Books by Dr Peter Masters

In recent years the subject of how to find God’s guidance has become controversial. Some say that God does not have a specific plan for the lives of his people, but allows us to please ourselves. Others say God’s will is known by dreams, visions, and ‘words of knowledge’.
By contrast with these sadly unbiblical ideas, this book presents the time-honoured, scriptural view that Christians must seek God’s will in all the major decisions of life, such as career, marriage, location, and church. Six essential steps are traced from the Bible, and principles are given on additional practical issues such as possessions and leisure activities; ambition and wealth; joining or leaving a church.
Here is a strong challenge to authentic Christian commitment, with an abundance of pastoral advice.

134 pages, paperback, Wakeman

Christ has designed a ‘home’ or family for his people, described in these pages as an accomplishment of divine genius. This is a magnificent subject, vital to spiritual growth and blessing and also to our service for the Saviour.
This book answers many questions about churches and church membership in New Testament times. Next to having a real walk with Christ and knowing the doctrines of the faith, membership of a good church has a powerful formative influence on the believer’s life
61 pages, paperback, Wakeman

Here are the lives of fourteen remarkable people having in common a personal spiritual experience which changed and moulded them. Given to unconverted people, these biographies challenge the heart and open the way to further spiritual influence. For the preacher, youth leader or Sunday School teacher, they provide outstanding testimonies to illustrate and enrich messages for years to come.

Tsar Alexander Pavlovich (The tsar who defeated Napoleon)
Lieut 'Birdie' Bowers (Scott's 'bravest man' in the Antarctic)
Sir James Simpson (The discoverer of anaesthetic chloroform)
Alves Reis (The counterfeiter who nearly owned his country)
Joshua Poole (The story of 'Fiddler Joss', drunkard turned preacher)
Viscount Alexander of Hillsborough (A leader of the House of Lords)
John Newton (The transformed slave-trader)
Jean Henri Dunant (Founder of the International Red Cross)
Martin Luther (The ex-monk who led the Reformation)
Bilney, Tyndale & Latimer (Three heroic English martyrs)
Alfred the Great (The king who organised England)
Lieut-General Sir William Dobbie (World War II hero of Malta)
166 pages, illustrated paperback, Wakeman

Eleven more well-loved lives and testimonies including pioneer scientists Faraday, Clerk Maxwell, Sir John Ambrose Fleming and Lord Kelvin, along with food magnate Henry Heinz, composer Felix Mendelssohn, and other great names. 167 pages, paperback, illustrated

This is a popular, non-technical sweep through key themes of the Christian faith, highlighting very many inspiring and enlivening points. It often takes an oblique and unusual approach to a topic in order to bring out the full wonder and significance.

It is designed to be enjoyed by seasoned Christians, and also by all who want to explore the great features of the faith, and discover the life of the soul.

• The Mysterious Nature of a Soul
• What God is Actually Like
• The Fall of Man
• The Three Dark Hours of Calvary
• The New Birth
• Why the Resurrection?
• Prophecies of Resurrection
• The Holy Trinity

119 pages, paperback, Wakeman

Ongoing faith is essential for answered prayer, effective service, spiritual stability and real communion with God. This book answers many questions about faith, such as –

• How may we assess the state of our faith?
• How can faith be strengthened?
• What are the most dangerous doubts?
• How should difficult doubts be handled?
• What is the biblical attitude to trials?
• How can we tell if troubles are intended to chastise or to refine?
• What can be done to obtain assurance? Can a believer commit the unpardonable sin?
• Exactly how is the Lord’s presence felt?

139 pages, paperback, Wakeman

Rooted and grounded in love for the Lord, Joshua was utterly faithful, wonderfully stable, and scrupulously obedient.

The book of the Bible that bears his name is a magnificent anthology of events to challenge and inspire God's children in every age.

This is a book for reading, rather than a commentary. Its aim is to bring out the spiritual message of Joshua for today, and also to explain some of the 'problem' passages which evoke questions on, for example, the morality of so much killing, and whether God was responsible for hardening the hearts of the Canaanites.

In Joshua we find the holiness and mercy of God fully displayed, and numerous encouragements for the spiritual life.

119 pages, paperback, Wakeman.

161 pages, paperback, Wakeman.

The courtship of the Song of Solomon provides fascinating scenes and events designed to show the love of Christ for His redeemed people, and their's for Him. Here, also, are lessons for Christians when they become cold or backslidden, showing the way to recover Christ's presence in their lives.
Prophecies of Christ abound in the Song, together with views of the bride's destiny, as she prepares to cross the mountains into eternal glory, where the greatest wedding of all will take place. 115 pages, paperback, Wakeman.

In today's atheistic climate most people have no idea how much powerful evidence exists for the literal acuracy and authenticity of the biblical record. The British Museum holds a huge number of major discoveries that provide direct corroboration and background confirmation for an immense sweep of Bible history.
This survey of the Bible-authenticating exhibits has been designed as a guide for visitors, and also to give pleasure and interest to readers unable to tour the galleries. 127 pages, 135 illustrations, paperback, Wakeman.