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Revival history expert sorts fact from myth in the story of one of the best known revivals Scotland has played host to a vast array of religious revivals over the course of its history, but by far the best known of these is the Lewis Revival of 1949-52 (also known as the Hebrides revival). The stories around it are extraordinary, with the Spirit working in the lives of many people across this Scottish island. There have been, however, rumours ...

This five-volume box set contains all the books in the Risen Hope series - and covers all of church history! If you're looking for a narrative-driven, engagingly-written history of the church for young teens, the Risen Hope series is for you. Meet some of the key people who God used to shape His Church, and see how He has been at work throughout history. Included in the box are: Redemption: The Church in Ancient Times (3 BC-476 AD) Reign: The ...

Right, that's it. Tomorrow I'm going to change.' Ebbie thought that student life in Europe would be an opportunity to escape the restrictions of his upbringing in India. But when he found himself alone in a strange city, he realised that drinking and partying didn't bring happiness. And he was shocked to discover he could not turn around his own life. 'I was bound by my sins. I couldn't get out. I needed a Saviour.' Read how Ebbie reached his ...

Esteemed scholar, Alec Motyer, presents a salvation pledge on display in this introduction to Old Testament covenant theology Signs, laws, sacrifices, kings, priests: How do they all fit together? Alec Motyer answers with five lectures that intricately trace God's covenant from its origins in the narrative of Noah and Abraham, through the establishment of the law, towards its climax in Christ. From the beginning of time, God has been making hi...

Why the Bible's call to contentment will bring more satisfaction than the world's desire for more - and practical steps to finding it. While the Bible not only encourages contentment, but commands it, it can feel like a vague, fleeting, unachievable goal. David Kaywood's helpful book begins by moulding our understanding of what it means to be content. Do you find yourself worrying, coveting, grumbling, giving way to unrighteous anger, or dwell...

New Testament professor Robert J. Cara's addition to the Mentor Commentary series highlights the timely message of Hebrews to persevere in Christ. Bringing a particularly Reformed viewpoint, Robert J. Cara underscores the presentation of Jesus as the Son and high priest. In a letter written to encourage and exhort the believers, Cara uncovers how the superior person and superior work of Jesus is broadcast loud and clear to draw back hearts tem...

Hurt people hurt people. But those who have been called by grace become new creations." Emotional and raw, Sean DeMars tells his story of a life turned around. It is a tale of two families: one scarred by brokenness, another renewed by grace. In his storytelling, the tragedy and horror of his early years are punctuated with the beauty of restoration evident in the life he now leads. Abandoned by a father and abused by a mother, his search for ...

Tired? Frustrated? Confused? Almost a third of new churches don't survive 4 years: What's the problem? What's gone wrong? External opposition, character qualms, practical barriers, disunity dilemmas, lack of support: these are the struggles reported by those on the front lines of church planting ministry. Stories, scripture, and self-examination shed light on twelve common pitfalls and inspire strategies for planting churches that last. Gather...

1890-2023 Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus promised his followers "I am with you always, to the end of the age." In recent years, those words have become very precious and durable to Christians the world over. Jesus' Church is a family that must endure onward. Within these pages, we find Christians who will do just that. Whether they seek to make new followers of Jesus, combat evil and injustice, defend the truth of the Bible, or endure intense pe...

Devotional challenges modern readers to take up Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions In 1722, an 18-year-old Jonathan Edwards began setting down seventy resolutions, personal statements of intent, to which, by the grace of God, he held himself accountable for the rest of his life. He read them prayerfully once a week until his death in 1758. Some examples of these resolutions include: Resolved to be always discovering new ways to Glorify God in my li...

A collection of essays on the theme of ministering in honour of Jeremy Middleton How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7 This collection of writings in honour of Jeremy Middleton show the esteem in which he is held by his friends and peers. A faithful servant, preacher and leader, Part I of this ...

A practical guide to making evangelism a natural part of everyday life The word 'evangelism' may conjure up a set of images - street preachers, tracts, boldly speaking to strangers on buses about Jesus. Things that, in other words, send many Christians into a panic. While all of these things have been used powerfully by God in spreading the gospel, not every Christian is an specifically gifted Evangelist. However, every Christian is called to ...

John Wycliffe was someone who wanted everyone to have access to the Bible, not just the rich, powerful and well-educated. He was a Catholic priest who wasn't happy with the way things were being done in the Church, and is considered an important forerunner of the English Reformation. David Luckman brings this giant of church history to life in this gripping addition to the Trail Blazer series.

A 30th anniversary edition of a classic book on the Trinity by one of Britain's most prominent theologians. Donald Macleod argues that our understanding of the Trinity matters because 'it is the model for the way we should live, particularly in our relations with one another.' The relationship between Father, Son and Spirit is laid out in Scripture, and although fully grasping the concept of this divine mystery will always be beyond us, we can...

Filled with the characteristic warm humour and biblical clarity that readers have come to expect, Dale Ralph Davis' exposition of Psalms 38-51 will help readers to get to know God's Word better. Each chapter begins with Davis' own translation of the Psalm from the Hebrew, before delving into his exposition. Peppered with sports anecdotes and references to military history, this book follows in the same vein as The Way of the Righteous in the M...

To a Christian, the death of an unbeliever is heartbreaking. But even in the darkness of grief, there can be light. Will Dobbie's nuanced examination of the hope found in the Bible offers more than shallow comfort. The topic of the death of non-believers is often a taboo amongst Christians. So often we don't know what to say to comfort friends who are grieving. Where do we find hope when all seems hopeless? The answer is in the character of th...

A teenage trip to the beach, a diving accident, and a life of disability testifies to the goodness of God. Joni Eareckson Tada is a Christian author, speaker and artist whose life was turned upside down at the age of seventeen when a serious diving accident meant she was paralysed from the shoulders down. This short biography tells the story of what happened on that fateful day, and in the days and years that followed. Catherine MacKenzie skil...

The thrilling tale of a German preacher in World War II who plotted to assassinate Hitler Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the heroes of World War II. Not only did he preach God's word fearlessly, he spoke and actively resisted the evil of the Nazi regime. Discovered to be one of the people behind the plot to assassinate Hitler he was arrested and eventually martyred. Not long before his death he was engaged to be married, and this unfulfilled ma...

Answering big questions about what the Bible says about life after death for 4-8-year-olds How do I get to heaven? Can anybody go there? What happens when someone dies? These are all questions that a child will ask at some point in their life. When a relative or close friend comes to the end of their life what does a child need to know? They need to know about Jesus. They need to know about Salvation. They need to know that there really is ete...

A story-based introduction to apologetics answers some big questions, and encourages kids to keep asking them 10-year-old Samantha and her brother, Joshua, have some big questions about God, and their parents are ready to help them explore the answers. Join them as they find out what the Bible has to say, and what it means for their lives. Each chapter in this book addresses a big question, including: Who is God? What is the Trinity? Is God fo...