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Colourfully illustrated retelling of the book of Malachi for 4‿6 year‿olds God had been so good to Israel, but they kept disobeying Him. So, God sent Malachi to tell them to turn back to him. He promises to send His messenger, who will purify the priests and judge the people who are doing wrong. He promises that if they will turn their hearts back to God, He will bless them.  And God‿s promises came true ‿ he sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord, encouraging people to repent, and he sent his Son, Jesus, to take away the sins of the world.  Brian Wright and John Brown‿s colourfully illustrated retelling explains the book of Malachi in a way that 4‿6 year‿olds will understand, but this minor prophet has major lessons for readers of all ages.

Are you confident in the Word of God? Are you certain that God speaks to you in and through the pages of the Bible? Daniel R. Hyde exhorts readers to grow in their certainty that the Bible is the Word of God, to know with their hearts as well as their heads that God has spoken, and continues to speak, through his Scriptures. When troubles come, it is crucial that your confidence in what God has said is strong. Hyde hopes that by having a good grounding in what the Bible says about itself, Christians will be well equipped to stand firm. Â

An uplifting, encouraging reminder that God works through his imperfect people.  Evangelism is crucial, it is urgent, it is exciting, it is wonderful. There is nothing more thrilling than to see God at work in people‿s lives and to see men, women, boys and girls discovering the incredible joy and peace that comes from knowing Jesus.   But it is also hard. Really hard. Often, sharing our faith with other people is the area of our Christian lives where we feel at our most useless.  The Bible contains a wealth of theological truth that is a powerhouse of encouragement for evangelism, including the basic truths that God is God and you are you. God is who he has always been: infinite, eternal, unchangeable, all‿powerful, at work in his world. You are you; you don‿t need to become someone you are not. God has not called a select group of elite Christians to tell the world about Jesus; he has chosen his weak, insecure, ineloquent people. He has chosen you.

What's your name? That's a question you've probably answered many times. Names are important and they often have a special meaning to the people who chose them. Many Bible names have meanings that fit the person's life and in this book you will read about some Bible characters and what their names meant. A book about names could not leave out the most wonderful name of all: the Lord Jesus. So, you will find out about some of the amazing names given to Him and what they mean.

What hath beauty to do with systematic theology? In this new monograph, Samuel G. Parkison explores this question by examining the relationship between Christ‿s divine beauty and regeneration and faith. Building on recent scholarship in (a) theological retrieval of the Christian tradition, and (b) Protestant developments in theological aesthetics, this project is concerned with soteriology‿s aesthetic dimension. While many today may consider beauty a mere matter of preference, glibly assuming that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,â€? Parkison pushes fiercely in the opposite direction, dignifying beauty by recognizing its objective value‿a feature of aesthetics that has fallen on hard times since the so‿called Enlightenment, and the subsequent “uglification of cultureâ€? (as Sir Roger Scruton put it).  In this doxologically flavored,dogmatically charged work, Parkison pulls from a variety of disciplines to demonstrate Christ‿s beauty, and the relevance of Christ‿s beauty on Christian theology. Irresistible Beauty is the work of a synthetic generalist. It is not strictly a work of exegesis, though it will stand firmly on exegetical findings. It is not strictly a work of biblical theology, though it will be biblical‿theological. It is not strictly a work of historical theology, though it will engage in theological retrieval of the church‿s history. It is not strictly a philosophical work, though, driven by a love for wisdom, it will be irreducibly philosophical. Thus, this is a systematic‿theological work in the full sense of the term‿informed and shaped by these disciplines and informing and shaping the pursuit of them.  Irresistible Beauty is sure to stimulate readers who enjoy a wide range of topics: the philosophy of beauty, metaphysics, Classical Christian Theism, biblical theology, and a Protestant Reformed conception soteriology are all dealt with in this dense theological work. Parkison also converses with some of the greatest minds of Christian history (e.g., Athanasius, Hilary of Poitiers,Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa, Basil the Great, Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, Francis Turretin, John Owen, Jonathan Edwards, Herman Bavinck, Hans Urs von Balthasaar), making Irresistible Beauty a stimulating work for many a reader.

How does God‿s unchanging nature impact the salvation of his people?While divine immutability enjoyed a broad affirmation through much of Christian theological antiquity, it has fallen on harder times in modernity. Seen as a holdover from overly philosophical theology, divine immutability has often been characterized as rendering God static and incapable of having meaningful relationships with his creation.  This book aims to swim upstream from this claim and demonstrate that divine immutability does not handicap soteriology but is a necessary and vital component of God‿s economy of redemption as triune changelessness protects and promotes the redemption of God‿s creatures. By anchoring the economy of redemption in divine immutability, we see the benefit of rooting all of God‿s economic work in the immanent life of God. This book aims to be a work of dogmatic theology and therefore will arrive at this thesis by way of exegetical, historical, and philosophical theology. In harmony, these fields will interact with varying deviations and denials of divine immutability and ultimately conclude that a classical articulation of God‿s changelessness does most justice to the economy of redemption.

Everyone knows what it feels like to worry. But one of the clearest and repeated things the Bible tells us about worry is: Don't. Don't do it. It's not worth it. It doesn't work. And, oh yeah, by the way, it's sin. And it's not just a lighthearted, white collar, domesticated sin. It's serious business. It's deadly. It'll ruin your life...and your eternity if you let it. This short book is designed to help us understand worry all the way down to its roots and all the way up to its worst fruits. We want to see worry the way God does so that we can repent and by His grace be fully and finally free. We will never move past all sin and temptation in this life. But by the blood of Christ, we can see progressive and sustainable victory over sin in our lives. Thank God that's not all He tells us about worry. He is such a good and gracious Father. More than that, He is our great High Priest that has come and lived among us. He has suffered with us and for us. He fought the fight against worry with us and for us. He is our model of how to fight. He is also our Savior when we fall in the fight. Olan Stubb's wise book is an ideal read for anyone who struggles with worry.

One of the key questions the Protestant Reformation asked and answered was: how does a person get right with God? In approaching this question, the Reformers set out to rediscover and establish the bounds of essential Christianity through five declarations: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), solus Christus (Christ alone),and sola Deo gloria (the glory of God alone). Nate Pickowicz‿s guide will help us understand not only the Reformation, but the Christian faith itself.

Have you ever felt afraid? Most people have. So, it is not surprising then, that in the Bible the words "fear not" or "do not be afraid"occur quite frequently. The God who made us, knows all about our fears.  This book reminds us that God is with us. The God who helped His people in the past to face difficulties without fear, will also help us if we trust in Him.

Leader of English Reformation Archbishop of Canterbury during Henry VIII's reign Includes timeline and thinking further questions

Born into a noble Scottish family in the sixteenth century, Robert Bruce turned his back on earthly prestige and wealth to enter the ministry. He was Minister of Edinburgh for twelve years, preaching to the King and the court. These sermons on Hebrews 11 show a truly remarkable example of post-reformation preaching, heard in the Great Kirk of St Giles, in the heart of Scotland's capital. David Searle has undertaken the huge task of putting these sermons into the English alphabet, translating them from the Braid Scots, so they can edify the church today.

Guide to preaching through Leviticus Encourages readers to draw on biblical text For preachers, teachers, Bible study leaders

Aimed at people who are fascinated with angels Stories of angelic encounters Directs attention towards Christ

The importance of mission The place of mission in modern life From Track series for young adults

Hardback, illustrated advent devotional Scripture passgae, short reading and carol lyrics For each day in December - including after Christmas

31 devotions for 8-11 year olds Hardback gift book Part of Sinclair Ferguson devotional series

 An exciting,easy‿to‿read biography of a preacher, scholar and educationalist whose impact on the religious and cultural life of Wales and other nations was immense. Thomas Charles was a household name in Wales at least until the mid‿twentieth century. The moving story of the young teenager Mary Jones walking twenty‿six miles alone over the mountains to Bala to buy her copy of the Bible from him remains popular to this day, drawing attention to Charles‿s work in obtaining copies of the Bible for people in Wales and other countries.  Enjoying an intimate relationship with Christ, Charles worked tirelessly preaching the gospel, educating the poor to read the Bible, then obtaining Bibles in Welsh and other languages for people to read. His extensive contacts with Evangelical Anglican clergy in England was a key in supporting and extending his influence in and beyond Wales. There is much to learn from Charles‿s commitment to Christ and His church, his love of the Bible and awareness of divine providence as well as his experience of genuine revivals. As we learn about Thomas Charles‿ life and faith may we follow his example in communing intimately with our risen, exalted Lord and proclaim Him passionately to the whole world.

31 devotions for 8-11 year olds Hardback gift book Part of Sinclair Ferguson devotional series

Wisdom for every working day Shows value of all types of work Short, easy to read, practical chapters

Discover your journal‿s potential to be a tool for spiritual growthKirsten Birkett encourages us to pick up our notebooks and pens and use journaling as a tool to grow in godliness. Writing is a powerful act. It takes time and allows us the space to turn emotions like sadness or anger into joy. The Puritans used diaries as a way to give themselves spiritual counsel. It helped them to remember God‿s mercies, to reflect on how He has been at work, and to be thankful. This book is a helpful guide for those who want to start the practice of journaling, or who want to direct their journaling in a more intentional way. Put pen to paper and create a record of your spiritual life. Chapter headings include:Introduction:How This All Got StartedChapter 1:WriteChapter 2:Write WisdomChapter 3:Write ForgivenessChapter 4: Write ThankfulnessChapter 5: Write PrayerChapter 6: Write WitnessChapter 7: Write BibleChapter 8: The Covid Diaries 2020Appendix: Write as the Puritans Did

Part of the Track series for young adults Short guide to what it means to be a woman Biblical, complementarian

Encourages readers to rely on truth of God's word Biblical worldview is only firm basis Part of Track series for young adults

The importance of friendship between pastors Historical pastoral friendships Biblical basis for friendship