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Mentor Pages Theology & Doctrine 2-7 Introduction Commentaries 8-9 Biblical 10-12 Mentor has developed a great Pastoral, Counselling and Preaching 13-16 reputation for being accessible and Christian Life 17 profound. Not only is Mentor noted Church Life 18 for its high view of Scripture, Mentor Church History 19 is also able to offer an intelligent Other Mentor Titles 20 response from both inside and Malcolm Maclean, Christian Heritage Pages Mentor Editor outside the church. With over 100 titles, Mentor covers a wide range Devotionals 21-22 of subjects such as Theology and Spurgeon 22-23 John Owen 24 Doctrine; Biblical, Pastoral, Preaching and Counselling, J. I. Packer Introductions 25 Church life, Christian life and Church History. We have a Martyn Lloyd-Jones 26 growing set of academic-level commentaries from Old and Key Titles 27 New Testament. Do you want to think more on a topic then Other Christian Heritage titles 29 why not consider a Mentor book! Index 30-31

NEW Confessing Jesus as Lord Children and the Lord’s Supper Terry A. Chisope – Professor of History and Guy Waters – Associate Professor of New Bible at Missouri Baptist College, St Louis, Testament at the Reformed Theological Missouri. Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi It is so easy to voice the words: “Jesus is & Ligon Duncan – Senior Minister of the Lord” but what does it mean to be under historic First Presbyterian Church (PCA), the rule of the one we confess to be Lord? Jackson, Mississippi For this to be our true confession it has to What age is it okay for a child to partake be lived out in our daily lives too. This lucid in the Lord’s Supper? This book takes a book provides a biblical survey on the theme constructive look at the doctrine of paedo- of God’s Lordship and how we can make communion as defined: “as the admittance this a living reality every day. of a covenant child to the Lord’s Supper on the “We are surrounded by false Gospels, confused basis of his descent from at least one professing Gospels, and half Gospels. In this important Christian parent.” Looking at this doctrine, book, Terry Chrisope lays out the authentic Gospel these essays will provide food for thought of the Lord Jesus Christ and clearly identifies across the various disciplines such as what it means to confess Jesus as Lord. The most fundamental affirmation of the biblical, theological, historical and pastoral. It will be a guide as you seek church is the lordship of Christ. This new book is both important and powerful.” to explore this key pastoral issue. R. Albert Mohler ISBN 978-1-84550-729-9 | Large Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-962-0 | Large Trade | 352 Pages | PB | £12.99 $19.99

2 NEW Kingdom Come The People’s Theologian The Amillennial Alternative Writings in Honour of Donald Macleod Sam Storms – Pastor, Bridgeway Church, Edited by Iain D. Campbell & Malcolm Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Maclean “I should say a few words about what this book Because Donald Macleod makes doctrine hopes to accomplish as well as what it isn’t. It come alive, people of different backgrounds most certainly is not an exhaustive treatment of are drawn in as they yield to the Spirit every issue or biblical text relating to end-time speaking through this man. They are prophecy. No such book has ever been written and drawn into a new world of exciting vistas I doubt if it will. Therefore, I am quite prepared of undreamed-of theological truth, and to be criticized for not addressing a number of are raised by high oratory to a new level of passages and topics that I suspect many of my understanding of their God and Saviour. readers were hoping I might explain. My primary “Through it all shines his adoration of Jesus aim will be to provide a biblical rationale for Christ and his deep sympathy with people. what is commonly known as amillennialism.” He never loses sight for a moment that he is Sam Storms addressing people - people who are hurting, or ISBN 978-1-78191-132-7 | Large Trade | 560 Pages | PB | £19.99 $29.99 confused or ill-informed or tempted. This is theology straight from the heart of a great preacher of the gospel.” Alex MacDonald ~ Minister of Buccleuch & Greyfriars Free Church of Scotland, Edinburgh ISBN 978-1-84550-584-4 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £14.99 $22.99

Calvin and the Atonement Calvin and the Sabbath What the renowned pastor and The Controversy of applying teacher said about the cross of Christ the Fourth Commandment Robert A. Peterson Sr. – Professor of Richard Gaffin – Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Seminary, St Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Louis, Missouri Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, John Calvin had a profound understanding 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 us with a multi-faceted jewel. The New Testament. Calvin’s conclusions have a much wider implication great strength of Dr Peterson’s work lies in his grasp of Calvin’s biblical vision and than just what you do on Sunday! You might also be surprised by Gaffin’s the clarity and enthusiasm with which he expounds it.” Sinclair Ferguson analysis! “... a fine contribution to modern Calvin studies...” J. I. Packer “This is a most interesting study, and, incidentally, a reminder that no mere man ISBN 978-1-85792-377-3 | Large Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £13.00 $20.00 is our ultimate authority for belief or practice.” David McKay, Professor of Systematic Theology, Ethics and Apologetics, Reformed Theological College, Belfast ISBN 978-1-85792-376-6 | Large Trade | 176 Pages | PB | £13.00 $20.00

Contending for the Faith Creation and Change Lines in the sand that strengthen the Church Genesis 1:1 - 2:4 in the Light of Changing Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than Scientific Paradigms 25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological Douglas F. Kelly – Richard Jordan Professor Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Charlotte, North Carolina With an infectious style Reymond contends An authoritative look at the early for the Biblical and Reformed faith in a chapters of Genesis, showing the inherent winsome and robust manner. A collection of consistency of the biblical account with papers in the areas of Systematic Theology the evidence seen in Science and Theology. and Apologetics, which has been brought Kelly traces how the prevalent scientific together to address topics that are currently viewpoints of each era have influenced new being debated within the Church at large. interpretations of Genesis – rather than the Find here new takes on a wide range other way round! An ideal book for students of subjects such as Creation, The New to investigate the controversial theories that Perspective on Paul, The Trinity and Islam. surround the creation of life and this planet. “With customary thoroughness and exacting exegesis, Professor Reymond leads us Educationalists and scientists have independently confirmed the soundness through a maze of theological topics which call out for a clear biblical perspective in of this book’s reasoning and suitability for school and university use. our day.” Iain D. Campbell “A highly intelligent engagement with these crucial verses… scholarly but ISBN 978-1-84550-045-0 | Large Trade | 448 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 accessible, a model of the kind of exegetical thinking which the church of our day needs.” Nigel M. De S. Cameron ISBN 978-1-85792-283-7 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

Please see Page 6 for Kelly’s Systematic Theology Volume 1 3 Creation, Fall, Restoration Creeds, Councils and Christ A Biblical Theology of Creation Did the early Christians misrepresent Jesus? Andrew Kulikovsky – an active supporter of Gerald Bray – Research Professor at Creation Ministries International Beeson Divinity School, Sanford University, Amidst the debate among creationists, Birmingham, Alabama Andrew Kulikovsky’s call to return How reliable a picture of Jesus Christ do to biblical authority is relevant to all we get from the Bible and the early Church evangelicals, whether convinced that the writings? This book considers this key earth is recent or old. All who genuinely seek question and explains in straightforward the truth in these matters will find this book terms what the early church believed and both refreshing and challenging, as it seeks to why it developed its theology in the way get to the crux of what has been an issue of that it did. Through scrupulous research disagreement among Christians from before Gerald Bray has pieced together the evidence the era of Darwin. that indicates that the early Church knew “Kulikovsky, proves that a young earth springs exactly who Jesus was and was careful not from a no-nonsense reading of the biblical text. to embellish the reports and writings about Creation, Fall, Restoration dissolves the old earth fog that envelopes inadequate him. He shows the mistakes made by liberal scholars of the 18th century - arguments for a young earth.” William D. Barrick, Professor of Old many of which are perpetuated in ignorance at seminaries today. Testament, The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California “For anyone wishing to recover the fundamental and radical doctrine of the ISBN 978-1-84550-446-5 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 Christian Church, this is a major contribution to the discussion.” Monthly Record ISBN 978-1-84550-513-4 | Large Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £13.00 $20.00

Christ in the Old Testament From the Finger of God Old Testament Appearances The Biblical and Theological Basis for the of Christ in Human Form Threefold Division of the Law James A. Borland – Professor of Biblical Philip S. Ross – theological editor (including Studies and Theology at Liberty Seminary, The Marrow of Modern Divinity) who Lynchburg, Virginia studied in Wales This is a book that focuses on God’s This book investigates criticisms of the appearances in human form rather than “orthodox” and catholic approach to the shekinah, the pillar of cloud or other biblical law and concludes that theologians manifestations of God’s presence. Its were not mistaken in their belief that the purpose is to present a positive theology of threefold division is rooted in Scripture. theophanies rather than simply a defence Christian teachers who viewed the Bible as against erroneous views. Borland looks a coherent, progressive and self-interpreting at the characteristics of Christophanies whole had good reason to see the division and their use by God. It is the most as having a secure biblical and theological comprehensive book of its type. footing. It appears in embryonic form “Should be in the library of every pastor and serious Bible student.” in the Old Testament and the Gospels stand in continuity with the Irvin A. Busenitz Old Testament presuppositions. The four evangelists present Jesus as ISBN 978-1-84550-627-8 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 law-upholding, while the epistles establish finally the categories and implications of this framework, supporting the idea that the Decalogue enshrines an ever-binding perfect rule of righteousness. ISBN 978-1-84550-601-8 | Large Trade | 448 Pages | PB | £12.99 $19.99

Faith’s Reasons for Believing The Fracture of Faith An Apologetic Antidote to Mindless Christianity Recovering the belief of the Gospel in a (and to 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. By for belief to exist as a result of knowledge in surrendering its grasp of the biblical evangel the Christian faith. it has left the people without clear directives “Militant atheistic writers are making an all- for life and belief. In his intriguing and out assault on the Christian faith today – they wide-ranging book, Douglas Vickers sets speak of ours as a ‘mindless Christianity’ – and 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.” Robert Reymond, from the Preface “Keenly perceptive of contemporary cultural trends, Douglas Vickers prompts the ISBN 978-1-84550-337-6 | Large Trade | 480 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 church to become authentically relevant.” T. Grady Spires ISBN 978-1-85792-612-5 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

4 Godly Jealousy Jesus is Lord A Theology of Intolerant Love Christology – Yesterday and Today K. Erik Thoennes – Professor of Biblical Donald Macleod – recognised theologian and and Systematic Theology at Talbot School retired Principal of the Free Church College, of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, Edinburgh, Scotland California The Expository Times once contained a Divine jealousy plays a central role in God’s famous article by Vincent Taylor asking activities throughout human history yet you the question “Does the New Testament call never see “jealous” as one of the desired Jesus God?” Taylor’s conclusion was that qualities of leaders within the church. the only clear statement of Jesus’ deity was Thoennes shows that jealousy is a primary Thomas’ words “My Lord and my God.” In a attribute of great leaders in the Bible. We later article in the same journal Dr Michael see human jealousy as negative because it is Austin dismissed even this. His conclusion? usually contaminated with sin, but the Bible “The New Testament makes no unambiguous says that God is a jealous God – and that this claim to Jesus’ divinity.” Donald Macleod is a good thing! is able to explain complex thoughts with “This book shows that there is a good kind of godly jealousy which will give simplicity and clarity. This is his contribution to the debate on Christology. backbone and courage to our Christian lives.” Wayne Grudem It builds on his previous writings about the Godhead, and is a new work “Lifts the reader heavenward, and leaves one with a deeper sense of the greatness of of international academic standing that is a rigorous theological defence God.” Robert Coleman of Christ’s deity, particularly with reference to the works of Jurgen ISBN 978-1-84550-027-6 | Large Trade | 304 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 Moltmann and Wolfhart Pannenberg. ISBN 978-1-85792-485-5 | Large Trade | 208 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

Jonathan Edwards & Hell Justified in Christ Christopher Morgan – Dean, School of God’s Plan for us in Justification Christian Ministries and Professor of Theology at Edited by K. Scott Oliphint – Professor California Baptist University of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Nobody likes the doctrine of hell, so a Westminster Theological Seminary, Pennsylvania far more comfortable option has been and other members of the Westminster redeveloped and supported in recent years: Theological Seminary Annihilationism, the idea that the lost The orthodoxy on “justification”, a are destroyed rather than suffer endless watershed between the Roman and punishment in hell. Morgan summarises Reformed churches, has recently been the strengths and weaknesses of the major much under debate in theological circles protagonists on both sides and then points as new perspectives are advanced to break to the influential American theologian, down traditional barriers. Members of the Jonathan Edwards, as an example of how faculty look at Scripture, church history, best to answer the theory. apologetics and pastoral outworkings. This “Morgan shows how Edwards successfully comprehensive work on doctrine will enable responded to the annihilationist arguments… Edwards’ approach needs to be heard you to look with clear eyes on the issues at stake in this key discussion today.” Robert A. Peterson, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, for the future of the church. Also includes a full reprint of John Murray’s Missouri classic “The Imputation of Adam’s Sin”. A bibliography is also provided for “Morgan’s comprehensive survey of the annihilation debate and clear exposition further study. of Edwards’ views are a valuable resource.” David McKay, Reformed ISBN 978-1-84550-246-1 | Large Trade | 336 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 Theological College, Belfast ISBN 978-1-85792-917-1 | Large Trade |176 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

Last Things First The Lord’s Supper Unlocking Genesis with the Christ of Eschatology Malcolm Maclean – Mentor Editor & Minister J. V. Fesko – Academic Dean and Associate of Greyfriars & Stratherrick Free Church of Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Scotland, Inverness Seminary in California, Escondido, California Foreword by Douglas Kelly. A careful How well do you know Genesis 1-3? Does examination of the means and practice of the fact that Jesus is called the Last Adam the Lord’s Supper. Malcolm Maclean seeks and the Alpha & Omega in Revelation affect to encourage us to focus on the Lord Jesus the way we view Genesis 1-3? John Fesko who is the head as we celebrate the Lord’s says that makes a difference and that Supper. without seeing Christ and the end days, “…something beautifully positive and full of we cannot understand the first days. He life for the congregation of believers, as well as says, “Is there a better way to approach the seekers.” Douglas Kelly opening chapters of Genesis… The answer to “A veritable tour de force …which will be of that question is an unqualified, ‘Yes’… The way interest to the entire church. Maclean’s handling through the impasse is to interpret Genesis in of the subject is comprehensive and sure-footed, the manner presented in the New Testament. More specifically, one must interpret delving into practical areas of frequency and observance as much as the theological Genesis 1-3 in the light of Christ and Eschatology.” Are you tangled up on principles that underpin the Communion Service. A timely and important book origins in Genesis? Then this may be your way through the maze. that will aid in the rediscovery of importance and function of the sacrament of the ISBN 978-1-84550-229-4 | Large Trade | 208 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 Lord’s Supper in the life of the church” Derek Thomas ISBN 978-1-84550-428-1 | Large Trade | 272 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

5 The Pleasures of God Reasons for the Christian Hope Revised and Expanded Edition Gannon Murphy – general editor for American John Piper – Pastor for Preaching and Vision Theological Inquiry, a biannual journal of Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, theology, culture, and history Minnesota Looking for answers to the enduring Named one of the World Magazine’s top 100 questions that people ask such as, “How can books of the 20th century. John Piper puts I know God exists?” Why is God hidden? forward that God is the happiest being in Where is God in my life? How can God and the universe. To know Him in His pleasures evil co-exist? What about different religions? is to see Him as He truly is. Piper is a What gives meaning and identity to each leading Bible expositor on the nature of person? How should we live in this world? God and our relationship with Him. A thoughtful and satisfyingly challenging “This rich and profound book is for anyone who book worth giving to new believers and non- has grown weary of the shallow, cotton candy Christians who are seeking real answers. ideas of God that blight our contemporary “Readable and intellectually stimulating, a landscape” The Christian Courier resource for evangelism and apologetics, this “...ranks as one of the top 3 books written this century on the being of God.” book is ideal for use on college campuses. Buy it, use it, read it, and be challenged.” L. R. Shelton, Jr Eryl Davis, Head of Research, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, ISBN 978-1-85792-700-9 | Large Trade | 400 Pages | PB | £11.99 Bridgend, Wales Not available through CFP in North America ISBN 978 1 84550 466 3 | Large Trade | 176 Pages | PB | £9.99 $15.99

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 James experience was centred on conversion, the Philip, one of the key figures in Scottish “new birth” of the soul – the essence of Evangelical life in the second half of the Puritanism. Tim Beougher forensically twentieth century. This book pays tribute to a dissects Baxter’s writings and life so that we minister of the Word of God of remarkable see how he constructs a “systematic theology passion and power. His preaching ministry of conversion”. How relevant this is becomes touched countless of lives – from fishermen clear as Beougher investigates how Baxter to students, schoolchildren to nurses, young speaks to us today about controversies on professionals to senior citizens. Many were justification, church discipline and the sacraments. Baxter can speak to us called to overseas mission and even more to church ministry. James Philip’s today just as effectively through this study by Tim Beougher. single-minded commitment to preaching and prayer serves as a model for “Timothy Beougher’s study of Richard Baxter offers a fresh interpretation of a very evangelical pastors. important early ‘evangelical.’” Mark Noll “Seldom, if ever, have I read a Festschrift of such interest and relevance.” Derek Prime ISBN 978-1-84550-310-9 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 “A series of skilfully woven tributes.” Tony Sargent ISBN 978-1-85792-745-0 | Large Trade | 280 Pages | HB | £11.99 $19.99

Standing Forth Such A Great Salvation Collected writings of Roger Nicole The Collected Essays of Alan Stibbs Roger Nicole – (1915-2010) Late Professor Alan Stibbs of Theology Emeritus at Reformed Theological Edited by Andrew Atherstone Seminary, Orlando, Florida Alan Stibbs (1901-1971) exercised an One of the pre-eminent theologians in influential ministry as a Bible expositor America, Roger Nicole devoted a lifetime and cogent teacher of Christian doctrine. to defending the orthodox belief on issues In this volume eighteen of Stibbs’ best and under attack including the inspiration of most enduring shorter writings are brought 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 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 “...pure gold for those called to serve the churches in a teaching capacity.” movements against muddles and mistakes.” J. I. Packer Dick Lucas “He fearlessly addresses in these essays the most serious attacks that have been “This collection of his occasional writings, of which all are outstanding and some mounted against biblical Christianity in his time and destroys them with have landmark status, will reintroduce him to the discerning and will surely draw impeccable scholarship.” Robert Reymond forth the admiration that is truly his due.”J. I. Packer ISBN 978-1-85792-646-0 | Large Trade | 492 Pages | HB | £15.99 $24.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-423-6 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

6 Systematic Theology Volume 1 Systematic Theology Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in Robert D. Duncan Culver – has taught the Light of the Church at Wheaton College, Grace Theological Douglas F. Kelly – Richard Jordan Professor Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity of Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, School and Winnipeg Theological Seminary Charlotte, North Carolina. “Dr. Culver represents the highest A modern systematic theology written achievement in the area of Systematic from a Reformed and non-dispensational Theology.” Walter C. Kaiser Jr. view by a worldwide respected professor. “Written with simplicity and clarity, two “I have written this first volume, thinking of virtues often lacking in systematic theologies.” my heritage as both Reformed and Catholic; Timothy George gladly appropriating crucial insights of the “…all must admire his thoroughness in whole people of God over the last two thousand thinking through the main questions, fudging years – Eastern Orthodox, Western Catholic, none and always proposing answers that and Reformation Protestant – as they sought to stimulate.” J. I. Packer live out the foundational truths of the inspired “Here is a bold, comprehensive, and faithful Word of God.” The author systematic theology… marked by genuine scholarship, doctrinal clarity, and “For those who yearn for an orthodox Reformed catholicity, Kelly shows the way historical insight.” R. Albert Mohler Jr. forward.” Ligon Duncan “Dr. Robert Culver has been an ‘international treasure’ in the church for years and “This first volume is a comprehensive introduction to discussion of God’s self- has helped many of us in our personal walk and ministry… he keeps reminding us disclosure, Triune being, transcendent majesty, and covenant relationships.” that theology is for living and not just for studying.” Warren W. Wiersbe Iain D. Campbell “Thoroughly biblical, soundly orthodox, and eminently readable.” Richard Mayhue ISBN 978-1-84550-386-4 | 231 x 153mm | 640 Pages | HB | £22.99 $39.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-049-8 | 243 x 185mm | 1280 Pages | HB | £32.99 $54.99

Toward a Sure Faith What is God? J. Gresham Machen and An Investigation of the Perfections of God’s the Dilemma of Biblical Criticism Nature Terry A. Chrisope – professor at Missouri Robert L. Reymond – taught for more than Baptist College, St. Louis, Missouri. 25 years on the faculties of Covenant Theological J. Gresham Machen is one of the pivotal Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and Knox figures of modern theological thought. He Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was a thinker and a first-rate theologian – God has been downgraded! Can you but he carried his conclusions further than recognise the God of the Bible from what most would dare. Previous biographies churches say? Many seem to think that God of Machen have tended to emphasise the is limited, primitive and unenlightened. disputes he was involved in and ignore his Can you recognise God from scientific early intellectual development that led him announcements? Can you recognise God to take the positions he did. They have also from the media? So, is it surprising, then, tended to stereotype him as a fundamentalist that many people do not know what God is (an identification which he himself generally like? The apostle Paul said that everybody, rejected) and therefore fail to seriously consider Machen in his own terms on some level, already knows that God exists (even atheists!). So the more and in the context of the broader intellectual currents of his day. important question for people is not whether He exists but “What is God?” “Dr Chrisope skilfully weaves in much valuable information about Machen and This is the question that Robert Reymond sets out to answer in this book. his times.” David B. Calhoun ISBN 978-1-84550-228-7 | Large Trade | 368 Pages | £11.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-439-8 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

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. of, the fact that Christianity is an historical This time Chick Lit, Adolf Eichmann, the religion. As Laurence Peter once said iPod, Roger Beckwith, the Blues, Watership “History repeats itself because nobody listens.” Down, American Idol, Nietzsche, Zen- The point of having a debate is not to have Calvinism, Augustine and ferrets(!) all get a a debate and then agree to differ (sitting mention. If you want to inform your mind 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! clearly demonstrates time and again in the “…shows the author as a master wordsmith… It 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 essays, Carl Trueman will provoke you into thinking for yourself – and to contemporary evangelicalism’s most dynamic young theologians.” have an opinion on THINGS THAT MATTER! Iain D. Campbell ISBN 978-1-85792-994-2 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-317-8 | Large Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

7 Exodus Mentor Commentaries John L. Mackay – Principal, Free Church College, Edinburgh A Commentary you can trust to study the Bible Exodus is about a journey: a journey out of Egypt, but more particularly a journey from a land where One of Mentor’s key aims is to build up a library of God’s power, sovereignty and continuing interest credible commentaries. There are many academic in His people could be easily questioned, to a commentaries but very few hold to an inerrant view of place where God dwelt in the midst of His people. In addition to exploring the meaning of the text he Scripture as Mentor do. The result is a series of expositions examines the chronology, authorship, composition of Scripture that successfully refute wilder departures and structure of Exodus. from orthodoxy whilst appreciating and learning from “I recommend this work highly. It is a valuable tool latest theological research. This expanding series includes for the study of this most important period in Israel’s history.” John D. Currid commentaries from the Old and the New Testament. ISBN 978-1-85792-614-9 | Large Trade | 624 Pages | HB | £19.99 $29.99

Leviticus 1st & 2nd Chronicles Robert I. Vasholz – Professor Emeritus of Old Richard Pratt – President, Third Millennium Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, Ministries Missouri To grasp the significance of Chronicles for Although the practices in Leviticus may seem our times, we must first understand its original mysterious to the modern world, there are meaning. It was written to encourage the Jews to fundamental elements that are both universal and be faithful to God on their return from Babylon, relevant to the contemporary scene. This is a Bible and not focus on material prosperity. It couldn’t book which you will be rewarded by your study of be more relevant! Pratt looks skilfully at the big one of the foundational texts of the Bible. picture in each section and presents the detail in “Here is Leviticus brought out of obscurity into the light, an absorbing way. off the sidelines into the mainstream. The patience of his “Richard Pratt’s exemplary commentary is systematic, scholarship calls for patience in our reading, and scholarly, sober and simple.” rewards it.” Alec Motyer Bruce Waltke, Professor of Old Testament, RTS Seminary, Orlando ISBN 978-1-84550-044-3 | Large Trade | 380 Pages | HB | £19.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-144-0 | Large Trade | 736 Pages | HB | £24.99 $39.99

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Appointed to Preach Evangelical Concerns Assessing a Call to the Ministry Rediscovering the Christian mind on issues facing David W. Hegg – Senior Pastor of Grace the Church today Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, California Melvin Tinker – minister of St. John’s Seeking to discern a call to ministry? How Newland Parish Church, Hull, England do you know – and if so, how can it be How as evangelicals do we respond to a assessed? In an age that fears to contradict collapsing culture? Melvin Tinker suggests personal feelings and emotive persuasion a “Third Way” – to develop a fully orbed here is a resource that clarifies the matter. biblical approach to science and socio- Topics include: The appointment of God’s political issues – and so to regain the man; The affirmation of God’s people; Christian mind. The man God appoints; Character and “These essays show an acute perception of desire; Message and gifts; The process of the way that evangelicalism is going…their ordination; Preparation for ordination and intelligence, breadth of learning, and readability the ordination council. Includes helpful offer important and timely lessons and show how assessment forms. it is possible to re-present the faith with freshness “Here is a unique and timely book.... David Hegg has done a great service to the and verve.” Paul Helm. church by tackling this matter with biblical clarity”. Alistair Begg “Evangelicals are impotent because they do not think their positions through. ISBN 978-1-84550-619-3 | Large Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 Melvin Tinker’s bold prophetic witness comes at what may be a key turning point for the future of the Church.” Gerald Bray ISBN 978-1-85792-675-0 | Large Trade | 272 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

Brothers, We Are Not The Effective Pastor Professionals Get the Tools to upgrade your ministry A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry Peter White – previously Principal of the John Piper – Pastor for Preaching and Vision Glasgow Bible College and minister of Sandyford Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, Henderson Memorial Church, Glasgow, Scotland Minnesota Peter has a passion for the training of Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon ministers to meet the real needs of church the secularisation of the pastorate and leadership. This shines through in his pursue the prophetic call of the Bible guide for ministers on how to develop for radical ministry. He shows how the their abilities to nurture their church. It mentality of the professional is not the would also be an invaluable resource for mentality of the pastor. He says – “There seminaries. is no such thing as professional childlikeness, “I am very pleased to commend this unusually professional tender-heartedness and professional helpful book. The Effective Pastor will, without panting after God. Brothers, we are not question, make pastors more effective...” professionals, we are outcasts, aliens and exiles in Nigel M. de S. Cameron this world. Our citizenship is in Heaven and you cannot professionalize the love for “Preachers are in Peter White’s debt for his assistance.” Al Mohler his appearing without killing it – and it is being killed.” So while the world sets “There has long been a need for a contemporary manual of biblical and practical the agenda of the professional man, God sets that of the spiritual man. instruction on the work of the ministry … widely welcomed.” ISBN 978-1-85792-893-8 | | Large Trade | 304 Pages | PB | £11.99 Sinclair B. Ferguson Not Available from CFP in North America ISBN 978-1-85792-120-5 | Large Trade | 272 Page | PB | £11.99 $17.99

13 Helpful Truth in Past Places Expository Preaching The Puritan Practice of Biblical Counseling with Word Pictures Mark Deckard – 25 years experience of With illustrations from the Counseling from a Biblical Context. sermons of Thomas Watson “Despite our modern prejudices,” Deckard Jack Hughes – Senior Pastor, Calvary Bible explains, the problems of the Puritans’ time Church, Burbank, California “were not all that different than our own.” These How many times have you listened to a men and women, like us, fought issues sermon and remembered the illustrations of fear, depression and sense of purpose. used by the preacher – but not the point of Helpful Truth in Past Places brings a welcome them! – or listened to an illustration that infusion of sound biblical understanding makes an entirely different point to the one to the front lines of Christian counselling; the preacher is trying to put across? Using something the Puritans were especially illustrations has an art to it but Jack Hughes gifted in doing. makes it far easier for you by studying a “With the skillful hands of a gifted counsellor master to help you master it too. and the inquisitive mind of a pilgrim, Deckard “Thomas Watson compelled people to listen brings us into conversation with these Puritan greats and artfully displays for us to him, whether he was preaching or writing, by the vivid word pictures that he their insights into life and relationships.” painted, both at his desk and in the pulpit. This rich study should be a treasure in Stephen J Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and culture, every preacher’s library. I highly recommend it.” Richard Mayhue Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania ISBN 978-1-85792-658-3 | Large Trade | 304 Pages | PB | £12.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-545-5 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

How Effective Sermons Begin Kindled Fire Ben Awbrey – Assistant Professor of Preaching How the methods of C. H.Spurgeon can help at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary your preaching Ben Awbrey focuses on the most neglected Zack Eswine – Riverside Church, St. Louis, parts of the sermon – where it all begins! Missouri Gain help in the following stages of your This book gives a sense of what it would sermon: Must-hear Preaching; Introducing be like to “apprentice” with Spurgeon. the sermon; Getting Attention; Securing The twenty-first century preacher in the Interest; Stating the purpose; Setting the West will recognize some similarities context; The Sermon Proposition. It is with Spurgeon and his times. Today’s suitable for all sorts of experience. Postmodernism and yesterday’s “…there is no shortage of strategists and Enlightenment Rationalism are different innovators in the evangelical community who philosophies but both promote scepticism think that they have better ways for reaching of the authority of the Bible. Contemporary the culture than by preaching God’s Word. Ben debates about the use of art and sermon Awbrey knows better than that… I have long length are no different to those in Spurgeon’s appreciated his desire to help other preachers make the most of their gifts and era. The questions of attention span and the need for story to accompany calling. His insights have proved invaluable to hundreds of pastors and young logic are not new topics of discussion. preachers.” John MacArthur “Spurgeon comes alive in these pages! Zack Eswine has done a masterful job. This ISBN 978-1-84550-374-1 | Large Trade | 384 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 book, like Spurgeon’s sermons, feeds the mind and stirs the heart.” Alistair Begg ISBN 978-1-84550-117-4 | Large Trade | 272 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 See p22-23 for Spurgeon Titles

My Heart For Thy Cause The Power of Speaking Albert N. Martin’s Theology of Preaching God’s Word Brian Borgman – pastor of Grace Community How to Preach memorable Sermons Church, Gardnerville, Nevada Wilbur Ellsworth – pastor for over thirty years When Al Martin preaches around the world who currently lives in Wheaton, Illinois he draws crowds who want to understand A “written” sermon is a contradiction in what God’s Word has to say to them. Even terms; it is by definition a spoken event. those regarded as gifted preachers in their After 25 years of preaching, Wilbur own right make time to hear him. How is it Ellsworth investigates why some sermons that someone stands out in this way? Is there had greater impact than others. Could it be such a thing as a “theology of preaching” an over-reliance on notes? Would preaching that we can adopt? Brian Borgman has without a written manuscript be shallow, full painstakingly researched just this question. of clichés and repetitious? Surely “deep” The result is a book that will help preachers teaching needed more support than a poor everywhere to be used more greatly for memory could provide. Launching out in God’s glory. faith, Ellsworth started reducing his notes “I find Al Martin’s preaching to be sound, compelling.... He cuts it straight.” to the extent that they could be contained on one post-it note. The result? John MacArthur A learned colleague said that you would never have guessed how “so “Very clear, forthright, articulate… he has a fine mind.” J. I. Packer much effect could have come from a single change.” ISBN 978-1-85792-716-0 | Large Trade | 288 Pages | HB | £12.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-604-0 | Large Trade | 144 Pages | PB | £9.99 $14.99

14 Power Preaching Preaching For Revitalization for Church Growth How to revitalize your church through your pulpit The Role of Preaching in Growing Churches Michael F. Ross – Senior Pastor at Christ Revised updated Version Covenant Church, Charlotte, North Carolina David Eby – experienced pastor and Dean of A new buzzword has appeared on the Westminster Theological Seminary, Kampala church scene – Revitalization. Used Foreword by John MacArthur. Do pastors specifically about the local congregation, it and church leaders today really need a wake- carries with it the hope of renewed vigour, up call to return to the apostolic priorities redirected purpose and the restoration of preaching and prayer as the primary of healthy growth over the entire life of means to accomplish church growth? In the church. Mike examines historical and an age in which the church has become contemporary preaching and introduces a infatuated with pragmatism, success models, programme of change followed by practical sociological methodologies, management steps to “rebirth” the local church through techniques and marketing, the answer is a revitalized preaching. resounding “Yes.” The goal of this book “Wise, tested counsel from a minister who has put is to exhort and encourage pastors and church leaders to escape the full his method into practice...” Ligon Duncan court press of expediency and to restart as offense of biblical priorities and “Both readable and extremely helpful. He does point out the appropriate ways to methods. connect to the culture without being conformed by it.” Harry L. Reeder “David Eby has put his finger on something very crucial, namely the absence of “This excellent book… We either heed the call or drift.” Robin Sydserff any emphasis on preaching in the Church Growth Movement… Eby’s biblical ISBN 978-1-84550-123-5 | Large Trade| 240 Pages| PB | £11.99 $17.99 approach is compelling” John Piper ISBN 978-1-84550-434-2 | Large Trade | 256 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99

Preaching the Living Word Preaching with Balance Addresses from the Evangelical Achieving and Maintaining Ministry Assembly Biblical Priorities in Preaching Edited by David Jackman with contributions Donald L. Hamilton – Professor of Preaching, by Dick Lucas, Alec Motyer, J. I. Packer, Peter Columbia International University, South Jensen, Bruce Milne, Mark Ashton and David Carolina. Jackman “While perfection in preaching is an illusive This is a comprehensive overview of how to dream, improvement is within the grasp of make preaching memorable, accurate and virtually everyone” Donald Hamilton help the congregation to understand God’s Some books on preaching have you all fired Word in a biblically literate way. This will up – only to leave you down in the dumps! be an extremely helpful book for all who Most preaching books seem more intent preach and for seminaries/colleges. The on just providing a boost to the preacher speakers are all able preachers and share without giving advice on how to maintain their ideas about how to make the Bible an improvement in preaching. This book is relevant to the hearers. different! It’s for those who preach to the “These superb addresses are the pick of the crop. They are absolute gold dust.” same congregation week by week. Hamilton gives advice on setting up and Bishop Wallace Benn maintaining an annual preaching plan, planning topical and linear sermon “… provides the kind of instructive teaching and preaching which will serve to sets. It also includes a useful sermon evaluation form. strengthen the ministry of the word of God everywhere.” Sinclair Ferguson ISBN 978-1-84550-265-2 | Large Trade | 416 Pages | PB | £12.99 $ 19.99 “This excellent book is a joy to read.” Paul Gardner ISBN 978-1-85792-312-4 | Large Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

Preaching with Spiritual Vigour Prepared to Preach Including lessons from the life God’s Work and Ours in Proclaiming His Word and practice of Richard Baxter Greg Scharf – Professor and Chair of the Murray A. Capill – New Zealander lecturing Department of Pastoral Theology at Trinity on preaching at the Reformed Theological Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois College, Geelong, Australia A comprehensive, yet digestible, guide Two trends are deadly to vital preaching – which focuses on the attitudes and skills on the one hand a subjective entertainment those inexperienced in preaching need to orientation for the crutch of popularity: develop without losing sight of the fact on the other a dry intellectual zimmer that it is what God does that is central to frame encouraging impressions of depth preaching. Scharf shows us how to prepare and thoughtfulness. We need guidance our minds, the congregation, the message, and help that doesn’t send us staggering and the delivery of it. An essential read for after the latest fad. Richard Baxter was a student, layperson, para-church worker or one of the Christian church’s models of short-term missionary. pastoral practice, partly through his effectual “The keynote that Scharf strikes throughout is preaching. Murray Capill set out to discover Baxter’s secret. After a preparation: first the preparation of the preacher, and second, the preparation of thorough study of Baxter’s preaching ministry he has constructed a useful the message… In the detailed chapters on preparing the message Scharf excels. framework that we can follow. From this we can be inspired to discover a His careful and logical approach will surely result in better preaching – there is no greater vigour in preaching. higher commendation for a book on preaching.” Robin Sydserff ISBN 978-1-85792-857-0 | Large Trade | 248 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-043-6 | Large Trade | 176 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

15 Spirit Empowered Preaching The Stain that Stays Involving the Holy Spirit in your ministry The Church’s response to sexual misconduct Arturo G. Azurdia III – Associate Professor John H. Armstrong – Director of Renew and of Pastoral Theology and Director of Pastoral formerly a Pastor for 20 years. Mentoring at Western Seminary, Portland, Foreword by R. Kent Hughes Oregon Around the world sexual misconduct is If you desire that your preaching be lifted up knocking ministers from their ministry. As to a position in which you are being used by the numbers grow it is crucial to know what the Spirit as a channel, then Arturo Azurdia should happen to them – for their good and can help you. for the good of the Church. Should they “When you finish reading this book not only will return, repentant, to their pulpits within you have a better idea of the role of the Spirit weeks or months – or should they return in preaching, but you will also know better how at all? to preach in dependence on the Holy Spirit. “He has left no stone unturned and yet he has Everyone who is preaching, or preparing to thrown no stones at fallen brothers.” Al Mohler preach, needs to read this book”. “An important book on a crucial subject” Joseph A. Pipa R. Kent Hughes “Arturo Azurdia believes that much modern preaching is powerless. Sadly, he is “He makes a case that desperately needs to be heard”. Erwin Lutzer right...in a searching and warm-hearted analysis he shows how the situation should “He offers a thoughtful, biblical response – surely the finest book to date on this and can be remedied.” John Blanchard difficult subject”. John MacArthur ISBN 978-1-85792-413-8 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-583-8 | Large Trade | 208 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

The Word Became Fresh Tongues Aflame How to preach from Old Testament Learning to Preach from the Apostles narrative texts Roger Wagner – Pastor of Bayview Orthodox Dale Ralph Davis – Old Testament scholar Presbyterian Church, Chula Vista, California and former Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian When you left seminary or took up your Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi present pastorate you were going to set the “I am a bit puzzled over why many Christians church aflame with your sound biblical seem to think the Old Testament is such a exposition, your sweeping theological ‘problem’… For nearly two hundred years a insights and your homiletical eloquence. sceptical brand of Old Testament criticism has To do so you have to preach like Paul – or largely held sway in our universities and divinity Peter – or Stephen! halls; it ‘un-goded’ the Old Testament, implied Roger Wagner sets out to give you the the Old Testament documents were extremely insights you need to preach like those complex and involved, and managed to make closest to Jesus. He first looks at the Old Testament studies mostly boring, lifeless, and characteristics of New Testament preaching dull. Of course the occasional student finds this and then looks in more detail at 10 sermons high priestly craft of Old Testament criticism attractive, but many simply write preached in Acts by Peter (3), Paul (6) and Stephen. An appendix deals the Old Testament off. If it’s as complicated as they have been taught then it is far with how to preach to the modern, pluralist, materialist, pagan society too bewildering and esoteric for them to bother about – except for dipping into the we live in. Dissatisfied with your sermons? You too can preach like an Psalms for occasional funerals.” Dale Ralph Davis Apostle! ISBN 978-1-84550-192-1 | Large Trade | 160 Pages |PB | £9.99 $16.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-965-2 | Large Trade | 384 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

Who Am I? Word to the World The Christian Hunger for Self-identity The collected writings of William Barker Robert L. Thomas – Professor of New William Barker – Professor of Church History: Testament at The Master’s Seminary, Sun Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary Valley, California The church is suffering from crises in A correct, biblical view of self should identity, belief and government involvement radically transform us. Thomas shows us – they are all connected. The reason the that to overcome sin in our day-to-day lives church has problems interacting with we must grasp the fact that in Christ we have government is because it doesn’t understand died to sin just as our union with Him in His its mission, history and authority. Barker, resurrection enables us to live holy lives. He an internationally respected Professor examines our relationship to the Law, family of Church History, shows what the tensions and responsibilities, the world’s church should look for in creating proper enticements, attitudes towards possessions, relationships with governments, other faiths, suffering for our faith, witnessing, the rest of society, divisions inside the fruitfulness, Christian submission, following church and the role of the Bible in defining God’s will and biblical definitions of success and failure. the church’s faith. “The Word of God acts like a mirror to reflect accurately the authentic self… I “Ambassadorial, wise, kind, careful and brilliant …a model, in both tone and warmly commend this work”. Richard Mayhue, The Master’s Seminary content… as we engage with a hostile postmodern culture.” Ligon Duncan ISBN 978-1-85792-519-7 | Large Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 “A valuable lesson in how practical a study of church history can be.” Iain D. Campbell ISBN 978-1-84550-050-4 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

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Divorce and Remarriage The Healing Promise Biblical Principles and Pastoral Practice Is it always God’s will to heal? Andrew Cornes – Former director of training Richard Mayhue – Senior Vice-President of at All Souls, London and now pastor of All the Master’s Seminary and College, Sun Valley, Saints, Crowborough California. He is the Professor of Theology and What does the Bible teach about Divorce? Pastoral Ministries. May a Christian remarry during the God can heal. This is truth clearly evident lifetime of a divorced partner? With the from Scripture. Healing Promise provides increasing number of divorces and second straight answers without compromising the marriages, such questions now touch Bible or God’s miraculous power. every family and every church. Cornes This book includes the following features: addresses these and other questions in A special interview with Joni Eareckson a comprehensive and balanced manner. Tada where she talks about coping with the Cornes begins his book with a theology attitudes towards healing she encounters of marriage and singleness, examining all every day. A chapter by Andre Kole, the the significant Old and New Testament man behind David Copperfield’s illusions, passages. He concentrates especially on the teaching of Jesus and the on techniques used in healing meetings. A special interview with John interpretation of that teaching by Paul and the early church. and Patricia MacArthur about their experiences when Patricia was badly The second part of the book discusses the implications of the biblical injured in a car accident. teaching of pastoral ministry in the local church, dealing with a host of “It abounds with helpful anecdotes yet its theology is scriptural…warmly real life questions in a practical way. commended.” Evangelical Times ISBN 978-1-85792-756-6 | Large Trade | 560 Pages | PB | £16.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-302-5 | Large Trade | 256 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99

Is Anyone of You Sick? Powers in Encounter with Power What should happen when a Christian is ill? Spiritual Warfare in Pagan Cultures Dilwyn Price – late Medical Practitioner and Michael O. Fape – Anglican minister at Church leader who observed Christian healing University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with degrees from from close quarters Yale, Aberdeen and Ibadan Universities An authoritative book because Dilwyn What happens when the spiritual powers Price was a church Elder, experienced in of a Pagan culture come up against the counselling sick people, a doctor, and also power of God? Michael Fape answers this suffered from medically incurable cancer. question using his extensive knowledge A beautifully observed, devotionally of African tribal societies steeped in studied and practically applied book on an generations of witch doctors, shamans and emotional subject. animist superstition. The African spiritual “An inspirational journey... full of practical perspectives are fascinating and give insights.” Patrick Dixon insights into the way God works through “A gem of a book bringing fresh insights to the the spiritual realm. This book will give you whole area of biblical healing for today’s real confidence in God’s provision for us when world. It is sensible, balanced and positive, yet sounds all the cautions you would we come up against anti-Christian powers. want expressed.” Patrick Johnstone “A very thorough treatment of this important subject. What makes [it] especially ISBN 978-1-85792-242-4 | Large Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £9.99 $15.99 valuable is his combination of biblical and African perspectives together with his personal confidence in the decisive overthrow of the powers of darkness by Christ at the cross.” John Stott ISBN 978-1-85792-873-0 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99

Territorial Spirits and World Evangelisation A Critique of Strategic Level Spiritual Warfare New in Christian Focus Imprint: Chuck Lowe – lecturer at Singapore Bible College Over the last two decades, a new theory and the life of GOD in the practice of spiritual warfare has taken hold soul of the church around the world. This teaching proposes the root and fruit of spiritual fellowship the existence of “territorial spirits”. Along Thabiti Anyabwile with the theory has come a new practice of In this transformational book, trusted spiritual warfare, ruling demons are named, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile repositions our their territories identified, and they are then thinking about spiritual fellowship. bound or cursed. As a result evangelism and “It is both rooted in the exposition of God’s mission are said to proceed rapidly with Word and full of practical wisdom.” dramatic results. Chuck Lowe examines the Tim Chester full range of evidence cited in promotion “In this new book, this gifted pastor takes us of this teaching and proposes that the theory and practice cannot be right into the heart of the New Testament sustained from Scripture or mission history. Christanity and the very nature of the Church, “I am pleased to commend this careful examination of a controversial subject.” demonstrating the fellowship that is one of the signs of the gospel - both to Nigel M. de S. Cameron the church itself and to the watching world” R. Albert Mohler ISBN 978-1-85792-399-5 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-923-1 | £8.99 $14.99

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NEW Persistently Preaching Christ Created for Worship Fifty Years of Bible Ministry From Genesis to Revelation to You in a Cambridge Church Noel Due – Regional Resourcing Minister for Compiled and Edited by Christopher Ash, the Queensland District, Lutheran Church of Mary Davis, Bob White Australia. Gain a glimpse into ministries of Mark A hugely important work in which Noel Ruston and Mark Ashton at The Round Due traces the theology of worship from Church at St Andrew the Great church Genesis to Revelation. He demonstrates its in Cambridge. Through the ministries of significance for the life and relationships these two Mark’s, this local church was and of the people of God who should seek to still is committed to ministering to people, aspire to worship God with all their being. preaching persistently Christ and immersing “A careful, scholarly chronological analysis the ministry of the church in prayer. of biblical worship… His treatment of “The emphasis throughout on the centrality and Scripture gives real authority to his practical power of God’s word are vitally important for all recommendations for worship today, which the churches in any setting...” church should certainly heed.” John Frame Vaughan Roberts – Rector of St Ebbe’s, Oxford and Director of “Here at last is a book about worship which truly honours and uplifts the Lord Proclamation Trust Jesus Christ as its central theme and object... blended with sharp, contemporary “I trust this book will go some way towards helping us all understand the way the relevance. This tour de force of biblical theology is a gale of fresh spiritual air: it is local church can be such a blessing to God’s people.” brilliant” David Jackman Philip Jenson - The Dean of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney ISBN 978-1-84550-026-9 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-982-8 | Large Trade | 192 Pages | PB | £10.99 $16.99

Reformed Theological Writings Through Western Eyes R. A. Finlayson – late Professor of Systematic Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective Theology, Free Church College, Edinburgh, Robert Letham – Lecturer in Theology, Wales Scotland Evangelical School of Theology R. A. Finlayson was one of the most The culture of the Eastern Church, to influential figures in the Free Church of many, is alien. Yet there are recognizable Scotland in the twentieth century. As a family resemblances. This book aims to start preacher, conference speaker, editor of to get to know one another again from a The Monthly Record and as Professor of Reformed Protestant perspective. There are Systematic Theology at the Free Church significant areas of agreement – common College, he exercised a fruitful ministry both allegiance to the triune God, the person of within and beyond his own denomination. Christ, the authority of Scripture and the He wrote over a thousand articles, 32 of truth of the gospel. At the same time, there which are in this volume. They are divided are many areas of disagreement. There into 3 sections: General Theology, Issues are also misunderstandings on both sides, Facing Evangelicals and The Westminster where we are not dealing accurately with Confession of Faith. Here are none of the obscurities that often what the other holds to be true. In drawing attention to the agreements characterize academic theology: Finlayson was a gifted communicator. and misunderstandings we may come to a better understanding of each This book is a rich feast to nourish the people of God. other – on the assumption that the most important thing is to grow in our “Penetrating and witty”. Carl Henry knowledge of Christ. “Brilliant gift for simple, logical....doctrine.” I. Howard Marshall ISBN 978-1-84550-247-8 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-259-2 | Large Trade | 272 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

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Churches Revolutions & Empires 1789-1914 Ian J. Shaw This was a time of momentous and often violent change religiously, socially, politically and economically in the western world. In this detailed yet fascinating study, Iain Shaw gives context and understanding to this legacy which has been passed on from that era by providing an expert analysis of the period with a focus on the key leaders, influences and issues. “clear, well arranged and up-to-date in its absorption of recent research. It covers the full range of denominations across the globe, setting religion firmly in its socio-political context and so addressing central historical issues such as empire and national identity.” David Bebbington “Ian Shaw is a first-rate historian and this is a first-rate book which should take its place as a standard account of the period.” Carl R. Trueman ISBN 978-1-84550-774-9 | £19.99 $29.99 18 Church History The Erosion of Puritan Profiles Calvinist Orthodoxy 54 Contemporaries of the Westminster Assembly Drifting from the Truth in William Barker – Professor of Church History, confessional Scottish Churches Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary, Ian Hamilton – minister, Cambridge Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church, England Biographical profiles of 54 members of This revealing read will give you an the conference that produced the well- opportunity to learn from history. How do known Westminster Confession of Faith. strong confessional churches that seem to Individuals dealt with include Samuel be doing all the right things drift inexorably Rutherford, Thomas Goodwin, Thomas from the truth? Looking at a Scottish church, Watson, John Owen, John Bunyan and this fascinating study shows that it doesn’t many more. happen over night, but it is a gradual erosion “C.S. Lewis once accused our age of of theological and doctrinal standards and ‘chronological snobbery’ for failing to learn from serves as a timely warning to all. or value the past, but no one will want to remain “Ian Hamilton’s study of nineteenth century snobbish after reading Dr Barker’s splendid Scottish Presbyterianism is a timely reminder: revisions of confessions and terms vignettes… read them and come away a stronger person.” of subscription have often proved to be anything but friendly towards a robust James Montgomery Boice Christianity, a point made here with scholarly grace and theological acumen.” “These well-researched biographies add immeasurably to our historical appreciation Carl Trueman, Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, of the Westminster Assembly” David Clyde Jones, Covenant Theological Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri ISBN 978-1-84550-514-1 | Large Trade | 240 Pages | PB | £11.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-191-5 | Large Trade | 320 Pages | HB | £15.99 $24.99

The Baptists Tom Nettles – Professor of Historical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. Large Trade | HB | £17.99 $29.99

The Baptists Volume 1 The Baptists Volume 2 Beginnings in Britain Beginnings in America What is a Baptist? Tom Nettles seeks to Volume 2 of Tom Nettles’ trilogy tells the answer this fascinating question through story of Baptist beginnings in America and examining the lives of some of the most looks at the inspirational contributions of high-profile and influential Baptists in those such as Lottie Moon and Ann Judson history. In the first of three volumes, Nettles – who shared the views of English Baptists, establishes a clearly identifiable profile of but managed to achieve the separation of Baptists, by looking at many influential church and state. The first Great Awakening spokesmen for Baptist lives who embraced produced massive growth of Baptists the Bible as an unerring divine revelation. in New England, the Middle Colonies From John Spilsbury to William Carey, Tom (particularly the South) and around the takes us on an enlightening journey through world. This work will be a valuable addition the origin and expansion of the Baptist for college, seminary, home and church church. This is wonderfully informative libraries. “Careful research, clarity of thought, and, through the profiles of God-honouring and inspirational quality are evident throughout, historical figures, it serves as encouragement to all Christians today. and these qualities commend ‘The Baptists’ as a great blessing to readers in the 21st ISBN 978-1-85792-995-9 | Large Trade | 392 Pages | HB | £17.99 $29.99 century, nearing the precise date of four hundred years of Baptist heritage.” C. Berry Driver, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas ISBN 978-1-84550-073-3 | Large Trade | 512 Pages | HB | £17.99 $29.99 The Baptists Volume 3 The Modern Era In the final part of Tom Nettles’ trilogy he traces some of the modern movements Feminine Threads that have led to contemporary Baptist Women in the Tapestry of Christian History expression. He looks at the downgrade Diana Severance in the British church through the lenses The true story of women in Christian of C.H. Spurgeon, John Clifford and the history inspires, challenges and decline in America, looking at the influences demonstrates the grace of God producing of A.H. Strong, E.Y. Mullins and the Baptist much fruit throughout time. modernists. Results in church and society “Feminine Threads is a must-read for men are explored that inevitably formulate out and women alike, but especially so for young of Baptist theology (e.g. the separation of women who need to have a clear view of the church and state). The “renewed contours” contributions that women before them have of the present-day Baptist movement are made to the Christian faith.” explored with particular reference to recent Carolyn McCulley changes in the Southern Baptist Convention. This series is a triumph! It “a tapestry of inspiration and instruction for identifies how the Baptist movement came to be where it is today and all who love the Lord and his church - men and those who were the major influencers upon it. women alike” ISBN 978-1-84550-211-9 | Large Trade | 464 Pages | HB | £17.99 $29.99 Timothy George ISBN 978-1-84550-640-7 | £9.99 $15.99 Expected Summer 2013: The Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Tom Nettles ISBN 978-1-78191-122-8 19 All for Jesus And the Word Became… a Sermon A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Covenant A practical guide to Biblical Expository Preaching Theological Seminary Derek Newton Edited by Robert A. Peterson & Sean M. Lucas Churches that give strong recognition to the This collection of essays to celebrate the first 50 inspiration and authority of Scripture, the lives years does not just stir the pot on current theological of many sermon hearers fail to show evidence of issues – it emphasizes the Christ-centered focus of the transformation. What sort of sermons do you deliver? Seminary and the aim that everything should be for See if you are classified as a Hobby Horse, Rocket, Jesus’ glory particularly in the face of an apathetic Heart-on-the-sleeve, Skyscraper or Grasshopper preacher! world. ISBN 978-1-85792-767-2 | £11.99 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-139-6 | £19.99 $29.99

The Bond of Love The Christ of the Bible and the Church’s God’s Covenantal Relationship with his Church Faith David McKay Geoffrey Grogan (1925-2011) “It covers everything, and anyone who writes on it must Grogan is familiar with trends in New Testament not only be familiar with biblical themes, but must also studies in the last two centuries, but doesn’t take his be able to integrate historical, systematic and practical eyes off apostolic teaching in this thorough sifting theology in such a way that what results is comprehensive of the evidence and steady pursuit of truth about the and comprehensible. McKay manages to do all of this with question Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” breathtaking ease.” ISBN 978-1-85792-662-0 | £11.99 $19.99 Derek Thomas, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi ISBN 978-1-85792-641-5 | £10.99 $17.99 Death or Glory Covenant Theology The Church’s mission in Scotland’s changing society The Key of Theology in Various Reformed thought and tradition A range of experts examined what could be learnt Peter Golding from history and how the church could be effective This gives the reader a well-documented synthesis against the contemporary cultural backdrop. This of historical, biblical and systematic theologies on book is an edited collection of the contributions made the Covenant, and demonstrates its contemporary to the conference. relevance and the abiding hope it provides for the ISBN 978-1-85792-629-3 | £9.99 $15.99 future. “The doctrine of covenants is the key of theology” C. H. Spurgeon ISBN 978-1-85792-923-2 | £10.99 $17.99 The Doctrine of Sin An Analysis of Herman Witsius’s ‘The Iain D. Campbell – minister, Point Free Church of Economy of the Covenants’ Scotland, Isle of Lewis D. Patrick Ramsey / Joel R. Beeke Is sin subjective or objective – dysfunctional or moral? A consideration of Witsius’s magnum opus to Iain D. Campbell focuses on the doctrine of sin – promote peace between divided theologians. God’s looking first at the biblical perspective and then the covenants are how He interacts with mankind in perspective of the Reformers and Puritans. a broad sense, yet a wrong view of them leads to ISBN 978-1-85792-438-1 | £13.00 $20.00 serious errors in concepts of salvation. This is an outline analysis of Witsius’s work which can be used alongside his work. ISBN 978-1-89277-722-5 | £7.99 $12.99

Redeem the Time The Only Hope, Jesus Sin in the writings of John Owen Yesterday – Today – Forever Steve Griffiths – inner-city pastor in London, England, Edited by Mark Elliott & John L. McPake and editor of “The Journal of Youth and Theology” “What do you think of Christ?” The answers vary John Owen was one of the great Puritans of the 17th wildly from “an apocalyptic firebrand” to merely “a Century whose writings and theology have gone good teacher”. These lectures from the Tyndale and through a welcome resurgence of interest in the Rutherford House Conferences show how the study last fifty years. His writings are a constant reference of Christ and his mission has been a fundamental source for spiritual truths and practical insights. issue for the Christian faith. ISBN 978-1-85792-655-2 | £11.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-717-7 | £11.99 $19.99

Why Four Gospels? The Westminster Confession Donald Bridge into the 21st Century “Why do we have four gospels?” Here you will gain a Edited by Ligon Duncan – Senior pastor of First fascinating insight into how and why these books of Presbyterian, Jackson, Mississippi and Professor at RTS the New Testament were written and how each gospel This important collection of essays seeks to place the was written with a specific purpose. Current and past, work of the Westminster Assembly in its historical, secular and religious opinions are examined in this up- theological, political and social setting and challenge to-date investigation of a much-misunderstood topic. inaccurate historical assertions that have since ISBN 978-1-85792-225-7 | £9.99 $15.99 become commonplace. HB | £22.99 $39.99 each Volume 1 ISBN 978-1-85792-862-4 Volume 2 ISBN 978-1-85792-878-5 ISBN 978-1-85792-992-8 20 Volume 3 Introduction

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and you can do exactly this as you read our classics, learning from and valuing what has gone before. These books represent some of the best material from the rich heritage of the Christian church. The material is presented in an attractive, accessible form, they are collected in accordance with a careful commitment to our mission statement staying faithful and reaching out. We have a wide range of authors: Spurgeon, John Owen, Matthew Henry, J. C. Ryle, F. B. Meyer, John Bunyan and more. Please see below for our set of devotions as well as Spurgeon’s popular daily readings on p22. These are perfect gifts for a colleague or friend.

William Mackenzie, Managing Director Daily Readings

NEW Daily Readings – The Puritans Our Daily Walk Edited by Randall Pederson F. B. Meyer As you draw daily from the wisdom of the Puritans, A treasury of wisdom distilled into brief and you will find renewed joy for your daily service. memorable topical readings, which can be enjoyed This beautifully presented gift edition has 12 by anyone – whether they have an hour to meditate months of readings from Richard Baxter; John or five minutes of peace in a hectic schedule. “We Bunyan; Stephen Charnock; Jonathan Edwards; can all start afresh! However far we have ascended, there John Flavel; William Gurnall; William Guthrie; is something higher; and however we have fallen, it is Matthew Mead; John Owen; Samuel Rutherford; always possible to make a fresh start. We need to take our Thomas Watson; Thomas Vincent. place in the School of Christ and be taught by him.” ISBN 978-1-84550-978-1 F. B. Meyer 160 x 110mm | 396 Pages | £12.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-579-0 Large Trade | 400 pages | HB | £11.99 $19.99

George Whitefield Daily Readings Daily Prayers Edited by Randall Pederson F. B. Meyer (1847-1929) – Introduction by David The first devotional compiled solely from H. Calhoun with a sketch of F. B. Meyer’s life Whitefield’s works and provides an excellent The book comprises a set of prayers for every introduction to the spirituality of this eighteenth- day of the year. These encourage us to pray not century evangelical. This will encourage, inspire only for ourselves but others too. “These prayers and challenge the reader each day. Bible passages are scripture based and scripture enriched, often using are based upon the ESV. Includes Scripture index. the very words of Scripture and always following the ISBN 978-1-84550-580-6 | 160 x 110mm | 384 teaching of the Bible. By use of these prayers, one Pages | £11.99 $19.99 may learn how to pray in deeper, more profound, more scriptural language.” David. H. Calhoun ISBN 978-1-84550-287-4 |170 x125mm | 232 pages | HB | £7.99 $11.99 See our Biography in History Makers: F. B. Meyer – If I had a hundred lives Matthew Henry Daily Readings Edited by Randall Peterson In Green Pastures Matthew Henry is one of the best known of Devotional readings for every day of the year our spiritual ancestors. His Commentary on J. R. Miller (1840-1912) – popular and gifted devotional the whole Bible is still a staple book for those writer of his time seeking understanding of God’s word to the This is a simple, accessible and tender devotional world. A devotion for each day of the year which book that will enhance your quiet times. Miller will nourish your spiritual life. Bible passages are offers a wealth of practical wisdom for our daily based upon the ESV. Now with Scripture Index. lives – challenging us to seek to follow Christ’s example every day of the year. In an increasingly hectic world, this is a book that will help you ISBN 978-1-84550-509-7 regain a better tempo: aiding you to come into the 160 x 110mm | 384 Pages | £11.99 $19.99 presence of the Lord – and become a presence for him in the world. See Christian Focus Imprint for: ISBN 978-1-84550-032-0 | Mass Market | 240 pages | HB | £8.99 $15.99 Matthew Henry his Life and Influence ISBN 978-1-84550-783-1 | £8.99 $14.99 The Shepherd Psalm F. B. Meyer ISBN 978-1-84550-054-2 | Mass Market | 112 pages | PB | £4.99 $6.99

21 Focus on Charles Haddon Spurgeon

C. H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), the ‘prince of preachers’, was one of the most influential preachers in the second half of the nineteenth century. His books have sold in tens of thousands around the world. He was a campaigner against Morning and Evening liberal theology, pastor of A special gift edition of Spurgeon’s classic devotional containing a wealth of biblical teaching from two portions of Scripture each day – with Metropolitan Tabernacle, applications that are very relevant for contemporary Christians. Spurgeon’s founder of a Pastor’s College characteristically pithy comments hit home with a wit and elegance rarely found in other writing. Christians young and old will find his comments (now known as Spurgeon’s challenging, stimulating and direct. College), 2 orphanages, an old people’s home and Matt Tan/Blue Matt Burgundy several mission stations. ISBN 978-1-84550-183-9 ISBN 978-1-84550-014-6 Matt Tan/Burgundy Gloss Black His sermons drew thousands to his church and, when ISBN 978-1-84550-015-3 ISBN 978-1-85792-125-0 printed, sold in millions to people in the streets. Matt Black 768 Pages | Diary Format ISBN 978-1-84550-013-9 £14.99 $22.99 each Gloss Black £14.99 $24.99 A hundred years later he is still one of the most popular Christian authors in print. At the heart of Spurgeon’s Chequebook of desire to preach, though, was his real love for people. He the Bank of Faith Spurgeon wrote this selection did not regard people as merely souls to be saved, but he of daily readings to encourage loved them and wanted the best for them. believers to enter into the full provision that their relationship to Jesus entitled them to realise - on a daily basis. He explains that we have to present the promises of Scripture to God in prayer and faith - anticipating that he will honour what he has said. Tan/Burgundy ISBN 978-1-84550-071-9 Tan/Green 384 pages | Diary Format ISBN 978-1-84550-070-2 £11.99 $19.99 Burgundy ISBN 978-1-84550-748-0

According to Promise All of Grace God’s Promises to Every Christian An earnest word with those seeking salvation These promises are for every believer, yet we all It has been written to show clearly how much we admit to not fully experiencing what has been all need grace and how much grace is available for promised. Spurgeon will help you to appreciate our needs. The writer would like to compel us, by that all God’s promises are the birthright of each his words, to come to Jesus Christ and receive that Christian. We can measure what God does by his grace. A classic on a great subject written by one of generous promises – not by our level of expectation. the greatest preachers who ever lived. ISBN 978-1-85792-275-2 ISBN 978-1-87167-627-3 Mass Market | 128 Pages | PB | £5.99 $7.99 Mass Market | 144 pages | PB | £5.99 $7.99

Around the Wicket Gate Christ’s Glorious Achievements Help for those who only know about Christ What Jesus has done for you This book has immeasurable value to those who A popular view of Christianity is that it is about have some knowledge of the Christian faith yet rules: ‘Do’s and ‘Don’ts’. If that’s what you who are resisting God’s call to commit their lives think, then you have a lot to learn. The key to to him. No Christian should be without a copy, to understanding Christianity is not something we either lend, or give away, to a friend. It has been have to do, but rather something that Jesus Christ used effectively to help any who may be ‘lingering has already achieved on our behalf. Spurgeon’s at the gate.’ books have been reprinted hundreds of times and ISBN 978-0-90673-154-3 countless thousands today find his style sharp, Mass Market | 80 pages | PB | £4.99 $6.99 witty and easily readable. ISBN 978-1-87167-628-0 Mass Market | 192 pages | PB | £5.99 $7.99

22 Come Ye Children The Complete John Ploughman Practical help telling children about Jesus Combined edition of John Ploughman’s Talk and John Spurgeon was never afraid to speak out on issues Ploughman’s Pictures that affected the church of his day. Here, he tackles This is the complete volume that contains the questions of training young people. How do the timeless text of two books. With wit and we keep their interest in church? What kind of wisdom, Charles Spurgeon is able to make example do we set? What kind of people should be biblical principles easy to understand. The talks training our children? A valuable aid for parents, are based on a down-to-earth, hardworking teachers and youth leaders. ploughman writing about moral issues. Also ISBN 978-1-84550-512-7 includes illustrations included in the original Mass Market |160 pages | PB | £5.99 $8.99 editions of both books. Spurgeon was a formidable communicator – read him at his best! ISBN 978-1-84550-278-2 Trade | 320 pages | PB | £7.99 $12.99

Counsel for Christian Workers Lectures to my Students Spurgeon did not regard people as merely souls Spurgeon realised that he could influence the to be saved; he loved people, and wanted the best church beyond his lifetime if he could encourage for them. His concern for the welfare of people future pastors to trust the Bible, love people particularly extended to those involved in Christian and preach the truth fearlessly. To achieve this ministry. Counsel for Christian Workers was produced he collected his lectures to his college students for people involved in a variety of Christian work. It and published this book. It has been a classic of contains Spurgeon’s clear-sighted and pithy analysis pastoral theology ever since and is still used to train and viewpoints on the issues that face such people. ministers to this day. Here is wisdom that will continue to help Christian ISBN 978-1-85792-417-6 workers achieve greater things in their ministry. Large Trade | 512 Pages | HB | £19.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-652-1 Mass Market | 128 pages | PB | £5.99 $7.99

Only a Prayer meeting The Saint and his Saviour Studies on Prayer Meetings and The work of the Spirit in the life of the Christian Prayer Meeting Addresses Spurgeon takes us through the whole process of Spurgeon’s midweek addresses were more informal the work of the Spirit in a believer’s life, from his in tone than his Sunday sermons. They are classic first experience of the Lord, and then through Spurgeon – but in a shorter format. the at times tumultuous process of conversion, to This volume is divided into 4 sections - 1) addresses the deepening knowledge of the presence of the on prayer and prayer meetings. 2) expositions Saviour with his people. With a love for people and of Scripture, 3) incidents and illustrations, 4) for telling about the Saviour, Spurgeon lays down a addresses on practical matters in the church. challenge to the unbeliever at every point. A charming, challenging and cheering collection – ISBN 978-1-87167-601-3 a starting place for everyday Christian living and a Large Trade | 320 pages | PB | £7.99 $12.99 life of prayer. ISBN 978-1-84550-578-3 Large Trade | 252 pages | PB | £7.99 £12.99

The Soul Winner The Most Holy Place Spurgeon was one of the most effective evangelists Sermons on the Songs of Solomon of all time. Under his ministry, Victorian London A collection of Sermons preached by Spurgeon saw revival on a scale never seen since. Yet on the Song of Solomon during his ministry in Spurgeon would be the first to recognise that London. They are Spurgeon at his best: pithy, without God at work he could do nothing. The vibrant, engaging, arresting and driven by the desire Soul Winner is a collection of his lectures to help of the preacher for his hearers to know his Christ. people think through how God works and provides ISBN 978-1-85792-195-3 advice on evangelism and preaching. Large Trade | 608 pages | HB | £19.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-87167-695-2 Trade | 256 Pages | PB | £7.99 $12.99

Spurgeon’s Prayers Till He Come Including advice on how to improve prayer meetings A Collection of Communion Addresses Listening to someone else pray gives you an When Spurgeon spoke at communion meetings insight into their mind, their hopes, concerns, they were often times of great solemnity, sometimes and an understanding of their relationship with times of rejoicing, but always times when God’s God. Although Spurgeon never intended these presence was at work amongst the assembled prayers to be a pattern or example, you can learn congregation. He was not only a great orator, but a lot about how to pray by studying their structure also a man with a warm pastoral heart. The times and content. Each short prayer shows you his together around the Lord’s Table were times when knowledge of the Bible and his understanding of both features came together in rejoicing, as he urged human needs. the congregation to think once more about the great ISBN 978-1-85792-041-3 event they were celebrating. Trade | 160 pages | PB | £6.99 $10.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-748-1 Large Trade | 256 pages | HB | £9.99 $15.99

23 John Owen’s (1616-1683) books are widely read. He writes about key issues NEW Assurance which he has wrestled with and then How can I be sure that God has forgiven me? A true is able to provide us with coherent and Christian may go through comprehensive theological reflections. their whole life and never be New layouts and subtitles make them able to say, ‘God loves me more accessible for today’s readers. and forgives me.’ Believers who are sure of God’s love “Owen was by common consent the weightiest for them may suddenly lose Puritan theologian, and many would bracket their assurance of forgiveness, him with Jonathan Edwards as one of the finding themselves plunged into darkness and despair. greatest Reformed theologians of all time. Why does this happen? In Born in 1616, he entered Queen’s college, this volume, essentially an exposition of Psalm 130, Oxford, at the age of twelve and secured his John Owen pinpoints the causes of such spiritual M.A. in 1635, when he was 19. In 1637, he became a pastor; was a chaplain distress not merely with the clinical skill of a spiritual diagnostician, but also with the understanding of to Oliver Cromwell and in 1651 he was made the Dean of Christ Church, someone who had profound experience of those Oxford’s largest College. In 1652 he was given the additional post of Vice- ‘depths’. And Owen does not stop with diagnosis. Chancellor of the University, which he then reorganized with conspicuous He maps out a biblical path of faith and obedience success. After 1660 he led the independents through the bitter years of for distressed believers who long to say with full J. I. Packer assurance, ‘God has forgiven me.’ persecution till his death in 1683”. ISBN 978-1-84550-974-3 Large Trade | PB | £11.99 £19.99

The Priesthood of Christ Communion with God Its necessity and its nature Fellowship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson John Owen is notable for taking themes that In 1657, John Owen produced one of his finest others had often wrestled with, and writing with devotional treatises, examining the Christian’s refreshing clarity and depth on such themes. He communion with God through the Trinity. He does the same here with the ‘Priesthood of Christ’. says that our relationship with God the Father Having studied Hebrews in great depth and is primarily through love and faith, with the Son written a commentary on Hebrews, John Owen is through fellowship and grace and with the Spirit able to give us a comprehensive guide. He explains primarily through comfort and sanctification. how the Old Testament themes such as Law and This is a ground-breaking and controversial work Covenant can relate to Christ’s office of Priest. history has proved right. “Probably no theologian in the English language has “Especially noteworthy are the frequent headings and ever rivaled Owen stressing the absolute centrality of Christ’s penal substitution and subheadings that break up the long text and help the reader along” therefore his as Priest... For that reason alone The Priesthood of Christ is worth Shepherd Scrapbook Blog all the time it takes to read it with humility, care, and reflection.” “The beauty of John Owen’s Theology, and most of all, the beauty of the love of Sinclair B. Ferguson, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, God in Christ to us shines through. I shall enthusiastically be recommending this Columbia, South Carolina new volume to my class.” ISBN 978-1-84550-599-8 | Large Trade | 368 Pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 Douglas F. Kelly ISBN 978-1-84550-209-6 | Large Trade | 448 pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

The Glory of Christ The Holy Spirit His Office and Grace His Gifts and Power Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson To see the glory of Christ is one of the greatest “Part of the contemporary value of Owen’s work lies in privileges that a Christian can enjoy – but is rarely the way it gives us biblical teaching and principles that felt. May, God by his Word and Spirit give you can be applied to what we observe in the life of churches such a sense of his uncreated glory, blazing forth today. He provides the tools we need to be discerning in Christ, that you will be satisfied and filled with Christians in an undiscerning world. In the pages that joy. “Being dead, Owen still speaks and continues to follow you will find yourself quarrying theological challenge us to be satisfied with nothing less, ultimately, treasures and spiritual riches from the Owen goldmine.” than seeing the glory of Christ.” From the Introduction Sinclair B. Ferguson. “I assert unhesitatingly that the man who wants to “It has one other notable feature and that is an study experimental theology will find no books equal to introduction by Sinclair Ferguson explaining who Owen was and how to read his those of Owen for complete scriptural and exhaustive treatment of the subjects they book...I commend that book to you very warmly and anything that I’ve learned of handle. If you wish to study thoroughly the doctrine of sanctification I make no the Glory of Christ you will find elaborated considerably there.” Eric Alexander apology for strongly recommending Owen on the Holy Spirit.” J. C. Ryle ISBN 978-1-85792-474-9 | Large Trade | 288 pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-475-6 Large Trade | 384 pages | PB | £11.99 $19.99

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Repentance Keeping the Heart Turning From Sin to God How to maintain your love for God Thomas Boston John Flavel (1628-1691) The most important message for every person is that “Flavel is clear-headed and eloquent in the plain Puritan of the need for repentance – by one of the last great style, orthodox, Christ-focused and life-centred in his Puritan preachers, Thomas Boston (1676-1732). subject-matter, with his mind always set on advancing true “To any who turn back in puzzlement as to why Boston’s godliness, with peace and joy in the Lord.” J. I. Packer book should be rated a classic I say go back and read the This is John Flavel’s classic work on union and book again and I can guarantee you will realise that you fellowship with God. In a comprehensive and helpful have not been wasting your time.” J. I. Packer manner Flavel helps us understand better what ISBN 978-1-84550-975-0 | 256 Pages | £7.99 $12.99 ‘keeping the heart’ means. ISBN 978-1-84550-648-3 | 128 Pages | £5.99 $8.99

The Art of Man-Fishing The Crook in the Lot How to reach the lost Living with that thorn in your side Thomas Boston Thomas Boston (1676-1732) A clear and vigorous challenge to preachers and Introduction by J.I. Packer. Boston was not preaching laymen to remain persistent in sharing the gospel merely from his theological understanding, he was with unsaved people. speaking from direct personal experience. Boston had “The ‘scribble,’ [as Boston called it] was published in real “thorns” to deal with himself, ranging from his 1773. Since then it has been hailed by evangelicals as a wife’s paralyzing depression to his own experiences masterpiece on ministry... the idea of a beginning preacher living for years with what were probably kidney of 22 producing a spiritual masterpiece is startling, no stones. He brings his own unique combination of doubt, but Boston was an unusual man.” J. I. Packer wonderfully profound and yet immensely practical ISBN 978-1-78191-108-2 | 96 Pages | £5.99 $8.99 advice to bear to give us a work of lasting impact. ISBN 978-1-84550-649-0 | Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £5.99 $8.99

The Life of God in the Soul of Man The Heavenly Footman Real Religion How to get to Heaven Henry Scougal John Bunyan (1628-1688) Here Scougal explains the four essential Introduction by J.I. Packer characteristics of divine life, their excellence and their Bunyan gives us vital guidance based on advantages. 1 Corinthians 9:24 on how to complete the journey “Henry’s Scougal’s exposition of ‘true religion’, his phrase of life. This is regarded as one of the classic texts to echoed by Whitefield, meaning genuine Christianity was have come from the Puritan era on Christian living. from one standpoint the seed out of which the English side Bunyan is well known for his perceptiveness in of the revival was first sprouted; for the book was a favourite describing human motivation and thought processes reading in Oxford’s Holy Club, where the Wesleys and with discernment as he gives us the ‘description of Whitefield first came together.” J. I .Packer the man who gets to heaven.’ “This is true, heartsearching, heartwarming John ISBN 978-1-78191-107-5 | 128 Pages | £6.99 $10.99 Bunyan on full throttle.” J. I. Packer ISBN 978-1-84550-650-6 | Trade | 80 Pages | PB | £5.99 $8.99

The Pleasantness of a Religious Life The Mortification of Sin Life as good as it can be Dealing with sin in your life Matthew Henry (1662-1714) John Owen Introduction by J.I. Packer “I owe more to John Owen than any other theologian, Matthew Henry, the great Puritan commentator, here ancient or modern, and I owe more to this book than to looks at what gives people real joy. He looks at 12 anything else he wrote.” J. I. Packer different types of Christian pleasure, reviews what John Owen insisted on the importance of the God has done to bring sinners joy, demonstrates Christian dealing effectively with their sinful that Christian experience proves this and challenges tendencies and attitudes. He believed that God, the reader to join in! This was Matthew Henry’s last through his Word and Spirit, had provided the book and was at the press when he died in 1714. This guidelines and the power for this to be achieved classic of Christian living is brought to you by J. I. Packer who adds an ISBN 978-1-84550-977-4 | 160 Pages | £6.99 $10.99 extensive introduction to the book showing its significance and gestation from Henry’s ministry. ISBN 978-1-84550-651-3 | Trade | 160 Pages | PB | £6.99 $9.99 An accompanying book in our Christian Focus Imprint: Christ Crucified Puritan Portraits The once-for-all sacrifice J.I. Packer on selected Classic Pastors and Pastoral Classics Stephen Charnock J. I. Packer “Sentence after sentence in Charnock’s ordered march One of the leading authorities on the Puritans, lights up and glows in your heart.” J. I. Packer introduces us to their rich theology J. I. Packer and deep spirituality. In this stimulating work Stephen Charnock links “A treat for anyone with healthy spiritual taste buds.” the Old and New Testaments with this classic Sinclair B. Ferguson explanation of how the sacrifice of Jesus Christ “As Packer does so well, in this book the Puritans become fulfils the Old Testament sacrificial system. He mirrors in which we see heavenly truths about the gospel, particularly illustrates the importance of the evangelism, spiritual growth, and suffering.” Passover, and opens up our understanding of the differences which Joel R. Beeke characterise the New Testament Church era. ISBN 978-1-84550-700-8 ISBN 978-1-84550-976-7 | 240 Pages | £7.99 $12.99 Large trade | 160 Pages | PB | £8.99 $14.99 25 Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was born in Wales. He was a dairyman’s assistant, a political enthusiast, debater, and chief clinical assistant to Sir Thomas Harder, the King of England’s Physician. But at the age of 27 he gave up a most promising medical career to become a preacher. He had a far-reaching and influential ministry at Westminster Chapel in London, England from 1938-68. His published works have had an unprecedented circulation, selling in millions of copies.

True Happiness Not Against Flesh And Blood Psalm 1 Introduced by “The blessedness of the righteous man.” Everyone is in The author reminds us that the devil operates on pursuit of happiness but have you found it? Why not a worldwide scale as well as upon individuals. take a moment to stop, pause, consider and meditate He traces the confusion and chaos of present-day on your relationship with the Creator and what society to the destructive work of Satan and states He has done to save you through these wonderful that in a day where there is a renewed fascination expository sermons on Psalm 1. with astrology, the occult, spiritism and ‘doctrines “These sermons are intended to make you feel your of devils’, to be aware of these evil powers. Here we desperation, cry out for deliverance, and celebrate your are reminded that the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of pardon.” Tullian Tchividjian from the introduction righteousness will reign over all! ISBN 978-1-84550-645-2 ISBN 978-1-84550-735-0 Trade | 112 Pages | PB | £5.99 $NA* Trade | 112 Pages | PB | £5.99 $8.99

Out of the Depths Truth Unchanged, Unchanging Psalm 51 Introduction by Alister Begg If you are looking for understanding on questions Dr Lloyd-Jones takes us beyond human prejudices about true repentance then one of the classic and provides us with an apologetic for the gospel. passages to turn to in the Old Testament is Psalm 51. The doctor exposes these flaws in modern thinking, Out of the Depths details the sinner’s confession, especially in the “scientific approach”. He provides helplessness and a central need. There is good news us with a penetrating diagnosis of the human though, Lloyd-Jones goes on to show that there is condition and show decisively that the true remedy deliverance and new life. for our ills is in Jesus Christ - and Him alone. Truly “...a surgeon at work bringing healing to his hearers.” every need for salvation is found in Christ alone. Thabiti Anyabwile from the introduction ISBN 978-1-84550-734-3 ISBN 978-1-84550-646-9 Trade | 112 Pages | PB | £5.99 $NA Trade | 96 Pages | PB | £5.99 $NA*

Faith on Trial The Plight of Man and the Power of God Psalm 73 Introduction by Mark Dever Are you struggling with or wondering about injustice “We must rouse ourselves and realize afresh that though our in the world? Then join Martyn Lloyd-Jones as he Gospel is timeless and changeless, it nevertheless is always looks at Psalm 73 – which deals with the question contemporary. We must meet the present situation and we ‘why do good people suffer unjustly and others get away must speak a word to the world that none else can speak.” with it?’ The psalmist, Asaph, reveals his own ‘no Martyn Lloyd-Jones holds-barred’ feelings and leads us step by step from This is a message you will want to read again and near despair to final assurance. A useful resource for again! preachers and counsellors. ISBN 978-1-84550-736-7 ISBN 978-1-84550-696-4 Trade | 128 Pages | PB | £6.99 $10.99 Trade | 176 Pages | PB | £6.99 $10.99

Let Everybody Praise the Lord Magnify the Lord Psalm 107 Luke 1:46-55 In this superb exposition,Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows Introduction by Russell Moore the profound difference between false and true The incarnation of God’s Son is a sheer wonder. religion. True Christianity always, and inevitably, Martyn Lloyd-Jones meditates on Mary’s Song of leads to grateful and heart-felt praising of God ‘for Praise and applies it to our lives. He looks at our his goodness and for his wonderful works to the response to God and how God deals with us. We children of men. find that the new birth is all of God and nothing of “Martyn Lloyd-Jones is surgical in his preaching speaking ourselves. with clarity, weight and specificity to the urgent needs of the ISBN 978-1-84550-754-1 ailing human heart.” Daniel Montgomery, Pastor of Trade | 112 Pages | PB | £5.99 $9.99 Sojourn Community Church Louisville, Kentucky ISBN 978-1-84550-685-8 Trade | 192 Pages| PB | £7.99 $NA* 26 * not avaliable in the US from us. Other Key Titles

His Blood Works Christ Set Forth and The Heart of The Meaning of the Word ‘blood’ in Scripture Christ Towards Sinners on Earth Alan Stibbs (1901–1971) – Biblical expositor Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679) and preacher Foreword by J.I.Packer and introduction by The author gives us the biblical understanding Mark Jones. Here is an opportunity to learn of the meaning of the blood which equates about Christ, his work and his death. Based to the purposeful and effective laying down upon Romans 8:34, Goodwin presents to us of a life. We will find that indeed His Blood the Lord Jesus Christ, the example and the Works! object of justifying faith. “Alan Stibbs has an irresistible argument here, “With his pen in hand he tried his best to allow and it is one that is essential for Christian both his heart and mind to write about the person assurance. Where this message rings out, be sure and work of Christ in such a way that was to see pastoral comfort, be sure to hear cries of not only orthodox, but also useful for those he ‘Hallelujah! What a Saviour!” Mike Reeves regularly preached to and those who would have “On the one hand, Stibbs’ essay is a theological the pleasure of reading his works.” Mark Jones jewel, with its close and lucid reading of biblical “It was Goodwin’s joy to write about Christ, with material. On the other hand, it is a pastoral masterpiece, because the reader loves whom he communed constantly, and the two items reprinted here are among his Christ more at the end of it. I think that would greatly please Alan Stibbs, and it is best treatments of the Saviour’s love and service to us. Reformed Christology in why this ‘old’ essay is so worth reading.” Michael Ovey the seventeenth century, as since, was subtle and deep, and Mark Jones’ excellent “Solid gold!...you will deepen your appreciation of God’s grace and your salvation, analytical essay will be found helpful at this point.” J. I. Packer both focused in the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ.” John Woodhouse ISBN 978-1-84550-753-4 | Large Trade | 256 Pages | PB | £12.99 $19.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-726-8 | Mass Market | 64 Pages | PB | £3.99 $5.99

Method For Prayer A Hidden Life of Prayer Freedom in the face of God The Life-blood of the Christian Matthew Henry David McIntyre (1859-1938) – Scottish Edited by Ligon Duncan Preacher Here you will discover the methods Jesus Drawing on the experiences of people like taught by looking at styles of prayer and Luther, Spurgeon, Muller, Whitefield and see helpful examples. Ligon Duncan has Wesley, the author presses the case for a incorporated some of Henry’s other work on greater commitment to prayer. His advice prayer. could be a catalyst towards a change in the “The great and nearly unique benefit of Henry’s world around you. Method for Prayer is that it flows so directly from “I have read The Hidden Life of Prayer the biblical text. His approach enables the believer again and again since Westminster Seminary not only to read the Bible and study the Bible, but in Philadelphia first gave it to me when I visited also to pray the Bible.” Philip G. Ryken there as a prospective student forty years ago. “When a tool that has helped teach Christians to Every time I read this book, the Lord uses it to pray with biblical fidelity and spiritual integrity, deepen my prayer life and encourage my faith. I across a span of three centuries, is being distributed again and in fresh ways, strongly recommend it!” Wayne Grudem thoughtful believers can only applaud and give thanks to God for the grace that has “This little jewel-strewn tapestry has done for me at 64 what Bounds’ Power brought forth this fruit.” Through Prayer did at 34. I could be ashamed that I need inspiration for the D. A. Carson highest privilege. But I choose to be thankful.” John Piper ISBN 978-1-85792-068-0 | Large Trade | 304 pages | PB | £8.99 $14.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-586-8 | Trade | 128 Pages | PB | £6.99 $10.99

The Story of the Scottish Marrow of Modern Divinity Reformation Edward Fisher (1627-1655) A. M. Renwick – Professor of Church History Penned as a dialogue between a at the Free Church of Scotland College in minister (Evangelista), a young Edinburgh Christian (Neophytus), a legalist An opportunity to read of lives transformed (Nomista) who believes Christianity as they became convicted of the gospel truth is a set of rules to be obeyed and and in turn led them to serve God, this book Antinomista who thinks it’s okay to sin also shows how today’s society has benefited because God will forgive him anyway, from the spiritual and social changes that it makes for a wonderfully insightful occurred at this time. book that remains tremendously “I am delighted to see this classic study of the relevant for our world today. This Scottish Reformation by Prof. Renwick come back edition includes explanatory notes by into print…It is written with the two qualities the famous Puritan Thomas Boston, Calvin desired for his own literary productions: an Introduction by Philip Ryken and clarity and brevity.” Douglas F. Kelly an historical Introduction by William “Its depth of research, extent of coverage and clarity of presentation, all combine to Vandoodewaard. make Renwick’s study one of the finest and most eminently readable introductions “...one of the most important theological texts of all time” Derek Thomas available on this most exciting period in Scotland’s history.” “Anyone who comes to grips with the issues raised in The Marrow of Modern Tom Lennie, author of ‘Glory in the Glen, A History of Evangelical Divinity will almost certainly grow by leaps and bounds in understanding three Revivals in Scotland 1880-1940’ things: the grace of God, the Christian life, and the very nature of the gospel itself.” ISBN 978-1-84550-598-1 | Trade | 224 Pages | PB | £7.99 $12.99 Sinclair B. Ferguson ISBN 978-1-84550-479-3 | 230 x 184mm | 392 Pages | HB | £19.99 $29.99

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ISBN 978-1-84550-469-4 | £7.99 $12.99 ISBN 978-0-90673-151-2 | £4.99 $6.99 Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Bible Characters People from the New Testament The Covenant of Grace Alexander Whyte (1836-1921) Edited by Allan Harman. The Necessity of Prayer A comprehensive and well-respected Includes a biographical introduction. Foreword by Richard Bewes source of material for understanding These previously unpublished sermons “Nothing distinguishes the Children of the characters involved in the events of of Matthew Henry’s are a revealing God so clearly and strongly as prayer. the Bible. A much-loved classic – the and deeply spiritual work on that most It is the one fallible mark and test of characters in the New Testament will fundamental of doctrines. Discover being a Christian... He does not pray, leap from the page as real people – more about God’s promise of grace he is a sinner, pure and simple, for making the Bible as relevant today as with memorable quotations which will prayer is the only way in which the when it was written. soul of man can enter into fellowship stay with you. ISBN 978-1-85792-227-1 | £17.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-796-2 and communion with source of all £15.99 $24.99 Christ-like energy.” Edward McKendree Bounds ISBN 978-1-84550-208-9 | £5.99 $9.99 Family Religion Christ in all the Scriptures Puritan principles for raising a godly A. M. Hodgkin family In this classic book, we are shown Brown’s Dictionary of Bible You are a Christian – how do you look the breadth of impact of Christ. Every Characters after your family? 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28 The Christian, His Intercession of Christ The Saints’ Everlasting Rest Conflict and His Armour Christ, A Complete Saviour Richard Baxter (1615-1691) A Warning and a Promise John Bunyan (1628-1688) Baxter’s classic work expounds the Charles Simeon (1759-1836) Bunyan traces the nature of Jesus’ blessed state of the saints in their The armour (Ephesians 6) is to be intercession, who it should affect, the enjoyment of God in glory. What will worn by every Christian. It provides benefits it gives us and how effective our rest in heaven be like? How the a warning and a promise to every that intercession is. Bunyan is also Bible is the only authoritative source believer. The promise is that if we keen to show the interferences of in describing it. Practical effects of the wear all the armour then we will win the doctrine on such subjects as doctrines involved. Living now with the battles, not just the war. But the backsliding, how Christ’s intervention references to the future. warning is that if we don’t wear all the armour we will be is affected when we continue to sin, and are the sins of ISBN 978-1-85792-389-6 | £19.99 $29.99 defeated. God’s people worse than the sins of others. ISBN 978-1-85792-378-0 | £5.99 $8.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-544-8 | £5.99 $8.99

The Days of the Miraculous Healing Treatise on the Sacraments Fathers in Ross-Shire Henry Frost Calvin’s Tracts Volume II John Kennedy (1819-1884) Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada. John Calvin (1509-1564) – Translated Dr. John Kennedy was pastor of Frost sees all healing as coming by Henry Beveridge Dingwall Free Church congregation from God – Miraculous indicating This unedited collection allows you from 1844 until his death in 1884 at that healing takes place apart from to read Calvin’s own words on issues the age of 65. He was a powerful medical norms. This classic work on relating to sacraments, catechisms, preacher whose services were in much healing, examines both “success” and forms of prayer and confessions of demand by congregations throughout “failure”. faith. One of the key issues that led to the Highlands – and in other parts of “One of the clearest discussions about the Reformation, and with it the birth Scotland. He was described by C.H. Spurgeon as “true miraculous healing of which I know.” Joni Earekson of Protestantism was Rome’s treatment of the Lord’s as steel and firm as rock.” Tada Supper which Calvin addresses here. ISBN 978-0-90673-100-0 | £9.99 $14.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-530-2 | £6.99 $9.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-725-2 | £19.99 $29.99

The Divine Inspiration of Scripture The Mystery of the Lord’s Supper Tabletalk Louis Gaussen (1790-1853), Sermons by Robert Bruce Martin Luther (1483-1546) In 1840, Louis Gaussen shows T. F. Torrance (ed.) This collection of informal comments conclusively that the Bible is entirely Robert Bruce gives us a powerful was gathered together by Antony from God and can be trusted as his conception of the Lord’s Supper Lauterbach and John Aurifaber, who word – our faith may indeed rest and of the saving work of Jesus were very close to Luther towards the secure. The cumulative effect refutes Christ. This modern edition has been end of his life. As you read this you will any critic who suggests that the Bible translated from the Scots and edited find that so many of Martin Luther, the does not claim to be his word for by T. F. Torrance. reformer’s, words were plainly spoken. mankind. He also uses the highest ISBN 978-1-84550-056-6 Although known for being outspoken possible source, Jesus Christ, to show that the Bible is Large Trade | 224 pages | PB in public Luther, like us all, was even more so in private. God’s work. £8.99 $14.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-415-2 | £17.99 $24.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-449-7 | £15.99 $24.99

An Exposition on The Reformed Faith The Westminster the Shorter Catechism An Exposition of the Westminster Directory of Public Worship Alexander Whyte Confession of Faith Discussed by Mark Dever & Sinclair Alexander Whyte (1836-1921) was Robert Shaw (1795-1863) Scottish B. Ferguson a leading Scottish churchman of Presbyterian The Directory of Public Worship was the nineteenth and early twentieth Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson. composed by the same group who century. This treasure adds The Westminster Confession of wrote the Westminster Confession background and explanations to the Faith is the most comprehensive of Faith and the Larger and Shorter brevity necessary in a catechism. statement of biblically-based Christian Catechisms. Here Dever & Ferguson Quoting from a wide range of belief available. A standard text discuss The Westminster Directory Reformed and Puritan authors, Whyte provides useful for explaining the confession – both in its theological of Public Worship. They write with clarity, making it support for each answer together with application and implications and its practical outworking in Christian palatable even to modern readers beset by busyness and illustrations that help us apply them to our lives. living. multiple distractions. ISBN 978-1-85792-250-9 | £17.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-253-9 | £17.99 $29.99 ISBN 978-1-84550-427-4 | £5.99 $9.99

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Mary Jones and her Bible Children’s Stories Saved at Sea Peep of the Day Mary Ropes D. L Moody O. F. Walton F. L. Mortimer A Heart-warming, real life story A story of how you too can Whatever the storms throw at you. This daily family devotional guide of Mary Jones. meet with someone truly great Jesus Christ will always be there will be a source of blessing to you. ISBN 978-1-85792-568-5 and powerful, the Lord God. ISBN 978-1-85792-795-5 ISBN 978-1-85792-584-2 £5.99 $8.99 ISBN 978-1-85792-640-8 £4.99 $6.99 £4.99 $7.99 £4.99 $6.99 29 Author Index M= Mentor CH= Christian Heritage

Author Title Page Flavel, John CH Keeping The Heart 25 Armstrong, John M Stain That Stays, The 16 Frost, Henry CH Miraculous Healing 29 Awbrey, Ben M How Effective Sermons Begin 14 Gaffin, Richard M Calvin & The Sabbath 3 Azurdia, Arturo M Spirit Empowered Preaching 16 Gaussen, Louis CH Divine Inspriration Of Scripture 29 Barker, William M Word To The World 16 Golding, Peter M Covenant Theology 20 M Puritan Profiles 18 Goodwin, Thomas CH Christ Set Forth 27 Baxter, Richard CH Saints Everlasting Rest, The 29 Griffiths, Steve M Redeem The Time 20 Belcher, Richard P. M Messiah & The Psalms 12 Grogan, Geoffrey M Prayer, Praise & Prophecy 12 Beougher, Timothy K M Richard Baxter And Conversion 6 M Christ Of The Bible & The Church 20 Borland, James A M Christ In The Old Testament 4 Hamilton, Donald M Preaching With Balance 15 Boston, Thomas CH Crook In The Lot 25 Hamilton, Ian M Erosion Of Calvinist Orthodoxy, The 18 CH Art Of Man-Fishing, The 25 Harman, Allan M Psalms Vol 2; A Mentor Commentary 8 CH Repentance 25 M Psalms Vol 1; A Mentor Commentary 8 Bounds, E.M. CH Necessity Of Prayer, The 28 Hegg, David W. M Appointed To Preach 13 Bray, Gerald M Creeds, Council & Christ 4 Henry, Matthew CH Matthew Henry Daily Readings 21 Bridge, Donald M Why Four Gospels? 20 CH Pleasantness Of A Religious Life, The 25 Brown, John CH Brown's Dictionary Of Bible Characters 28 CH Method For Prayer 27 Brown, Paul M Holy Spirit And The Bible, The 11 CH Covenant Of Grace 28 Bunyan, John CH Heavenly Footman, The 25 CH Family Religion 28 CH Intercesssion Of Christ, The 29 Hodgkin, A.M CH Christ In All The Scriptures 28 Busenitz, Irvin M Joel & Obadiah 9 Holland, Tom M Contours Of Pauline Theology 10 Calvin, John CH Treatise On The Sacraments 29 Hughes, Jack M Expository Preaching With Word 14 Campbell, Iain D M Doctrine Of Sin 20 Jackman, David M Preaching The Living Word 15 Campbell Iain D. (Ed.) M People's Theologian, The 3 Johnson, Terry M Galatians; A Mentor Expository Commentar 9 Capil, M.A. M Preaching With Spiritual Vigour 15 Kelly Douglas F M Creation & Change 3 Chamblin, Knox M Matthew Vol 1 (1-13) 9 M Systematic Theology (Vol1) 7 M Matthew Vol2 (14-28) 9 M Revelation; A Mentor Expository Commenta 9 Charnock, Stephen CH Christ Crucified 25 Kennedy John CH Days Of The Fathers, The 29 Chrisope, Terry CH Confessing Jesus As Lord 2 Kitchen, John M Proverbs; A Mentor Commentary 8 M Toward A Sure Faith 7 Kulikovsky Andrew M Creation, Fall, Restoration 4 Cornes, Andrew M Divorce And Remarriage 17 Letham Robert M Through Western Eyes 19 Culver, Robert M Earthly Career Of Jesus, The Christ, The 11 Lloyd-Jones. Martyn CH Faith On Trial 26 M Systematic Theology 7 CH Let Everybody Praise The Lord 26 Currid, John M Calvin And The Biblical Languages 10 CH Magnify The Lord 26 Davis, Dale Ralph M Word Became Fresh, The 16 CH Not Against Flesh And Blood 26 Davis, Mary (Ed.) M Persistently Preaching Christ 19 CH Out Of The Depths 26 Deckard, Mark A M Helpful Truth In Past Places 14 CH Plight Of Man And The Power Of God 26 Due, Noel M Created For Worship 19 CH True Happiness 26 Duncan, Ligon M West Conf Into The 21st Cen Vol 1 20 CH Truth Unchanged, Unchanging 26 M West. Conf Into 21st Cent Vol 3 20 Lowe, Chuck M Territorial Spirits And World 17 M West. Conf Into The 21st Cent Vol 2 20 Luther, Martin CH Tabletalk 29 Eby, David M Power Preaching 15 Mackay, David M Bond Of Love, The 20 Elliot, Mark M Only Hope, The 20 Mackay, John L. M Exodus 8 Ellsworth, Wilbur M Power Of Speaking God's Word, The 14 M Hosea; A Mentor Commentary 9 Eswine, Zack M Kindled Fire 14 M Jeremiah Vol 1 Ch 1-20 8 Eyrich, Howard M Curing The Heart 13 M Jeremiah Vol 2 Ch 21-52 8 Fape, Michael M Powers In Encounter With Power 17 M Lamentations 9 Fesko, J. V. M Last Things First 5 Maclean, Malcolm M Lord's Supper, The 5 Finlayson, R A M Theological Writings R A Finlayson 19 Macleod, Donald M Jesus Is Lord 5 CH The Work Of Christ 27 Mare, W. Harold M New Testament Background Commentary 12 Fisher, Edward CH Marrow Of Modern Divinity 27 Martin Albert N. M My Heart For Thy Cause 14

30 Martin, Hugh CH Abiding Presence, The 28 Ryle, J. C. CH Assurance 28 Mayhue, Richard M Healing Promise, The 17 CH Regeneration 28 Mccheyne R. M. CH Comfort In Sorrow 28 Scharf, Greg M Prepared To Preach 15 CH Basket Of Fragments, A 28 Scott Jr, James J M New Testament Theology 12 CH From The Preachers Heart 28 Scougal, Henry CH Life Of God In The Soul Of Man, The 25 CH Seven Churches Of Asia, The 28 Shaw, Robert CH Reformed Faith, The 29 CH Mission Of Discovery 28 Simeon, Charles CH Christian, His Conflicts And..., The 29 Mcintyre, David CH Hidden Life Of Prayer 27 Smith, Gary M Amos 9 Mcwilliams, David M Galatians; A Mentor Commentary 9 Spurgeon, C. H. CH According To Promise 22 Meyer, F. B. CH Daily Prayers 21 CH All Of Grace 22 CH Our Daily Walk 21 CH Around The Wicket Gate 22 CH Shepherd Psalm, The 21 CH Christs Glorious Achievements 22 CH Our Glorious Lord 28 CH Come Ye Children 23 CH In Green Pastures 21 CH Counsel For Christian Workers 23 Morgan, Christopher M Jonathan Edwards And Hell 5 CH Chequebook Of The Bank Of Faith 22 Muller, George CH God Can Be Trusted 28 CH Complete John Ploughman, The 23 Murphy, Gannon M Reasons For The Christian Hope 6 CH Faith 23 Nettles, Tom M Baptists: Beginnings In America Vol2 18 CH Lectures To My Students 23 M Baptists: Key People Involved... Vol 1 18 CH Morning & Evening 22 M Baptists:The Modern Era Vol 3 18 CH Most Holy Place, The 23 M The Theology Of Charles Haddon Spurgeon 18 CH Only A Prayer Meeting 23 Newton, Derek M And The Word Became.... A Sermon 20 CH Saint And His Saviour 23 Nicole, Roger M Standing Forth 6 CH Soul Winner 23 Oliphint, K.Scott (Ed.) M Justified In Christ 5 CH Spurgeons Prayers 23 Owen, John CH Assurance 24 CH Till He Come 23 CH Communion With God 24 STAY, David (Ed.) M Serving The Word Of God 6 CH Glory Of Christ 24 Stibbs, Alan CH His Blood Works 27 CH Holy Spirit, The; Owen 24 M Such A Great Salvation 6 CH Priesthood Of Christ, The 24 Storms, Sam M Kingdom Come 3 CH Mortification Of Sin, The 25 Thoennes, Erik M Godly Jealousy 5 Petersen Robert M Calvin And The Atonement 3 Thomas, Derek M Calvin And Job 10 Peterson Robert (Ed.) M All For Jesus 20 Thomas, Robert M How To Choose A Bible Version Revised Ed 11 Pink, A. W. CH Doctrine Of Sanctification, The 28 M Who Am I? 16 Pink A. W. CH Life Of Faith, The - Pink 28 Tinker, Melvin M Evangelical Concerns 13 Pink A. W. CH Seven Sayings Of The Saviour 28 Tinker, Melvin Ed. M Renewed Pastor, The 13 Piper, John M Pleasures Of God, The (New Ed) 6 Torrance, T.F. CH Mystery Of The Lord's Supper, The 27 Piper, John M Brothers, We Are Not Professionals 13 Trueman, Carl M Minority Report 7 Poythress, Vern M Gender Neutral Bible Controversy, The 11 M Wages Of Spin, The 7 Pratt, Richard M 1st & 2nd CHRONICLES 8 Various CH Songs Of The Heart 28 Price, Dylan M Is Any One Of You Sick? 17 M Death Or Glory 20 Ramsey, Patrick D M Economy Of The Covenants, The 20 CH Daily Readings - The Puritans 21 Rata, Tiberius M Ezra / Nehemiah 8 Vasholz, Robert M Leviticus 8 Renwick, A.M. CH Story Of The Scottish Reformation, The 29 Vickers, Douglas M Fracture Of Faith, The 4 Reymond, Robert M Contending For The Faith 3 Wagner, Roger M Tongues Aflame 16 M Faith's Reasons For Believing 4 Waters, Guy CH Children And The Lord's Supper 2 M What Is God? 7 White, Peter M Effective Pastor, The 13 M John - Beloved Disciple 11 Whitefield, George CH George Whitefield Daily Readings 21 M Lamb Of God, The 12 Whyte, Alexander CH Bible Characters 28 M Paul Missionary Theologian 12 CH Exposition On The Shorter Catechism, An 29 Robertson, O. Palmer M God's People In The Wilderness 11 Wright, David (Ed.) M Serving The Word Of God 6 Ross, Michael M Preaching For Revitalization 15 Ross, Philip S. M From The Finger Of God 4

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