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The Soul Winner - Spurgeon, C. H.
319 pages, paperback, Eerdmans.
Here is the incomparable liveliness and humour of Spurgeon on his favourite subject. Every believer has a part in the great harvest of souls, and this is stimulating reading. All who witness for Christ, and especially message-preparers, will be really glad that they read this. A tremendous start to this Sequel List.
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Two booklets:
The Lord Gave the Word - Watts, Malcolm H.
28 pages, booklet, TBS.
Subtitled - A Study in the History of the Biblical Text. This will be found to be really interesting. The author sets out to show why the Authorised Version remains ‘the best English translation of God’s infallible and inerrant Word’. This is the story of early Bible manuscripts and how they have been copied. There has been a faithful copying tradition (on which the KJV is based) and a corrupt tradition. All who are faithful to the Bible need to be well-informed about this.
Are We Fundamentalists? - Masters, Peter
32 pages, booklet, Sword & Trowel.
A new version of evangelicalism has emerged over the last 50 years, quite different from the old. The old is biblical; the new is full of compromise. This booklet explains the differences, and shows the importance of being a contender for the faith.
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George Whitefield - Evangelist of the 18th-Century Revival - Dallimore, Arnold
224 pages, paperback, Wakeman Trust.
People often ask, ‘Who is George Whitefield?’ which is sad, as he was possibly the greatest preacher of all, since Bible times. This is a first-choice biography because it gives a moving picture of Whitefield and of the outpourings of power witnessed in the great revival in both Britain and America. It does not duck the troubles, and will therefore help promote maturity in the reader.
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The Shadow of Calvary - Martin, Hugh
298 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
Subtitled - Gethsemane, The Arrest, The Trial. The author says, ‘I have entitled the volume The Shadow of Calvary because it does not dare to carry the reader into the thick darkness.’ It certainly plumbs the depths to provide the very highest quality of devotional reading.
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Handbook of Revivals for the Use of Winners of Souls - Fish, Henry
428 pages, cloth, Sprinkle.
This famous book defines revival, and surveys the occurrence of revivals in history. It includes considerable advice for practical outreach. There is nothing quite like this for stirring up a concern for vigorous evangelism.
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Willing to Believe - Sproul, R. C.
221 pages, cloth, Baker.
Subtitled - The Controversy over Free Will. Is salvation chosen by man, or is the will enslaved, so that salvation is all of God’s electing grace? How do sinners become willing to believe? This compares the main answers given by historic Christian teachers, and draws conclusions. An education; lively and enjoyable.
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Names of God - Stone, Nathan
159 pages, paperback, Moody Press.
Twelve Old Testament names of God are explained with devotional application. This is a very moving and encouraging way to learn more about the wonderful ways in which God keeps, protects and strengthens His people.
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The Tragedy of Compromise - Pickering, Ernest D.
184 pages, paperback, Bob Jones University.
This takes us further into the greatest threat to biblical Christianity this century. New evangelicalism continues to swallow up British believers because they have not heard of it. Personalities are here named, as are movements, seminaries and magazines supportive of the new outlook. This book is essential for discernment.
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Communion with God - Owen, John,
abridged by Law, R. J. K.
209 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
Dr Law has made Owen’s weighty and powerful thoughts clear and readable. This book covers all aspects of communion with each person of the Godhead. A magnificent read.
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Biblical Strategies for Witness - Masters, Peter
154 pages, paperback, Wakeman Trust.
The Saviour employed quite different strategies when speaking to different kinds of unbeliever, and these may be adopted by us. How should we witness so as to arouse people who are spiritually indifferent, or self-righteous, or atheistic? Here is advice from the methods of the Lord.
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PsychoHeresy - Bobgan, Martin & Deidre
259 pages, paperback, Eastgate.
Are we in the dark about what psychologists do, even in Christian counselling? The Bobgans’ books have made a huge impact, stimulating evangelical concern about the use of psychotherapies. This is packed with information about the myths of psychology. (Anyone thinking of studying psychology should take this on board.)
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A Book of Comfort - Power, P. B.
100 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
An exceptional, small book showing how faith in God’s character and presence may prevent suffering becoming a too-painful and crushing experience. Do we know how to comfort others, and how to comfort ourselves, from the Bible?
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The Necessity of Sunday Schools - Masters, Peter & Watts, Malcolm H.
112 pages, paperback, Wakeman Trust.
We must know why we should make a priority of Sunday Schools, because some preachers – astonishingly – have now turned against them! This is about the effectiveness of evangelistic Sunday Schools operated on a large scale. It gives proof that child evangelism is commanded in Scripture, and gives advice and encouragement for the opening or enlargement of Sunday Schools.
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Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism - The Battle for Gospel Preaching - Murray, Iain H.
164 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
C. H. Spurgeon was constantly attacked by hyper-Calvinists for preaching a free offer of the Gospel. In easy language this book explains and defends Spurgeon’s view of evangelistic preaching. It is of immense importance.
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Ashamed of the Gospel - MacArthur, John F.
254 pages, cloth, Crossway.
This is another powerful assessment of the downward slide of present-day evangelicalism, but with a difference. It deals with what the big-time evangelists and ‘seeker-friendly’ people are doing to ruin the Gospel. Their methodology is now rapidly taking over in so many churches and Christian Unions. Dr MacArthur’s book will show up their gimmicks for what they are.
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The Work of the Holy Spirit - Winslow, Octavius
223 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
It is time to read a substantial yet moving work on the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Readers will learn so much from this book that they will honour and depend upon the Holy Spirit as never before.
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The Momentous Event - Grier, W. J.
128 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
The Lord’s return, and how to interpret prophecy, are compelling subjects. This little book sets out the Bible’s own rules for understanding prophecies, and corrects many wrong ideas about the Saviour’s second coming. Readers also have Daniel’s mysterious seventy weeks unravelled for them.
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The Triumph of Truth - A Life of Martin Luther - Merle D’Aubigné, J. H.
427 pages, paperback, Bob Jones University Press.
To know about Luther’s life enables one to feel the pulse of the great Reformation and to be excited by its victories in a new way. The well-informed Christian cannot miss this. The editor of this quality paperback says: ‘Luther’s story was never better told than by Swiss historian Merle d’Aubigné.’ The liveliness of Merle’s style makes this extremely enjoyable to read.
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Falling Short? The Alpha Course Examined - Hand, Chris
106 pages, paperback, Day One Publications.
The Alpha Course is everywhere, and many undiscerning Christians have supported it. Pastor Hand here provides a quality-critique, expertly drawing together background, content, and results. The result will greatly disturb those who count loyalty to the Bible as paramount. Another book vital to discernment. It will help readers to help others who are caught up in these things.
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Five English Reformers - Ryle, J. C.
156 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
The book begins with the question, ‘Why were our reformers burned?’ Here are biographies of John Hooper, Rowland Taylor, Hugh Latimer, John Bradford and Nicholas Ridley. In warm, compelling style, Ryle describes the truths they died for and the great features of their Christian lives.
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Prayer - Bunyan, John
172 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
This is two books in one - Praying in the Spirit (written in Bedford gaol), and The Throne of Grace published after Bunyan’s death. These contain numerous ‘nuggets of gold’ to help prayer and to solve many of its problems.
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The Life and Diary of David Brainerd - Edwards, Jonathan (Editor)
384 pages, paperback, Baker.
(1718-47) ‘Chiefly extracted from his diary’ by Edwards, the life of this truly selfless missionary will be a challenge and inspiration to all readers. Here we are reading a notable classic. (A bonus is that it contains a biography of Jonathan Edwards.)
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The Inspiration & Authority of Scripture - Pache, Rene
349 pages, paperback, Sheffield Publishing.
This is the best and most readable presentation of its subject. Every believer should be able to define, for example, plenary and verbal inspiration. These and all other aspects of Scripture are engagingly set out by a great teacher. Pastors will want to prescribe this - a basic book for all believers.
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A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith - Reymond, Robert L.
1,210 pages, cloth, Nelson.
Portion Selected: Pages 623-801 (chapters 17, 18, 19): The Cross Work of Christ
This last book on the Sequel List launches the reader into a major systematic theology book. The portion chosen will fire the reader to tackle other portions. In a comment about this work Dr Albert N Martin particularly notes the way in which the author proceeds from Scripture passages to unfold and prove the doctrines, while most other writers in this field have tended to start with the doctrines and provide the proof texts afterwards. Dr Reymond is a Presbyterian and this obviously affects his treatment of the Church and Baptism. (While commenting on areas of disagreement, we think he has gone entirely the wrong way with the man of sin in Romans 7.) Nevertheless, this book is magnificent. It is surely the best single-volume systematic theology available today. To read a work such as this advances the reader into a new level of appreciation of the Lord and His ways, strengthening the soul, increasing praise, and equipping the mind for service.