The Riches of Divine Wisdom – David Gooding
Paperback, 425 pages, Published by Myrtlefield House, 180 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, BT52 1TD. ISBN 978-1-874584-21-6. Over forty years ago, Prof. John Heading and I had the privilege of sitting in on an informal debate between Dr. David Gooding and a number of modernist theology professors in the staff common room of the Theological College of […]
A Study of First Thessalonians: The Model Church – Gary McBride
Paperback, 102 pages, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6 Canada. ISBN 978-192752-145-8. This is a short book amongst a number of recent very helpful books by this author. The presentation of the Thessalonian church as a ‘model’ church, as is the premise of this book, has much […]
Travel with Jonathan Edwards – A God-centred life, an enduring legacy
Paperback, 128 pages, Published by Day One Publications, Rylands Road, Leominster, England, HR6 8NZ. ISBN 978-1846253-90-4. To many readers of this magazine the name Jonathan Edwards may be largely unknown. Of American origin, Edward’s place in the annals of Reformed theology is unchallenged, and it is for this reason that many will find this book […]
The New Calvinists, Changing the Gospel – E. S. Williams
Paperback, 69 pages, Published by The Wakeman Trust and Belmont House Publishing, 38 Walcot Square, London, SE11 4TZ, England. ISBN 978-1-908919-32-8. For those who do not follow events in evangelical circles, this book will seem to have little relevance. Whether it is ‘old Calvinism’, or so-called ‘new Calvinism’, many may feel that the turmoil affecting […]
Of No Reputation – Stephen Grant
Paperback, 90 pages, Published by John Ritchie Ltd, 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RH, Scotland. ISBN (ebook) 978-1-483522-30-2 (paperback) 978-1-909803-92-3. The key theme of this book is that most Christians are ‘more like the people who received Paul’s letters than [like] the apostle who wrote them’. Grant explains how Christians should aspire to live quietly, as […]
Learning to Lead – Next Generation – David Clarkson and Stephen McQuoid
Paperback, 182pp. Published by Opal Trust, 1 Glenannan Park, Lockerbie, Scotland, DG11 2FA. ISBN 978-1-907098-15-4. It is clear, from the focus of this book, that the authors are aware of the importance of spiritual leadership within each local church. They set the tone early by stating, ‘It is vital the church is guided by quality […]
Indispensible Ordinance: Baptism, the Lord’s Supper and the Head Covering – Romel Ghossain
Paperback, 142 pp, Published by Decapolis Press, Pitcot Farm, Pitcot Lane, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock BA3 4SX, England. Price £6.00 ISBN 978-1871642-51-3. A book that brings together these three important strands of truth is quite rare, unless it is dealing with church truth as a whole. However, in this relatively short book, the writer covers what might […]
Poisoned Soul – the deadly effects of bitterness – Paul Young
Paperback, 66 pages. Published by the author, 31 Fairmeadows, Maesteg, Wales, CF34 9JL. Price: £1. It would be easy to dismiss this unprepossessing booklet. It is only a few pages. However, for anyone who has felt, or been in the company of someone consumed by bitterness, it is a booklet that is timely. The author […]
Living with the glory of the Lord – Ezekiel’s Prophecy – Malcolm Davis
Paperback, 276 pages. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA3 1 RH. Price: £8.99. ISBN: 978-1-909803-78-7. The origins of this helpful book are to be found in a conversation which the author had with a young believer who expressed a desire for help in understanding the prophecy of Ezekiel. Whilst the resulting […]
Facing Death – Franklin D. Taylor, Sr.
Paperback, 72 pages. Published by Everyday Publications International, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. ISBN: 978-0-888737-34-2. Death is ubiquitous in our fallen world. The scriptures affirm that ‘it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment’, Heb. 9. 27NKJV. Given its universality, it is not surprising that death is a necessary subject to […]
Daniel Reconsidered – J. Allen
Hardback, 689 pages. Published by Scripture Teaching Library, Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Price: £19.99 ISBN: 978-1909789-11-1. Those who have read or referenced Allen’s commentary on the book of Revelation in the What the Bible Teaches series will readily recognize that it is one of the best. This long anticipated ‘prophetic sequel’ on the book of Daniel […]
Replacement Theology – David Dunlap
Paperback, 141 pages, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, L3K 6A6. ISBN 978-1-926765-87-7. In many places, ‘Replacement Theology’ is gaining ground. Professing evangelicals are turning away from dispensational eschatology and embracing the view that there is no future for Israel. Replacement theologians argue that the church has replaced […]
Possessing the Inheritance – a Concise Commentary on the Book of Joshua – Malcolm C. Davis
Paperback, 125 pages, Published by Scripture Teaching Library, Cookstown, Northern Ireland. ISBN 978-1-909789-12-8. What exactly is a ‘concise commentary’? This seems to be a key question in reviewing this book. Clearly, one should not expect a detailed verse-by-verse, or even section-by-section, exposition of the book. The author rightly avoids the detailed and technical. Similarly, an […]
Making Disciples – The Thessalonian Way – Tim Mather
Paperback, 190 pages, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, L3K 6A6. ISBN 978-1-926765-99-0. The notes on the back cover of this book provide a helpful outline: ‘This book has been written primarily for the benefit of those who have the wonderful privilege and responsibility of helping to bring […]
Christ the Lord – surveying the glories of the Saviour – Frank McConnell
Paperback, 254 pages, Published by Scripture Teaching Library, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, IBSN 978-1-909789-05-0. This book was originally published in 1971. It is an excellent devotional book of the same style and quality as H. C. Hewlett’s The Glories of our Lord. The tone of both is warm and devotional. Both can be highly recommended, and […]
Biblical Principles of Leadership – Dr. Alexander Kurian
Paperback, 120 pages, Published by GLS Publishing, Udygog Bhavan, 250D, Worli Colony, Mumbai, 400030, India. ISBN 978-81-78203-49-2. This is a valuable book on a most important aspect of the corporate life of every believer. As Dr. Kurian states, ‘A healthy relationship between the elders and the congregation is tremendously important. It is the prerequisite for […]
Theos: The Greatest Title of Christ – Rick Morse
Paperback, 66pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price: £5.99. ISBN 978-1926765-97-6. This book is a ‘consideration of the biblical doctrine of the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ’. As such, it treats a doctrine which is of the utmost importance, and one which is being […]
The Song of Zechariah – Timothy Cross
Paperback, 106pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price £5.99. ISBN 978-1926765-64-8. In the preface, Timothy Cross describes the song of Zechariah, recorded in Luke chapter 1 verses 67 to 79, as ‘no ordinary hymn’ but one that owes its origin ‘to the working of the […]
The Saviour God and His Servant King – Malcolm C. Davis
Paperback, 260 pp. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA3 1RH. Price: £7.99. ISBN 13-978-1-907731-83-9. The subtitle of this book is ‘Isaiah’s Prophecy – An Introduction, Concise Commentary, and Practical Studies in his Major Themes’. It is, in essence, two books in one: the first part is an introduction to the prophecy […]
Life in the Big Story – Your Place in God’s Unfolding Plan – Heidi Johnston
Paperback, 192 pp. Published by IVP, Norton Street, Nottingham, NG7 3HR, UK. Price £8. 99. ISBN 978-1-84474-579-1. ‘What a refreshing change this is’. So writes a well-known academic, author, and Bible teacher in his endorsement of this book. Indeed this is a volume which will perhaps offer some surprises for some readers. It encourages readers […]
Led by His Hand – Malcolm Coombes, ex- R.N.
Paperback, 198 pp. Author: M. J. Coombes [Micro-Entreprise], Orange, France. ISBN: 978-20-9530290-1-7. This book is an extended personal testimony by a servant of the Lord who will be known, at least by name, to many PS readers. It complements Safe in His Hands, written by his wife, Hannah. It mainly traces his life from 1959, […]
Voice in the Darkness – Della Letkeman
Paperback, 286 pages, Published by Everyday Publications Inc. 310 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-0-88873-723-6. The contents of this book owe a great deal to Dr. R. E. Harlow who had hoped to write an account of the life of the apostle Paul, but was called home before he could […]
The Messiah in the Temple – Roger Liebi
Hardback, 610 pages, Published by Christlicher Medien-Vertrieb, Postfach 300 430, 40404 Düsseldorf, Germany. Price: £27.50. ISBN 978-3-943175-05-9 This full-colour volume, originally published in German, has now been translated into English to reach a wider audience. Its author, Roger Liebi, is a Messianic Jew, and, as such, is ideally placed to bring out the symbolism and […]
The Journey of Life – Pilgrim’s Progress for Contemporary Africa
Paperback; 158 pages, Published by Opal Trust, 1 Glenannan Park, Lockerbie, DG11 2FA, Scotland. ISBN 978-1-907098-04-8. Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, a wonderful narrative of life as a journey, caught the imagination of the English-speaking world for many years, and no Christian book has probably had a bigger impact after the Bible. Let us hope that this […]
Show & Tell – Colin D. Jones
Paperback, 16 pages each, Published by Day One Publications, Rylands Road, Leominster, HR6 0NZ, England. Price: £2.50 each, ISBN 978-1-84625-374-4; 978-1-84625-375-1; 978-1-84625-380-5; 978-1-84625-377-5; 978-1-84625-378-2. [5 volumes covering Adam and Eve, Joseph and his family, Elijah and the false prophets, Palm Sunday, and The lame man healed]. These are the first five in what the publishers […]
Old but not out – James Taylor
Paperback, 108 pages, Published by Day One Publications, Rylands Road, Leominster, HR6 0NZ, England. Price: £6.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-306-5. The sub-title of this book is ‘Purpose and Discipleship in Old Age’. Written by James Taylor, a retired Baptist minister with considerable pastoral, administrative, and academic experience, it does not set out to provide answers to all […]
What’s up with Worship? – Gary McBride
Paperback, 60pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly Street West, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-927521-35-9. In relatively few pages the author has picked up on a much neglected subject and focused our minds on a matter of paramount importance. As the author stresses in his conclusion, ‘What is being lost is […]
C. H. Spurgeon’s forgotten prayer meeting addresses
Hardback, 291pp., Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. ISBN 978-1-846-25-238-9. Here are nearly forty addresses and in keeping with Spurgeon’s many sermons they are invariably well-structured and straightforward. They are sub-divided under headings: for example, on ‘We have seen the Lord’, John 20. 25. We have an introduction, followed by what they […]
A Tender plant from the dry ground – Timothy Cross
Paperback, 144pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-314-0. This book is part of the Day One ‘Reflections’ series and is sub-titled ‘A vision from Isaiah of the crucified Jesus’. In twenty short chapters the writer seeks to gather up the leading themes of Isaiah chapter 53. […]
A Lonely Path of Discipleship: A biography of George W. Hunter, pioneering missionary in remotest China
Hardback, 260 pages. Published by Chapter Two, Fountain House, Conduit Mews, London. ISBN 978-1-853072-44-4. George Hunter’s life [1861-1946] is traced from early years. Apart from one furlough, he spent 57 years in Chinese Turkestan, modern Xinjiang, a primarily Muslim area. Most of that time he served alone, though there was one fellow worker who spent […]
A Faith that endures – Brian Croft
Paperback, 112pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-292-1. This is another of the Day One ‘Reflections’ series, and is sub-titled ‘Meditations on Hebrews 11’, although in the closing chapters of the book attention is given to the Saviour’s endurance of the cross in Hebrews 12 and the […]
The Principles and Practices of the New Testament Church – William McCormack
Paperback, 44 pages, Published by John Ritchie Limited, 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, Scotland. ISBN 978-1-907731-27-3. Although there are many books that have been published on this subject, it is appropriate that each new generation should be reminded of those things that distinguish the New Testament assembly. In the five chapters that make up this little booklet, […]
The Parables: Truth Illuminated – Donald Norbie
Paperback, 190 pages, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-22- 8. This is a straightforward consideration of the Lord’s parables. There is a helpful introduction which seeks to identify and define terms such as parable, metaphor, allegory, etc., and which also addresses the issue of […]
The Desire of All Nations – B. R. Mikhael
Paperback, 166pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price: £9.99 ISBN 978-1926765-77-8. The Desire of All Nations (Hag. 2. 7) is a series of ‘meditations on the manifold glories of the Lord Jesus Christ’. The book is divided into five sections in which Mikhael considers: The […]
Realising a Vision through Faith Colleen Redit with Peggy Loh
Hardback, 205 pages, Published by Christian Missions Charitable Trust, Chennai, India. Available from Precious Seed International. Price: £11.95. ISBN 978-1871642-57-5. This is a book that traces the most remarkable story and work of Colleen Redit, founder of Christian Missions Charitable Trust, Chennai, India. However, in reading the book I was struck by the simple and […]
The Song of Zechariah – Timothy Cross
Paperback, 106pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price £5.99 ISBN 978-1926765-64-8. In the preface, Timothy Cross describes the song of Zechariah, recorded in Luke chapter 1 verses 67 to 79, as ‘no ordinary hymn’ but one that owes its origin ‘to the working of the […]
