contemporary preaching and introduces a be an extremely helpful book for all who
programme of change followed by practical preach and for seminaries/colleges. The
steps to ‘rebirth’ the local church through speakers are all able preachers and share
revitalized preaching. “Wise, tested counsel their ideas about how to make the Bible
from a minister who has put his method into relevant to the hearers.
practice...” Ligon Duncan “These superb addresses are the pick of the crop. They are absolute gold dust.”
“Both readable and extremely helpful. He does point out the appropriate ways to Bishop Wallace Benn
connect to the culture without being conformed by it.” Harry L. Reeder “provides the kind of instructive teaching and preaching which will serve to
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Preaching with Balance Preaching with Spiritual Vigour

Achieving and Maintaining Biblical Priorities in Including lessons from the life and practice of
Preaching Richard Baxter
Donald L. Hamilton – Professor of Preaching, Murray A. Capill – New Zealander lecturing
Columbia International University, South on preaching at the Reformed Theological
Carolina. College, Geelong, Australia
“While perfection in preaching is an illusive Two trends are deadly to vital preaching –
dream, improvement is within the grasp of on the one hand a subjective entertainment
virtually everyone” Donald Hamilton orientation for the crutch of popularity:
Some books on preaching have you all fired on the other a dry intellectual zimmer
up – only to leave you down in the dumps! frame encouraging impressions of depth
Most preaching books seem more intent and thoughtfulness. We need guidance
on just providing a boost to the preacher and help that doesn’t send us staggering
without giving advice on how to maintain after the latest fad. Richard Baxter was
an improvement in preaching. This book is one of the Christian church’s models of
different! It’s for those who preach to the pastoral practice, partly through his effectual
same congregation week by week. Hamilton gives advice on setting up and preaching. Murray Capill set out to discover Baxter’s secret. After a
maintaining an annual preaching plan, planning topical and linear sermon thorough study of Baxter’s preaching ministry he has constructed a useful
sets. It also includes a useful sermon evaluation form. framework that we can follow. From this we can be inspired to discover a
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Prepared to Preach Spirit Empowered Preaching

God’s Work and Ours in Proclaiming His Word Involving the Holy Spirit in your ministry
Greg Scharf – Professor and Chair of the Arturo G. Azurdia III – Associate Professor
department of Pastoral Theology at Trinity of Pastoral Theology and Director of Pastoral
Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield Illinois Mentoring at Western Seminary, Portland,
A comprehensive, yet digestible, guide Oregon
which focuses on the attitudes and skills If you desire that your preaching be lifted up
those inexperienced in preaching need to to a position in which you are being used by
develop without losing sight of the fact the Spirit as a channel, then Arturo Azurdia
that it is what God does that is central to can help you.
preaching. Scharf shows us how to prepare “When you finish reading this book not only will
our minds, the congregation, the message, you have a better idea of the role of the Spirit
and the delivery of it. An essential read for in preaching, but you will also know better how
a student, layperson, para-church worker or to preach in dependence on the Holy Spirit.
short-term missionary. Everyone who is preaching, or preparing to
“The keynote that Scharf strikes throughout is preach, needs to read this book”.
preparation: first the preparation of the preacher, and second, the preparation of Joseph A. Pipa
the message… In the detailed chapters on preparing the message Scharf excels. “Arturo Azurdia believes that much modern preaching is powerless. Sadly, he is
His careful and logical approach will surely result in better preaching – there is no right...in a searching and warm-hearted analysis he shows how the situation should
higher commendation for a book on preaching.” Robin Sydserff and can be remedied.” John Blanchard
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The Word Became Fresh
How to preach from Old Testament
Church Life
narrative texts
Dale Ralph Davis – Old Testament scholar Created for Worship
and Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian From Genesis to Revelation to You
Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Noel Due – Senior Pastor, Coromanderal
“I am a bit puzzled over why many Baptist Church, Blackwood, South Australia
Christians seem to think the Old Testament A hugely important work in which Noel
is such a ‘problem’… For nearly two Due traces the theology of worship from
hundred years a sceptical brand of Old Genesis to Revelation. He demonstrates its
Testament criticism has largely held sway significance for the life and relationships
in our universities and divinity halls; it of the people of God who should seek to
‘un-goded’ the Old Testament, implied the aspire to worship God with all their being.
Old Testament documents were extremely “A careful, scholarly chronological analysis
complex and involved, and managed to make of biblical worship… His treatment of
Old Testament studies mostly boring, lifeless, Scripture gives real authority to his practical
and dull. Of course the occasional student finds this high priestly craft of Old recommendations for worship today, which the
Testament criticism attractive but many simply write the Old Testament off. church should certainly heed.” John Frame
If it’s as complicated as they have been taught then it is far too bewildering “Here at last is a book about worship which truly
and esoteric for them to bother about – except for dipping into the Psalms for honours and uplifts the Lord Jesus Christ as its central theme and object... blended
occasional funerals.” Dale Ralph Davis with sharp, contemporary relevance. This tour de force of Biblical theology is a gale
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The Stain that Stays

The Church’s response to sexual misconduct
John H. Armstrong – Director of Renew Death or Glory
and formerly a Pastor for 20 years. The church’s mission in Scotland’s Society
Foreword by R. Kent Hughes Contributors: David Smith, David Bebbington,
Around the world sexual misconduct is Will Storrar, Chris Wright, Peter Neilson,
knocking ministers from their ministry. Andrew Bogle, John Mackinnon, David
As the numbers grow it is crucial to Anderson
know what should happen to them – Today 14% of Scots still attend church but
for their good and for the good of the 44% of the population say that religion has
Church. Should they return, repentant, only ‘a minor part’ to play in Scottish public
to their pulpits within weeks or months life, 9% said it played ‘no part at all’ and
– or should they return at all? only 8% felt that it played ‘a major part’.
“He has left no stone unturned and yet he To see how this could be changed, a special
has thrown no stones at fallen brothers.” conference for theologians and church
Al Mohler leaders was convened. A range of experts
“An important book on a crucial subject”. R. Kent Hughes examined what could be learnt from history
“He makes a case that desperately needs to be heard”. Erwin Lutzer and how the church could be effective
“He offers a thoughtful, biblical response – surely the finest book to date on this against the contemporary cultural backdrop. This book is an edited
difficult subject”. John MacArthur collection of the contributions made to the conference.
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Tongues Aflame
Learning to Preach from the Apostles Reformed Theological Writings
Roger Wagner – Pastor of Bayview R. A. Finlayson – late Professor of Systematic
Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Chula Theology, Free Church College, Edinburgh,
Vista, California Scotland
When you left seminary or took R. A. Finlayson was one of the most
up your present pastorate you were influential figures in the Free Church of
going to set the church aflame with Scotland in the twentieth century. As a
your sound Biblical exposition, your preacher, conference speaker, editor of
sweeping theological insights and your The Monthly Record and as Professor of
homiletical eloquence. To do so you Systematic Theology at the Free Church
have to preach like Paul – or Peter – or College, he exercised a fruitful ministry both
Stephen! within and beyond his own denomination.
Roger Wagner sets out to give you He wrote over a thousand articles, 32 of
the insights you need to preach like which are in this volume. They are divided
those closest to Jesus. He first looks into 3 sections: General Theology, Issues
at the characteristics of New Testament preaching and then looks Facing Evangelicals and The Westminster
in more detail at 10 sermons preached in Acts by Peter (3), Paul (6) Confession of Faith. Here are none of the obscurities that often
and Stephen. An appendix deals with how to preach to the modern, characterize academic theology: Finlayson was a gifted communicator.
pluralist, materialist, pagan society we live in. Dissatisfied with your This book is a rich feast to nourish the people of God.
sermons? You too can preach like an Apostle! “Penetrating and witty”. Carl Henry
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Through Western Eyes Word to the World
Eastern Orthodoxy: a Reformed Perspective The collected writings of William Barker
Robert Letham – Lecturer in Theology, Wales William Barker – Professor of Church History:
Evangelical School of Theology Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary
The culture of the Eastern Church, to The church is suffering from crises in
many, is alien. Yet there are recognizable identity, belief and government involvement
family resemblances. This book aims to start – they are all connected. The reason the
to get to know one another again from a church has problems interacting with
Reformed Protestant perspective. There are government is because it doesn’t understand
significant areas of agreement – common its mission, history and authority. Barker,
allegiance to the triune God, the person of an internationally respected Professor
Christ, the authority of Scripture and the of Church History, shows what the
truth of the gospel. At the same time, there church should look for in creating proper
are many areas of disagreement. There relationships with governments, other faiths,
are also misunderstandings on both sides, the rest of society, divisions inside the
where we are not dealing accurately with church and the role of the Bible in defining
what the other holds to be true. In drawing attention to the agreements the church’s faith.
and misunderstandings we may come to a better understanding of each “Ambassadorial, wise, kind, careful and brilliant …a model, in both tone and
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knowledge of Christ. “A valuable lesson in how practical a study of church history can be.”
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Christian Life
The Healing Promise Is Anyone of You Sick?
Is it always God’s will to Heal? What should happen when a Christian is ill?
Richard Mayhue – Senior Vice-President of Dilwyn Price – late Medical Practitioner and
the Master’s Seminary and College, Sun Valley, Church leader who observed Christian healing
California. He is the Professor of Theology and from close quarters
Pastoral Ministries. An authoritative book because Dilwyn
God can heal. This is truth clearly evident Price was a church Elder, experienced in
from Scripture. Healing Promise provides counselling sick people, a doctor, and also
straight answers without compromising the suffered from medically incurable cancer.
Bible or God’s miraculous power. A beautifully observed, devotionally
This book includes the following features: studied and practically applied book on an
A special interview with Joni Eareckson emotional subject.
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attitudes towards healing she encounters insights.” Patrick Dixon
every day. A chapter by Andre Kole, the “a gem of a book bringing fresh insights to the
man behind David Copperfield’s illusions, whole area of Biblical healing for today’s real
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Powers in Encounter with Power Territorial Spirits and World

Spiritual Warfare in Pagan Cultures Evangelisation
Michael O. Fape – Anglican minister at A Critique of Strategic Level Spiritual Warfare
University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with degrees from Chuck Lowe – lecturer at Singapore Bible
Yale, Aberdeen and Ibadan Universities College
What happens when the spiritual powers Over the last two decades, a new theory and
of a Pagan culture come up against the practice of spiritual warfare has taken hold
power of God? Michael Fape answers this around the world. This teaching proposes
question using his extensive knowledge the existence of ’territorial spirits’. Along
of African tribal societies steeped in with the theory has come a new practice of
generations of witch doctors, shamans and spiritual warfare, ruling demons are named,
animist superstition. The African spiritual their territories identified, and they are then
perspectives are fascinating and give bound or cursed. As a result evangelism and
insights into the way God works through mission are said to proceed rapidly with
the spiritual realm. This book will give you dramatic results. Chuck Lowe examines the
confidence in God’s provision for us when full range of evidence cited in promotion
we come up against anti-Christian powers. of this teaching and proposes that the theory and practice cannot be
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Church History
NEW The Erosion of The Baptists

Calvinist Orthodoxy Tom Nettles – Professor of Historical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological
Drifting from Truth in confessional Scottish Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
Churches Large Trade | HB | £17.99 $29.99
Ian Hamilton – minister, Cambridge
Presbyterian Church, England
This revealing read will give you an The Baptists Volume 1
opportunity to learn from history. How do Beginnings in Britain
strong confessional churches that seem to What is a Baptist? Tom Nettles seeks to
be doing all the right things drift inexorably answer this fascinating question through
from the truth? Looking at a Scottish church, examining the lives of some of the most
this fascinating study shows that it doesn’t high-profile and influential Baptists in
happen over night but it is a gradual erosion history. In the first of three volumes, Nettles
of theological and doctrinal standards and establishes a clearly identifiable profile of
serves as a timely warning to all. Baptists, by looking at many influential
“Ian Hamilton’s study of nineteenth century spokesmen for Baptist lives who embraced
Scottish Presbyterianism is a timely reminder: revisions of confessions and terms the Bible as an unerring divine revelation.
of subscription have often proved to be anything but friendly towards a robust From John Spilsbury to William Carey, Tom
Christianity, a point made here with scholarly grace and theological acumen.” takes us on an enlightening journey through
Carl Trueman, Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, the origin and expansion of the Baptist
Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania church. This is wonderfully informative
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Puritan Profiles
54 contemporaries of the Westminster Assembly
The Baptists Volume 2
William Barker – Professor of Church History,
Beginnings in America
Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary,
Volume 2 of Tom Nettles’ trilogy tells the
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
story of Baptist beginnings in America and
Biographical profiles of 54 members of the
looks at the inspirational contributions of
conference that produced the well-known
those such as Lottie Moon and Ann Judson
Westminster Confession of Faith. The
– who shared the views of English Baptist
book also contains photographs, maps
but were able to achieve the separation of
and information boxes. Individuals dealt
church and state. The first Great Awakening
with include Samuel Rutherford, Thomas
produced massive growth of Baptists
Goodwin, Thomas Watson, John Owen,
in New England, the Middle Colonies
John Bunyan and many more.
(particularly the South) and around the
“C.S. Lewis once accused our age of
world. This work will be a valuable addition
‘chronological snobbery’ for failing to learn from
for college, seminary, home and church
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Introduction
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders
of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and you can
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from and valuing what has gone before. These books Devotionals 21-22
represent some of the best material from the rich Spurgeon 22-23
heritage of the Christian church. The material is John Owen 24
presented in an attractive, accessible form, they are E. M. Bounds 25
collected in accordance with a careful commitment Thomas Boston 25
to our mission statement staying faithful and Matthew Henry 25
William Mackenzie,
reaching out. We have a wide range of authors: Large Print 25
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones 26
Spurgeon, John Owen, Matthew Henry, J. C. Ryle,
R. M. McCheyne 26
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Other Christian Heritage Titles 27-29
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Focus on Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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Come Ye Children The Complete John Ploughman
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Focus on John Owen The Mortification of Sin
A Puritan’s View on how to Deal with the Sin in
John Owen’s (1616-1683) Your Life
John Owen insisted on the importance of
books are widely read. He the Christian dealing effectively with their
writes about key issues which sinful tendencies and attitudes. He believed
that God, through his Word and Spirit, had
he has wrestled with and then provided the guidelines and the power for
is able to provide us with this to be achieved. In this book, John Owen
effectively dismisses various excuses for not
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“I owe more to John Owen than to any other
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the bitter years of persecution till his death in 1683”. J. I. Packer
NEW The Priesthood of Christ Communion with God

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The Glory of Christ The Holy Spirit

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To see the glory of Christ is one of the “Part of the contemporary value of Owen’s work
greatest privileges that a Christian can lies in the way it gives us biblical teaching and
enjoy – but is rarely felt. May, God by his principles that can be applied to what we observe
Word and Spirit give you such a sense of in the life of churches today. He provides the
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Thomas Boston (1676-1732)
Art of Man Fishing Repentance
A Puritans View of Evangelism Turning from Sin to God: What it means and why it’s
“The ‘scribble’ (as Boston called it) was published in necessary
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E. M. Bounds (1835-1913)
The Essentials of Prayer The Necessity of Prayer
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Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Large Print Editions
The Covenant of Grace God Can Be Trusted

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Family Religion Our Glorious Lord

Puritan principles for raising a godly family F. B. Meyer
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Method For Prayer Songs of the Heart

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J. C Ryle(1816-1900) Robert Murray McCheyne (1813-1843)
Are You Ready for the End of Time? A Basket of Fragments
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Regeneration Comfort in Sorrow

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Assurance From the Preacher’s Heart

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981)

Mission of Discovery
Faith on Trial The beginning of Modern Jewish Evangelism
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The Plight of Man The Seven Churches of Asia

and the Power of God From one of Scotland’s greatest preachers, Robert
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NEW Marrow of Modern Divinity NEW A Hidden Life of Prayer

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Author Index
M= Mentor CH= Christian Heritage
Author Title Page

Hamilton, Ian M Erosion Of Calvinist Orthodoxy, The 20
Armstrong, John M Stain That Stays, The 18
Hegg, David M Appointed To Preach 15
Awbrey, Ben M How Effective Sermons Begin 16
Henry, Matthew CH Matthew Henry Daily Readings 21
Azurdia, Arturo M Spirit Empowered Preaching 17
CH Covenant Of Grace 25
Barker, William M Word To The World 19
CH Family Religion 25
M Puritan Profiles 20
CH Method For Prayer 25
Baxter, Richard CH Saints Everlasting Rest, The 29
Hodgkin, A. M. CH Christ In All The Scriptures 28
Belcher, Dick M Messiah & The Psalms 14
Holland, Tom M Contours Of Pauline Theology 12
Beougher, Timothy K. M Richard Baxter And Conversion 7
Hughes, Jack M Expository Preaching With Word 16
Borland, James A. M Christ In The Old Testament 3
Jackman, David M Preaching The Living Word 17
Boston, Thomas CH Art Of Man-Fishing 25
Kelly, Douglas F M Creation & Change 4
CH Repentance 25
M Systematic Theology (Vol1) 8
Bounds, E. M. CH Necessity Of Prayer, The 25
Kennedy, John CH Days Of The Fathers, The 28
CH Essentials Of Prayer, The 25
Kitchen, John M Proverbs; A Mentor Commentary 11
Bray, Gerald M Creeds, Council & Christ 4
Kulikovsky, Andrew M Creation, Fall, Restoration 2
Bridge, Donald M Why Four Gospels? 14
Letham, Robert M Through Western Eyes 19
Brown, John CH Brown’s Dictionary Of Bible Characters 28
Lloyd-Jones Martyn CH Faith On Trial 26
Brown, Paul M Holy Spirit And The Bible, The 5
CH Plight Of Man And The Power Of God, The 26
Bunyan, John CH Intercesssion Of Christ, The 27
Lowe, Chuck M Territorial Spirits And World 19
CH Heavenly Footman, The 29
Lucas, Sean M All For Jesus 3
Busenitz, Irvin M Joel & Obadiah 11
Luther, Martin CH Tabletalk 29
Calvin, John CH Treatise On The Sacraments 29
Mackay, David M Bond Of Love, The 3
Campbell, Iain D. M Doctrine Of Sin 4
Mackay, John L. M Exodus 10
Capil, M. A. M Preaching With Spiritual Vigour 17
M Jeremiah Vol 1 Ch 1-20 10
Chamblin, Knox M Matthew Vol 1 (1-13) 11
M Jeremiah Vol 2 Ch 21-52 10
M Matthew Vol 2 (14-28) 11
M Lamentations 11
Charnock, Stephen CH Christ Crucified 28
Maclean, Malcolm M Lord’s Supper, The 6
Chrisope, Terry M Toward A Sure Faith 8
Macleod, Donald M Jesus Is Lord 6
Culver, Robert M Earthly Career Of Jesus, The Christ, The 4
Mare, W. Harold M New Testament Background Commentary 13
M Systematic Theology 8
Martin, Albert N. M My Heart For Thy Cause 16
Currid, John M Calvin And The Biblical Languages 12
Martin, Hugh CH Abiding Presence, The 27
Davis, Dale Ralph M Word Became Fresh, The 18
Mayhue, Richard M Healing Promise, The 19
Deckard, Mark A M Helpful Truth In Past Places 15
McCheyne, R. M. CH Basket Of Fragments, A 26
Dever, Mark CH Westminster Directory Of Public Worship 29
CH Comfort In Sorrow 26
Due, Noel M Created For Worship 18
CH From The Preachers Heart 26
Duncan, Ligon (ed.) M West Conf Into The 21St Cen Vol 1 9
CH Seven Churches Of Asia, The 26
M West. Conf Into 21St Cent Vol 3 9
CH Mission Of Discovery 26
M West. Conf Into The 21St Cent Vol 2 9
Mcintyre, David CH Hidden Life Of Prayer 27
Eby, David M Power Preaching 16
McWilliams, David M Galatians 11
Edwards, Jonathan CH Call To United, Extraordinary Prayer, A 28
Meyer, F. B. CH Daily Prayers 21
Elliot, Mark M Only Hope, The 6
CH Our Daily Walk 21
Ellsworth, Wilbur M Power Of Speaking God’s Word, The 16
CH Our Glorious Lord 25
Erskine, Ebenezer CH Beauties Of Ebenezer Erskine, The 28
CH Shepherd Psalm, The 21
Eswine, Zack M Kindled Fire 16
Miller, J. R. CH In Green Pastures 21
Eyrich, Howard M Curing The Heart 15
Morgan, Christopher M Jonathan Edwards And Hell 6
Fape, Michael M Powers In Encounter With Power 19
Muller, George CH God Can Be Trusted 25
Ferguson, Sinclair B. CH Westminster Directory Of Public Worship 29
Murphy, Gannon M Reasons For The Christian Hope 2
Fesko, J. V. M Last Things First 6
Nettles, Tom M Baptists: Beginnings In America Vol 1 20
Finlayson, R. A. M Reformed Theological Writings 18
M Baptists: Key People Involved Vol 2 20
Fisher, Edward CH Marrow Of Modern Divinity 27
M Baptists:the Modern Era Vol 3 20
Frost, Henry CH Miraculous Healing 29
Newton, Derek M And The Word Became.... A Sermon 15
Gaffin, Richard M Calvin & The Sabbath 3
Nicole, Roger M Standing Forth 7
Gaussen, Louis CH Divine Inspriration Of Scripture 28
Oliphint, K.Scott (ed.) M Justified In Christ 6
Golding, Peter M Covenant Theology 4
Owen, John CH Communion With God 24
Griffiths, Steve M Redeem The Time 7
CH Glory Of Christ, The 24
Grogan, Geoffrey M Christ Of The Bible & The Church 12
CH Holy Spirit, The 24
M Prayer, Praise & Prophecy 14
CH Mortification Of Sin, The 24
Hamilton, Donald M Preaching With Balance 17
CH Priesthood Of Christ, The 24

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Petersen, Robert M Calvin And The Atonement 3 CH Chequebook Of The Bank Of Faith 22

Petersen, Robert (ed) M All For Jesus 3 CH Christs Glorious Achievements 22

Pink, A. W. CH Doctrine Of Sanctification, The 28 CH Come Ye Children 23

CH Seven Sayings Of The Saviour 29 CH Complete John Ploughman, The 23

Piper, John M Pleasures Of God, The 7 CH Counsel For Christian Workers 23

M Brothers, We Are Not Professionals 15 CH Lectures To My Students 23

Poythress, Vern M Gender Neutral Bible Controversy, The 12 CH Morning And Evening 22

Pratt, Richard M 1st & 2nd Chronicles 10 CH Most Holy Place, The 23

Price Dylan M Is Any One Of You Sick? 19 CH Only A Prayer Meeting 23

Ramsey, Patrick D. M Economy Of The Covenants, The 5 CH Saint And His Saviour 23

Rata, Tiberius M Ezra & Nehemiah 10 CH Soul Winner 23

Renwick, A. M. CH The Story Of The Scottish Reformation 27 CH Spurgeons Prayers 23

Reymond Robert M Contending For The Faith 4 CH Till He Come 23

M Faith’s Reasons For Believing 5 Stay, David (ed) M Serving The Word Of God 7

M What Is God? 8 Stibbs, Alan M Such A Great Salvation 7

M John – Beloved Disciple 13 Thoennes, Erik M Godly Jealousy 5

M Lamb Of God, The 14 Thomas, Derek M Calvin’s Teaching On Job 12

M Paul Missionary Theologian 14 Thomas, Robert M How To Choose A Bible Version Revised Ed 13

Robertson, O. Palmer M God’s People In The Wilderness 12 M Who Am I? 8

Ross, Michael M Preaching For Revitalization 17 Tinker, Melvin M Evangelical Concerns 5

Ross, Philip M From The Finger Of God 3 Torrance, T. F. (ed) CH Mystery Of The Lord’s Supper, The 29

Ryle, J. C. CH Are You Ready For The End Of Time 26 Trueman, Carl M Minority Report 9

CH Assurance 26 M Wages Of Spin, The 9

CH Day By Day With J.C. Ryle 21 Various M Death Or Glory 18

CH Regeneration 26 CH Songs Of The Heart 25

Scharf, Greg M Prepared To Preach 17 Vasholz, Robert M Leviticus 10

Scott Jr, James J. M New Testament Theology 13 Vickers, Douglas M Fracture Of Faith, The 5

Scougal, Henry CH Life Of God In The Soul Of Man 27 Wagner, Roger M Tongues Aflame 18

Shaw, Robert CH Reformed Faith, The 29 White, Peter M Effective Pastor, The 15

Simeon, Charles CH Christian, His Conflicts And..., The 28 Whitefield, George CH George Whitefield Daily Readings 21

Smith, Gary M Amos 11 Whyte Alexander CH Bible Characters 28

Spurgeon, C. H. CH According To Promise 22 CH Exposition Of The Shorter Catechism, An 29

CH All Of Grace 22 Wright, David (ed) M Serving The Word Of God 7

CH Around The Wicket Gate 22

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