The major premise of this eBook by John Piper is that many people, including some Christians, waste away their lives in the vain pursuits of comfort, pleasure, trivial diversions and, even, living a life without sin. Don't Waste Your Life challenges us to live the cross of Christ and make God's glory the driving force of our lives. We have all been calle… Read more…
This little treatise, conceived in great simplicity, was not originally intended for publication: it was written for a few individuals, who were desirous to love God with their whole heart; some of whom, because of the profit they received in reading the manuscript, wished to obtain copies of it; and on this account alone, it was committed to the press. … Read more…
The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Popular Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew is Charles Haddon Spurgeon's only complete commentary of a New Testament book; with his only other commentary being The Treasury of David. He devoted two winters spent in the South of France to the production of this exposition. It was nearly finished when Spurgeon died. It was complete… Read more…
Many Christians want to witness for their faith, but they are afraid they will not be able to answer questions that others may ask of them. First Peter 3:15 reminds believers to always be prepared to “make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” Norman Geisler and Chad Meister realize the fear of facing questions about… Read more…
Here is another classic eBook on prayer by E. M. Bounds. Regarding the author, Homer W. Hodge wrote, "There is no man that has lived since the days of the apostles that has surpassed him in the depths of his marvelous research into the life of prayer." Of course, he is not talking about research the way we use the word today: Bounds' research was to spend … Read more…
Ten-year-old Jake struggles to understand his grandma’s death. But as he spends two weeks at his grandfather’s home, he is able to receive answers to his questions about Heaven. As Jake and Grandpa fish, watch the stars, and take long walks, Grandpa shares what the Bible says about the reality and beauty of Heaven. As Jake learns the truth about Heave… Read more…
The lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin reveal the glory and grace of our perfect God in the imperfect lives of his faithful servants. We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions. Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue. John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each … Read more…
Job 26:14 says, “Indeed these are the mere edges of His ways, and how small a whisper we hear of Him! But the thunder of His power who can understand?” (NKJV) The title Amy Carmichael chose for this daily devotional suggests her humble admission of littleness and a lack of the full apprehension of God’s marvelous ways. Yet this book of daily readings… Read more…
The ebook The Power of the Spirit by William Law details the power and work of the Holy Spirit. Law provides a concise yet instructive and challenging exposition of the Holy Spirit. Andrew Murray claimed, ”In all my reading I have never found anyone who has so helped me in understanding the Scripture truth of the work of the Holy Spirit.” Christians… Read more…
Samuel, the last judge of Israel, presided over the reign of Saul and the anointing of David. F.B. Meyer recounts, in his matchless prose, the life of Samuel. Samuel: The Prophet is no ordinary biography. Meyer pulls from all over the Old and New Testaments to provide a brilliant picture of Samuel's life and extract the applications of Samuel's experiences… Read more…
“Do you wish you were a better prayer?” Pose this question to any believer and the answer would likely be a resounding “yes!” While a strong prayer life is the desire of many believers, the reality is often difficult to come by. In Prayer Coach, James L. Nicodem begins with a frank discussion about the obstacles of prayer and then offers pract… Read more…
Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady—manipulating the “bottom line,” deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know. But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God’s character and … Read more…
The Reformation swept across Europe with a God-glorifying gospel of grace. Now the doctrine of grace cherished and proclaimed by the Reformers is under renewed assault from an unexpected place—the evangelical church itself. With the help of several theologians, Gary L. W. Johnson and Guy P. Waters trace the background and development of two seemingly di… Read more…
The Small Catechism of Martin Luther (popularly known as Luther's Little Instruction Book) was written in 1592 as a resource for fathers to utilize for the purpose of better instructing their children and household members. Luther's primary purpose in penning this catechism was to clear up confusion on points of faith that had been occurring in Germany due t… Read more…
The inspiration for If came from Amy Carmichael's experience with a young fellow worker who had "lost the way of Love." This experience kept her up all night, pondering the question of "What do I know of Calvary's Love?" Then, the "Ifs" came, and the concept and content of this book were born. The "Ifs" are unique and full of meaning - each one forces rea… Read more…
To understand the Bible requires some background knowledge, and that necessary information is the purpose of this readable and well-illustrated book. Taking some of the most popular and well-known phrases of the Bible (as well as some lesser known ones), The New Manners and Customs of the Bible illuminates the background of our Biblical heritage as well as… Read more…
Every name of a person or place in the Bible has a meaning. Names are so important that God changed the names of Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, and Jacob to Israel. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter. Saul (which means "demanded") became Paul (which means "little"). In many cases, the meaning of the name of a person in the Bible reflects the actions an… Read more…
Abraham, known and revered for his faith, walked before God. His life is a testimony to the power of faith and what faith requires. In Abraham or The Obedience of Faith, F.B. Meyer eloquently tells the story of one of the greatest men in history who lived a life of faith. Abraham's life is a witness to the fact that faith can grow in our lives. As Meyer wr… Read more…
Jonathan Aitken’s conversion occurred at a time when he was experiencing the pressures of political life, a public trial, pleading guilty to perjury, being divorced by his wife, going to prison, and returning to “normal” life. Amid all the pressure of those years, he was discipled in such a way that he learned the discipline of daily prayer and kept ex… Read more…
Intelligent Design: A New Look at Evidence on Origins, by Dr. Wayne House, offers an overview of the theory of intelligent design. From the introduction: Intelligent Design (ID) is the theory that the origins of many aspects of nature, including life, and the universe, are best explained by an intelligent cause. It stands in contrast to naturali… Read more…
Gold Cord: The Story of a Fellowship tells the inspirational and faith-building story of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India that dedicated its efforts to save the children of India, rescuing some young girls from terrible lives as temple prostitutes. Amy Carmichael's fierce faith in God to provide for and protect the children she poured her life out for rev… Read more…
In a "post-Christian" society that grows more secular by the day, Christian families find their faith challenged from all sides. Young people are especially vulnerable—researchers find that between 70 and 88% of Christian teens have walked away from the church by their second year in college. Faced with such worrisome statistics, what's a parent to do? … Read more…
You know what you believe, but could you explain it to someone who has strong doubts about Christianity's truth claims? In this survey of the history and fundamentals of apologetics, R. C. Sproul shows how reason and scientific inquiry can be allies in defending the existence of God and the historical truth claims of Jesus Christ. Readers who want a logical,… Read more…
These are the stories of five ordinary women—Sarah Edwards, Lilias Trotter, Gladys Aylward, Esther Ahn Kim, and Helen Roseveare—who trusted in their extraordinary God as he led them to do great things for his kingdom. Noël Piper holds up their lives and deeds as examples of what it means to be truly faithful. Learning about these women will challenge re… Read more…
Written in 1977, Knowing Scripture is a classic by R. C. Sproul, one of his most important and influential books. In it, he makes a case for in-depth personal Bible study, and offers encouragement and guidance to his readers in how to go about this task. Beginning by addressing some of the reasons we don't read the Bible—It's too difficult to underst… Read more…
All the world knows that Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, in two parts, of which the first appeared at London in 1678, and was at all events, begun during his imprisonment in 1676; the second in 1684. The earliest edition in which the two parts were combined in one volume was in 1728. A third part falsely attributed to Bunyan appeared in 1693, and … Read more…
In The Confessions, Saint Augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Written A.D. 397, The Confessions are a history of the young Augustine's fierce struggle to overcome his profligate ways and achieve a life of spiritual grace. … Read more…
Perhaps one of the most influential Protestant books ever written, Foxe's Book of Martyrs still holds a respected and revered place in Protestant history. Formally titled Actes and Monuments of these Latter and Perillous Days, touching Matters of the Church, this gripping and powerful description of the martyrs of the Early Church, Middle Ages and Reformat… Read more…
Charmingly written as a letter to one who is asking for answers to crucial questions about the Christian life, Augustine's Enchiridion, or Handbook of Faith, Hope, and Love, focuses on the three greatest of all gifts. "You would have the answers to all these questions," writes Augustine, "if you really understood what a man should believe, what he should h… Read more…
Is Anybody Out There? by John Blanchard tackles the deep questions of our lives. Questions such as "Why am I here?"; "Does life have any meaning?"; "What happens to me when I die?"; and "Is there other (and greater) intelligence elsewhere?" But then comes the ultimate question that must be answered: "Is anybody out there?" The definitive answers to these q… Read more…
In a climate of pervasive public sin, John O. Anderson, in this compelling book A Compassionate Roar, issues a call to the Church of Christ to stand up for God in this morally toxic environment. The most crucial and compassionate responsibility of the Church is to call our society back to the Lord. It is a true compassion and faithful love, as well as the … Read more…
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. —Hebrews 13:2 Welcoming others is a cornerstone of godly behavior, and scripture calls all believers to the practice of hospitality. But sometimes we feel inadequate to this task. Does welcoming strangers require a beautiful home, gourmet food, and exp… Read more…
The Bible is the best-selling and most widely-read book in all of history. But despite its enduring popularity, how are we to understand the claim that this book was actually written by God? Especially in an age of heightened historical and anthropological inquiry, when we know more than ever about the Bible's history as an artifact made of words and pages… Read more…
Matt Stone is a surgical resident with a promising career ahead of him. But when Matt and two friends stumble upon a terrible research project run by the hospital chief surgeon and a local abortionist, he knows he has to do something—even if it means sacrificing his career. The abortionist and chief surgeon are collaborating in illegal experiments on… Read more…
Every follower of Christ will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ, the most important event in a Christian’s future. This can be an imposing, threatening possibility—unless people understand what it’s really all about and know what to expect. Facing Your Final Job Review brings together what the Bible says about this heavenly courtroo… Read more…
In this unique book, Pastor Eric Redmond confronts the important question of “Where are the black men in the African-American church?” with a candid approach that combines wisdom with a conversational tone. Instead of side-stepping issues, Redmond converses with readers about some of their reasons for not going to church—the church seems geared towa… Read more…
The popular view of Christianity today is a list of rules. Do's and Don't seems to be what it is all about. But if that's what we think Christianity is all about then we have a lot to learn. The key to understanding Christianity is not something we have to do, but rather something that Jesus Christ has already achieved on our behalf. Christ's Glorious Ach… Read more…
“The 'Salt-Cellars' might be safely commended, even to that vague and not very earnest personage, the general reader. Let him open the books where he may, he will find something to make him stop and read.” — Daily News “This is a book to be kept close at hand for a spare five minutes; there is not a sentence in it which does not fulfill the requir… Read more…
How did a farm boy from Charlotte, North Carolina become one of America's most influential preachers and revered evangelists? This compelling oral biography written by noted historians and longtime friends Graham Deborah H. Strober and Gerald S. Strober traces Billy Graham's early life from milking cows on the family farm to his religious training, his m… Read more…
Dwight L. Moody, the renowned evangelist, believed that the power of the Holy Spirit had been too much overlooked, as though it were not practical. Moody wrote, "The result is lack of power in testimony and work. If we would work, 'not as one that beats the air,' (I Corinthians 9:26) but to some definite purpose, we must have this power from on high. With… Read more…