The Autumn of 1857 saw New York in the midst of financial failure which ruined many of its one million people. J.W. Alexander, returning there from Europe, found ‘a pall of mourning over every house’. But, unlike other times of national disaster this era was accompanied by a renewed spirit of prayer to be followed by a manifestation of the ‘marvellous lovingkindness’ of God as thousands…
Buku ini tidak hanya terdiri dari tujuh renungan tentang perumpaan anak yang hilang tetapi juga diawali dengan dua renungan tentang dua perumpamaan, yakni domba yang hilang dan dirham yang hilang, yang dicatat dalam Lukas 15:1-10.
The ambiguity and obscurity of statements from religious leaders today often confuse ordinary Christians. J. C. Ryle's writings were of a different character. His outspoken comments can still help us towards clear Bible-based convictions. The church's doctrine and practice are in constant danger of being corrupted from their original divinely-given character. Seeing this, Ryle felt compelled…
John Charles Ryle’s best known works have been reissued and widely read over many years. The fine qualities of his writings have ensured that his books are still popular and useful. This volume has become a classic work and is known and loved by many throughout the world. In days when evangelical preachers are accused of being either superficial or dull, we have here a great example of one wh…
This is one of the finest little books on the meaning of the Christian life that I Know. This contribution meets a great need for a book of modest length and price to give to men and women who want to know what is expected of a Christian and why. No Finer book could be found to give to new church members to help them more easily find their way. it commends itself as well for study by smaller gr…
Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), one of the most influential figures in the Puritan movement during the earlier years of the seventeenth century, was renowned for the rich quality of his ministry. The Bruised Reed shows why he was known among his contemporaries as 'the sweet dropper'. I shall never cease to be grateful to... Richard Sibbes who was balm to my soul at a period in my life when I was…
"Manusia menurut naturnya adalah pemburu," tulis R. C. Sproul dalam Pendahuluan buku ini. Sejarah kehidupan manusia diwarnai dengan perburuan dan pencarian, mulai dari pencarian yang eksotis akan ramuan ajaib, pencarian visioner alam dunia baru, sampai perburuan teroris modern. Namun Sproul memberikan argumentasi yang solid bahwa pencarian yang paling mendasar adalah pencarian kembali akan mart…
At the Life Church Bible Camp, Genting View Resort 1993, I delivered a series of three messages, on Recipes for Living a Happy Life. These messages were printed into a pink booklet with the purpose of sharing with a wider readership. Praise the Lord, they have found an unexpectedly good reception. In order to follow up with the Happy Life messages, to lead Lifers into a deeper understanding …
PERNAHKAH Anda merasa kecewa Anda merasa terhadap gereja? Atau ditolak oleh gereja? Apa yang kemudian Anda lakukan? Meninggalkan gereja, meninggalkan Tuhan, menjadi pembelot, atau ...? Barangkali Anda kecewa terhadap pembimbing rohani Anda, sahabat Anda-yang menyatakan dirinya sebagai pengikut Kristus-tetapi sikap hidup mereka sendiri tidak mencerminkan Kristus? Philip Yancey pernah mengalam…
To Isaac Watts, prayer was more than a duty required in the worship of God. It was 'the conversation which God allows us to maintain with himself above, while we are here below...in which the soul of a saint often gets near to God, experiences great delight and, as it were, dwells with his heavenly Father for a short time before he comes to heaven.' But Watts knew that most Christians need help…