God’s Care for the Widow – Austin Walker
Paperback, 128pp, Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-199-3. For over thirty years the author has been a pastor at a Reformed Baptist Church in Crawley and it is from this background that he writes. In his role as a pastor he has been involved for many […]
Exemplary Spiritual Leadership – J. Wragg
Paperback, 154pp, Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. £7.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-200-6. There is much here that is helpful. There is good use of headings and sub-headings as different aspects are dealt with: in the chapter ‘Leaders that God resists’ we have ‘the begrudging leader’, ‘the greedy leader’, ‘the belligerent leader’, […]
The Times of the Gentiles – Norman Mellish
Paperback, 216pp. Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 6A6, Canada. ISBN 978-1-926765-09-9. It is good to see a further volume in the writings of Norman Mellish. Those who have enjoyed his previous books on Revelation and Philippians will find much to kindle their interest in this commentary on […]
The Structural Principles of the Bible – F. E. Marsh
Paperback, 440pp. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RL. Price: £10.99 SBN 978-1-904064-57-2. This book is part of Ritchie’s ‘Classic Reprint Series’ and is sub-titled How to study the Word of God. The author demonstrates that there is a unity and divine design to the sixty-six books of the Bible, a discernable […]
The Heavenly Physician – Rommel Ghossain
Paperback, 204pp. Published by Decapolis Press, The Glebe House, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EH, UK. Price: £8.95 ISBN 978-0-646-45987-2. This book, the first of a series, seeks to cover the first eight chapters of Luke’s Gospel, dealing with the narrative as well as the application of the teaching it contains. The writer states his purpose […]
Life’s Greatest Quest – to become more like Christ – Clark Logan
Paperback. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RL. Price: £6.99. ISBN 13: 978-1-904064-95-4. ‘God is as interested in what we are becoming as in what we are doing. His work in us is as important as His work through us… The cultivation of true likeness to Christ should be our chief aim… […]
Esther: God’s Invisible Hand – Helen Clarke
Paperback, 128pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ, UK. Price £5.00 ISBN 978-1-84625-204-4. The biographical details of the author indicate she became a Christian at the age of sixteen, followed a career in nursing for fifteen years and, in her spare time, has been involved in youth work. She is married […]
Baptism – Jack Hay
Paperback, 32pp. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, KA3 1RL. Price: £1.35 ISBN 978-1-904064-97-8. It is good to see a booklet like this one, designed to provide clear biblical counsel on this important subject. In eight short sections Jack Hay covers the topics of the command to baptize, the method to be used, […]
This little church had none
This little church had none G. Gilley with J. Wegter. Paperback: 236 pages. Publisher: Evangelical Press Books, Faverdale North, Darlington DL3 0PH, England. ISBN 9 780852 347089. The title with its sub-title – ‘A church in search of the truth’ – is somewhat misleading. In fact, the author examines some churches in the USA and […]
The Magnificent
The Magnificent Magnificat Timothy Cross. Paperback; 72pp Publisher: Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. W., Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price: £5.00 ISBN 978-1926765-08-2 This is a short, mainly devotional, consideration of Mary’s praise of God, in Luke chapter 1, identified as her ‘Magnificat’ and ‘song’. There are some very helpful thoughts and applications, […]
Laridian Bible Software
Internet Download, Published by Laridian Electronic Publishing, 4430 Sundance Drive, Cedar Rapids 52411, USA and available from: http://www.laridian.com. Price: £6.70 with additional resources at a variety of prices – some free. With the advent of the iPod, iPhone, Palm device, Blackberry and Windows Mobile phones many believers may be interested in knowing what spiritual resources […]
God and the Nations
God and the Nations Harry Lacey. Paperback, Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. W. Port Colborne, ON L3K 6A6, Canada. Price: £8.95; ISBN 0-946351-82-1. This book was first published in 1942 in the dark days of the Second World War. At that time the author’s oral ministry was much appreciated as he sought […]
The Church the Body of Christ
The Church the Body of Christ Andrew Craig. Paperback, 36pp. Published by Brooklands Gospel Centre, c/o 2 Cherryhill Crescent, Dundonald, Belfast, BT16 1JQ, Northern Ireland. Price £2.95. This booklet covers two main issues as a record of ministry given by the author in the Brooklands Gospel Centre during 2009. As the author states, the first […]
Psalm 119 For Life: Living Today In The Light of The Word
Psalm 119 For Life: Living Today In The Light Of The Word Hywel R. Jones. Paperback, 156 pp. Publisher: Evangelical Press, Faverdale North, Darlington, DL3 0PH. Price: £9.50. ISBN: 978-0-85234-703-4 Under the title ‘Psalm 119 For Life’ Hywel Jones offers twenty-two studies in this psalm, with the sub-title, ‘Living Today In The Light Of God’s […]
On wings of prayer
On wings of prayer Reggie Weems. Paperback, 106pp, Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-178-8. One of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life is prayer. As the author says in his introduction, ‘Reading a book on prayer can inspire you, but only praying can transform you’. […]
Empty Arms – Keren Baker
Empty Arms – Keren Baker. Hardback, 128pp. Published by Evangelical Press, Grange Close, Faverdale North, Darlington, DL3 0PH. Price £7.95. ISBN 978-0-85234-704-1. ‘This book is about my journey through grief, a journey that is still continuing … It is simply a collection of lessons learnt, some of which have been forged indelibly on my heart […]
A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the Mystery; Recovering the Passion
A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the Mystery; Recovering the Passion Eric E. Wright Paperback, 380pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price: £12.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-198-6. This book addresses the ever-important subject of the church’s responsibility to bring to all men and women the message of the gospel. The author, Eric […]
R. B. Jones – Gospel Ministry in Turbulent Times – N. Gibbard
R. B. Jones – Gospel Ministry in Turbulent Times N. Gibbard. Paperback, 232pp. Published by Bryntirion Press, Bridgend, CF31 4DX, Wales. ISBN 978 1 85049 231 3. In the first part of this book the author gives an extremely well researched and fairly detailed account of Jones’ life. He focuses on: his time as a […]
Prayer Moves Mountains – John Williams
Prayer Moves Mountains John Williams. Paperback, 110 pp, Published by Guardian Books, Ontario, Canada. ISBN 978 1 55452 339 9. The sub-title of this book is ‘Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer’, and the publisher’s note describes this work as ‘an easy-to-understand exposition of Jesus’ teaching’ on this subject, which ‘challenges us “to practise the presence” in […]
Open-Air Preaching
Introduction ‘Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature’, Mark 16. 15. It is with this commission from the Lord Jesus Christ in mind that we mention the opportunity that there is to preach the gospel in the ‘open air’. The word for preach that is used in the verse […]
Christian Devotedness – Anthony Norris Groves
Christian Devotedness Anthony Norris Groves Paperback, 54pp.Published by Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 6A6. Available in UK from John Ritchie Ltd. Price £2.99. ISBN 978 1 89711 797 2. Most readers of Precious Seed International will be familiar with the name of Anthony Norris Groves, missionary to Baghdad […]
Bible and Church Conference 2009 – Peter Williams, Dirk Jongkind, Simon Gathercole
Bible and Church Conference 2009 Peter Williams, Dirk Jongkind, Simon Gathercole. DVD; 138 minutes; Tyndale House, 36 Selwyn Gardens, Cambridge, CB3 9BA, England. Price £17.50. This DVD is a visual record of three lectures given at Westminster Chapel, London in June 2009. As the cover of the DVD states, ‘Society is being bombarded with misinformation […]
The Good Shepherd in Action
The central chapters of John’s Gospel are interconnected and developed in a very interesting way. The central theme is the activity of the Lord Jesus Christ as the good Shepherd. This study follows His involvement in word and action as He establishes His credentials as the one sent to accomplish the Father’s will by ‘laying […]
Remember the Children and the Adults at Christmas
Stepping stones through the Bible day by day This book fills a gap in the children’s book market and comes in full colour. The target purchasers are parents and grandparents of children in the age range 4-12 years. Parents can read the stories to their younger children. Older children will prefer to read the book […]
Book Reviews
Books are available from the publishers shown (or from John Ritchie in the UK or Gospel Folio Press in N. America), and NOT from Precious Seed Publications. The divorce dilemma John MacArthur. Paperback, 104pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-846251-07-8. In a world that has come to […]
The Pilgrim Church – E. H. Broadbent
Hardback, 456 pages, Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON. L3K 6A6, Canada. Price £19.50; ISBN 978-1-882701-53-7. First published in 1931, E. H. BROADBENT’s The Pilgrim Church was warmly received by many in assembly fellowship, not only because of the painstaking research which had gone into the book, but also because of […]
Our Three New Publications …
Day by Day Bible Questions, edited by Ken Totton The Day by Day series has proven its value as an aid to study and meditation in the scriptures, and has been well received by the Lord’s people. Encouraged by this, we are delighted to announce our latest title, Day by Day Bible Questions. Each daily […]
Opening Up James
Paperback, 176 pages. Day One, Ryelands Road, Leominster, England HR6 8NZ. Price £6.00; ISBN 978-1846251658. The author writes lucidly, divides up the letter helpfully, dealing with a section at a time and following each with relevant questions. His comments are generally helpful. However, although this is basically an introductory book and one does not expect […]
Jesus Christ: The Prince of preachers
Paperback, 172pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £8.00; ISBN 978-1-84625-108-5. In his introduction the author observes that while many books have been written on the subject of preaching, few have given attention to the actual preaching of the Lord Jesus. He expresses the concern that, ‘The church has exchanged […]
Hallmarks of Design
Paperback, 230pp. Published by Day One Publications, PO Box 66, Leominster. HR6 0XB. Price: £8.00; ISBN 978-1-84625-139-9. The book is subtitled ‘Evidence of purposeful design and beauty in nature’. The author, Professor STUART BURGESS, sets out to present a number of clear arguments that nature declares and reveals a Designer. This is accomplished well with […]
Chains of Grace
Paperback, 128pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £6.00; ISBN 978-1-84625-127-6. The book is sub-titled ‘Peter Jeffery’s Story’. In a foreward to the book the author is described as being ‘First and foremost … an evangelist’ and this is an autobiography of his experiences in the service of the Lord. […]
William Tyndale. England’s greatest Bible translator
Paperback, 128pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £10.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-160-3 The size of this little book masks its worth. In its ‘Travel with’ series, Day One Publications have provided another very valuable volume, an introduction to William Tyndale’s life and work. His sterling efforts lie behind our KJV New […]
Visit the Sick
Paperback, 92pp. Published by Day One Publications, Ryelands Road, Leominster, HR6 8NZ. Price £5.00. ISBN 978-1-84625-143-6. Brian Croft is senior pastor in a Baptist church in Louisville, Kentucky, and has had some twelve years’ experience in pastoral ministry. No one will doubt the importance of the subject which he seeks to address in this book. […]
The Church in Revival
Paperback, 182 pp, Gospel Folio Press, 304 Killaly St. West, Port Colborne, ON. L3K 6A6, Canada. Price $12.99. ISBN 978-1-897117-82-8. This is a well-written and well-presented book. It is good to note that scripture references are generally set out in full. There is emphasis given to the importance of the prayer meeting, the discipling of […]
Simon Peter: Challenging Times
Paperback, 112 pp. Day One, Ryelands Road, Leominster, England HR6 8NZ. Price £5; ISBN 978- 1846251573. This book is one of two that chart the life of Peter from a fisherman of Galilee to Spirit-inspired preacher and fisher of men. It is written with young people, probably teenagers, in mind, presenting events in the life […]
Exposition of The Revelation of Jesus Christ and Prophetic Outlines
Paperback, 466 pp. Published by John Ritchie Ltd., 40 Beansburn, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA3 1RH. Price £10. 99, ISBN 978-1-904064-58-9. The publishers are to be thanked for re-issuing Walter Scott’s classic work on Revelation, thus making it available to another generation. Although in some minor ways this commentary may be showing its age, nevertheless its clarity, […]
