The Sermon on the Mount is probably the best known section of the entire Bible. Yet it is also one of the least understood parts of the teaching of Jesus Christ. It is no a sermon about and ideal life in a fallen world. It answers some of the most pressing questions that every Christian encounters: What is a Christian? Does the Law of God still have a place in the Christian life? How can I lea…
Christian doctrine matters for Christian living- this is one of the most important growth points of the Christian life- writes Sinclair B. Ferguson. From this starting point - The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace- faith- repentance- new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthuasism. Christian doctrines are life shaping- explains the author- because they sh…
Many people feel that- having become Christians- they have made little real progress to spiritual maturity. They were told what was involved in the first steps of discipleship- but very little about growing as a Christian.'Grow in Grace' has been written to provide instruction in this vital area of Christian experience. It is firmly rooted in the teaching of the New Testament and applies that …
An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
There are lots of 'idols' these days. But do you have any heroes? What's the difference? Idols are people we say we 'adore' because they are famous- or rich- or good looking- or because they have amazing talents- or special abilities perhaps we wish we could have. Heroes are people who are willing to live and die for what they believe.POLYCARP OF SMYRNA: THE MAN WHOSE FAITH LASTED tells the sto…
Before the dawn of time a plan was made... a plan to save and a plan to love- a plan to rescue and a plan to send. One after the other people were sent to be where they were needed to be. In the distance wise men ride camels through the desert. A star glimmers in the night sky. They have a long way to go and many months of travel ahead of them. Some shepherds stand guard over their flock of she…