Patience, preseverance, and self-control - these strengths provide the basis for a truly fruitful and expressive Christian life. Robert C. Roberts offers a thoughtful analysis of these traits as the ways Christians have to keep themselves steadfastly on the track of hope, faith, joy, thanksgiving, and love. Filled with vivid illustrations and concrete advice, this book reveals the strengths of …
There are good preachers and there are great preachers and Dr. Martyn LloydJones is among the finest of the twentieth century. In The Sacred Anointing Tony Sargent explores the man, the methods and the motives behind this master preacher. He also considers the central place which divine 'unction' played in Lloyd-Jones' life and the prophetic quality of his ministry.
When first published in 1983, Biblical Words and Their Meaning broke new ground by introducing to students of the Bible the principles of linguistics, in particular, on lexical semantics - that branch that focuses on the meaning of individual words. Silva's structural approach provides the interpreter with an important lexical tool for more responsible understanding of the biblical text and mor…
This study of the life of Christ by R. C. Sproul is based on the gospel of Luke. It can be used in your daily devotional time, whether in individual or family devotions. Most of the chapters are short, and each is based on a particular section of Luke's gospel. These sections are indicated at the beginning of each chapter. Alternatively, the book can be read straight through.
"~The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this updated edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, ""The theme of this bo…
Setiap orang memiliki pendapat masing-masing tentang Yesus. Dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir ini kita menemukan berbagai pandangan, sebagian meresahkan iman, sebagian terasa tidak masuk akal. John Stott, salah seorang tokoh Injili terkemuka selama setengah abad ini, dalam Kristus yang Tiada Tara memberikan kepada kita pandangan yang begitu kaya secara alkitabiah dan historis tentang Yesus Kris…
Setiap orang memiliki pendapat masing-masing tentang Yesus. Dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir ini kita menemukan berbagai pandangan, sebagian meresahkan iman, sebagian terasa tidak masuk akal. John Stott, salah seorang tokoh Injili terkemuka selama setengah abad ini, dalam Kristus yang Tiada Tara memberikan kepada kita pandangan yang begitu kaya secara alkitabiah dan historis tentang Yesus Kris…
The Apostle's Overriding Preoccupation throughout his Pastoral Letters is with the truth that it may be faithfully guarded and handed on. John Stott is at pains to convey Paul's passionate concern for the future of the gospel, and for younger pastors charged with its care. Paul's concern is as pertinent today. Contemporary culture, John Stott points out, is being overtaken and submerged by r…
At first sight, the Gospel of Mark is a simple account of the ministry of Jesus, with lots of stories, plenty of action, a large amount of human interest, and some very straight and searching questions, mostly from Jesus himself. Yet underlying the Gospel is the cross and the cost of discipleship, focusing the question of who Jesus was, and how people should respond to him. Donald English's …
Christian faith is centered in the cross. And the Christian life is likewise rooted in the cross. Drawing on John Stott's classic book The Cross of Christ, the studies in this guide are designed to bring us to the heart of the cross with an understanding of what was accomplished there on our behalf. Our worship, our call to mission, our ability to love our enemies and to face the perplexitie…