Christian Focus

Children in Revival

300 years of God's work in Scotland

Harry Sprange

'We read of children brought to Christ, ... the dramatic changes of life that followed and the impact such conversions had on parents and communities. It is humbling to read of God's work in this way.'

The Doors of Heaven

Richard Brooks

In the above volume, the author gives us an excellent treatment of a wonderful subject, as he focuses upon the teaching about heaven laid before us in the book of Revelation. Mr Brooks, who is the minister of York Evangelical Church and a very able writer and Bible commentator, has provided us with an informative and, at times, moving account of the Christian's home. There are 12 chapters, dealing with such matters as God of heaven, its purity and the way there, to preparation for the eternal state and Christ's Marriage Supper. The final chapter is a beautiful description of Christ as Heaven's focus. Here is sound, biblical theology at its best and written in good prose and easy style. Besides being fine instruction for Christians, it can also be a good evangelistic tool, for Mr Brooks is careful to maintain a Gospel application throughout. The Doors of Heaven deserves to be on every Christian's bookshelf and, in its own way, to become a popular modern day classic.

Faith on Fire

Norman Grubb and the building of WEC

Stewart Dinnen

Subtitled, Norman Grubb and the Building of WEC, this book traces the growth of the Worldwide Evangelisation Crusade under the leadership of Norman Grubb, son-in-law to C.T. Studd. When Grubb came to take over the mission it had fallen upon lean times. Although Studd had been a powerful and dynamic leader the work of WEC was in turmoil. He brought the society into the prominent and effective place it now holds. He did this with inspiring leadership and a vision of what God could do with faithful servants.

The work of WEC is inextribably bound up with Grubb. However, it would be a mistake to see this as his only sphere of influence. His interests and influences were very wide and a short chapter is devoted to other areas of his labours. He was one of the formative leaders of the IVF, took a prominent role in CLC and was closely linked with International Christian Leadership. There were other groups and organisations also. The author has been fortunate in obtaining an enormous number of letters and communications, both from, to and about, Grubb, which gives the book a sense of intimacy and meeting the man. Clearly, he was an exceptional individual who did not fit into the traditional mould. It is a thrilling story and worthy of reading.

A final chapter deals with Grubb's emphasis upon Union with Christ. There is no doubting the centrality of this to his thinking, spirituality and motivation. There were a number of men and women who were uneasy with his emphasis and an important evaluation of his ideas is given in an Epilogue. This is an important addition and should be read. Although it gives a necessary corrective to our understanding of Norman Grubb, it does not in any way diminish the powerful, formative and important influence that he had and which is still felt by those who knew him. This is a fine read and a true inspiration to attempt great things for God.

Lives Jesus Changed

Lessons about Life from John's Gospel

Simon Vibert

"Lives Jesus Changed reviews sixteen cases as they appear in John's Gospel, each short chapter commenting on one of them and ending with searching questions to the reader. This book is readable, analyses with simplicity each event of persons meeting the Lord Jesus. It's language is not technical. It attempts to lead the reader into something of a structured understanding of Scripture, with sparing cross-references."

Escape to Hong Kong

Audrey Constant

"A thrilling tale for teenagers."

The Christ of the Bible and the Church's Faith

Geoffrey Grogan

This is an attractive book, on the most important of subjects, written by the former Principal of Glasgow Bible College. It is scholarly without being technical, and informative without failing to be readable. It is divided up into conveniently short chapters, which can be read independently without loss.

Martin Luther

The Man who Started the Reformation

Thomas Lindsay

"Lindsay manages the difficult task of combining erudition with making it accessible to the popular reader."

The Way to Glory

Major General Sir Henry Havelock

John Pollock

"This is not a book for the squeamish: horrible crimes were committed in the Mutiny and terrible vengeance was exacted. But above all the blood and thunder, no reader can fail to find inspiration in Havelock's example."

A Tree By a Stream

Unlock the secrets of active meditation

Edmond Smith

‘Here is what meditation means, how to do it, what benefits it brings, and upon what to fill our minds, as we come actively before God. I recommend it wholeheartedly.'

The Soul Winner

Advice on Effective Evangelism

C. H. Spurgeon

". . . full of the pith, humour and wisdom one expects of Spurgeon . . . it was to God that Spurgeon looked and expected blessing and that he received it . . . It is heartening to read of the joys and problems associated with the preaching of the Gospel . . . he had the ability to go to the heart of matters . . . This is a book to relish and enjoy, and then to apply, under the earnest seeking for the blessing of God, to today's world."

Caught in the Crossfire

Mary Aitchison

. . . compelling reading . . . A book to stir faith and inspire to service.

2 Kings

The Power and the Fury

Dale Ralph Davis

Davis is a helpful guide, not least because he explains the issues with the needs of contemporary Christians in mind.

God's Workmanship

Vernon Higham

"No froth here, but sensible, applied, Christian thinking to awm the heart and send forth the will in the highest desires for the Lord Jesus Christ"

Tales of the Unexpected

The Subversive Stories of Jesus

Melvin Tinker and Nathan Buttery

"...lively illustration and contemporary application. The parables are thus allowed to do their intended work of getting under the reader's radar and shaping his or her worldview. In each case the authors take the biblical text seriously and seek to understand it within its contexts. Helpful for all readers, this book can also act as a useful standard for any would-be expositor to see how it is done."

Brown’s Dictionary of Bible Characters

John Brown

"Well produced and attractive, this book is a pleasure to read."

Living Sacrifice

Willing to be Whittled as an Arrow

Helen Roseveare

It is a fine book and will leave the reader with the supreme challenge... to love God... It is a challenging book and we are left with no ambiguities as to our response.

The Lord's Day

Joseph A. Pipa Jr.

It is a book that will appeal to those who are convinced that the Puritan expression of Sabbath keeping is the best way to use the day.

A Kirk Disrupted

Charles Cowan MP and The Free Church of Scotland

A. Donald MacLeod

Perhaps the best biography I have read for some time. Well written, extensively researched and highly informative.

Living by Revealed Truth

The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Tom Nettles

... worth its weight in gold. Do read, mark and learn to the profit of your soul and to the praise of the Lord Jesus Christ whom Spurgeon served so well.

Preaching?

Simple Teaching on Simply Preaching

Alec Motyer

... ought to be read by all preachers and prospective preachers and teachers alike... educational, engaging and encouraging.