Seasonal Catalogue – November 2013
Magnificent Obsession
Why Jesus Is Great David Robertson – Pastor, St. Peter’s Free Church of Scotland, Dundee “David Robertson’s letters are engaging and insightful. In these chapters a portrait of Jesus emerges that is attractive and compelling. This book is useful no matter what your experience and where you stand on matters of faith.” Tim Keller, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City, New York ISBN 978-1-78191-271-3 | Trade paperback | 240 Pages | £8.99
Why I Am Not An Atheist
Facing the Inadequacies of Unbelief Edited by David J. Randall Eleven Christians - including a biologist, a psychiatrist, a journalist, and a debater – came on 11 different paths to God. How and why? This book is a compilation of their answers and experiences. Contributors: Donald Bruce, Alistair Donald, Henk Drost, Elaine Duncan, Alex MacDonald, Pablo Martinez, David Randall, David Robertson, Chris Sinkinson, Heather Tomlinson and Ravi Zacharias. ISBN 978-1-78191-270-6 | Large trade paperback | 192 Pages | £9.99
Equipped to Serve
Richard Bewes – Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, OBE Richard Bewes was born in a missionary family on the slope of Mount Kenya, attained a degree from Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge, and worked in Christian ministry until his retirement in 2004. His ministry in south-east England led to his post as the rector of All Souls Church in London for 21 years. What makes a Christian worker? What does it mean to give your life to Christian work? Bewes’ latest book, Equipped to Serve, is an answer that is built from a lifetime of ministry. ISBN 978-1-78191-286-7 | Trade paperback | 224 Pages | £8.99
The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace
More Than a Memory Richard C. Barcellos – Pastor, Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, California Richard Barcellos’ specific focus is to show us how the Lord’s Supper is a means of grace. His answer is that the Lord’s Supper is a means of grace because of what the Holy Spirit does in the souls of believers when local churches partake of it. ISBN 978-1-78191-268-3 | Large trade paperback | 128 Pages | £9.99
The Pleasures of God John Piper – Founder desiringGod.org, Chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, Author of spiritual classics including Desiring God and Don’t Waste Your Life God is the happiest being in the universe. To know him in his pleasures is to see him as he truly is. This is the proposition put forward by John Piper. The things that make God glad are the measures of his greatness. John here studies 10 graces that God reveal give Him pleasure. ISBN 978-1-78191-275-1 | Large trade paperback | 336 Pages | £12.99 A Kirk Disrupted Charles Cowan MP and The Free Church of Scotland A. Donald MacLeod – Research Professor of Church History, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Toronto, Ontario Charles Cowan, Member of Parliament, owner of a prosperous paper-mill, and deeply committed to the principles of the Free Church, funded the building of 730 churches and 500 schools. This is the story of a man who left a legacy across in Scotland that is felt more than it is acknowledged. ISBN 978-1-78191-269-0 | Large trade paperback | 376 Pages | £12.99 Systematic Theology Biblical and Historical Robert Duncan Culver – Retired Professor of Theology who taught at Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “Dr. Culver is a veteran teacher in the classic evangelical and Reformed stream of Christian understanding, and this wide-ranging, well-directed, sharp-sighted textbook is his magnum opus. Within the group of recent conservative systematic theologies this one stands high as a demonstration of the biblical rationality of the Reformed faith.” J. I. Packer, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada ISBN 978-1-84550-049-8 | Hardback | 1304 Pages | £32.99 When Grace Comes Home How the ‘doctrines of grace’ change your life Terry Johnson – Senior Pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia “He manages to make theology what it ought always to be: God-honouring and rigorously practical....at the same time this book urges Christians to grow in grace. A book we have needed for some time. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Derek Thomas, Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina ISBN 978-1-85792-539-5 | Large trade paperback | 192 Pages | £8.99 The Lord’s Day Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. – President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Greenville, South Carolina Are we missing out on God’s blessing by the way we celebrate the Lord’s Day - are we too legalistic, too lax? Is the Spirit grieved by our disrespect to God or frustrated by our thralldom to unnecessary restrictions? These and other questions are answered in The Lord’s Day. ISBN 978-1-85792-201-1 | Trade paperback | 240 Pages | £8.99
The Dawkins Letters Revised Edition - Challenging Atheist Myths David Robertson – Pastor, St. Peter’s Free Church of Scotland, Dundee “The book does a particularly good job of pointing out the unending contradictions between what Dawkins wants to believe and what he must actually believe on the basis of his atheistic beliefs.” Challies.com ISBN 978-1-84550-597-4 | Pocket paperback | 160 Pages | £5.99 Living Sacrifice Willing to be Whittled as an Arrow Helen Roseveare – Former missionary in Congo, internationally respected speaker with WEC ministries and author The Bible says that sacrifice is a vital key to the future. Helen skilfully weaves counter-cultural stories of sacrifice with Christian teaching. ISBN 978-1-84550-294-2 | Trade paperback | 144 Pages | £7.99 Introducing Romans A Book for Today Christopher Ash – Director, Cornhill Training Course, London This introduction will be a great help to all those who seek to understand the book of Romans better. ISBN 978-1-78191-233-1 | Paperback | 96 Pages | £2.99
My First Book About the Gospel Carine MacKenzie – Best-selling author of children’s books, Inverness, Scotland Children have questions about everything including God, the Bible, Jesus. My first book about the Gospel will be a great help to children and families as they discover the truth of salvation. ISBN 978-1-78191-276-8 | Paperback | 64 Pages | £2.50 My First Book of Memory Verses Carine MacKenzie The truth that we learn as children will stick in our minds and can be brought back to our memory at vital stages in later life. Encourage your children not only to read God’s word but also to learn individual verses from it. This will prove to be a priceless treasure to our children for today and for all of their lives. ISBN 978-1-85792-783-2 | Paperback | 64 Pages | £2.50 My First Book of Bible Promises Carine MacKenzie God never breaks his promises. Every word he says is true. These promises are for you so it is important that you read and understand them. Ask God to teach you and your family as you read this book together. ISBN 978-1-84550-039-9 | Paperback | 64 Pages | £2.50
My Bible Story Book Carine MacKenzie Read about these amazing people in the Bible and begin your own adventure with God. The Bible has every sort of adventure story you could ever dream of - battles, death-defying escapes, heart-moving come-backs, giant slayers, incredible journeys and prison breakouts. ISBN 978-1-84550-129-7 | Hardback | 160 Pages | £6.99
The Family Pilgrim’s Progress Jean Watson This is a modern day translation of Bunyan’s Classic that tells the story of Christian who finds a book which sends him on a dangerous, but life-saving adventure. ISBN 978-1-84550-232-4 | Hardback | 128 Pages | £9.99 John Calvin What Is the Truth? Catherine MacKenzie – Author and CF4K Editor When John Calvin was a young boy he was taught many things that weren’t true but when he discovered the truth about God and Jesus Christ it was a very exciting time for him. ISBN 978-1-84550-560-8 | Hardback | 24 Pages | £4.99 Martin Luther What Should I Do? Catherine MacKenzie At the boarding school in Eisenach, Martin and his friends had to sing for their supper. As well as working out ways to get some tasty food before bedtime, Martin spent a lot of time thinking about how to get to heaven. ISBN 978-1-84550-561-5 | Hardback | 24 Pages | £4.99 Children’s Devotions Frances Ridley Havergal With thirty-one readings for morning and evening, this book gives a whole month’s worth of devotional readings. The illustrations, little poems, and verses from Scripture scattered throughout will make this book a firm favourite. ISBN 978-1-85792-973-7 | Trade paperback | 208 Pages | £6.99 Ten Boys Who Didn’t Give in Inspiring stories of martyrs Irene Howat – An award-winning author who has written several books for children and adults. Polycarp, Alban, Sir John Oldcastle, Thomas Cranmer, George Wishart, James Chalmers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Nate Saint, Ivan Moiseyev, Graham Staines. ISBN 978-1-84550-035-1 | Pocket paperback | 160 Pages | £5.99
The Beautiful Garden Bible Events Dot-to-Dot Book Carine MacKenzie Join the dots to find how God made a beautiful garden and the world. You can read about the Garden of Eden in the book of Genesis in the Bible. ISBN 978-1-85792-829-7 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
God Loves Me A Colouring Book Hazel Scrimshire Have fun colouring in the pictures and learn about God’s promises to his children by reading the Bible verses. ISBN 978-1-85792-093-2 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
Bible Heroes - Noah Carine MacKenzie God spoke to Noah. He told him to build a boat. But there wasn’t any sea! All the people laughed at Noah and made fun of him. Does Noah end up looking stupid or does something worse happen? ISBN 978-1-85792-823-5 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
Bible Heroes Ruth Carine MacKenzie Ruth and Naomi have travelled a long way. They are poor and need someone to help them. Who is the man in the field? Would he be willing to help? ISBN 978-1-84550-092-4 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
The Farmer in His Field Carine MacKenzie Some seeds fall on the pathway, some fall in between the rocks and stones, and others fall amongst the thorns and weeds. But some seeds fall on good soil. ISBN 978-1-84550-472-4 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
Bible Heroes - Mary Carine MacKenzie Mary’s baby will be the Saviour of the world. But she has to go on a journey first. When she arrives there isn’t anywhere to stay! Where will the baby be born? ISBN 978-1-85792-828-0 | Paperback | 16 Pages | £1.25
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