Jonathan St John
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Jonathan St. John expertly tackles the Christian threads woven into this beloved fairy tale that has inspired many famous works throughout literary history. A wonderful tool for homeschoolers, book clubs, teachers, parents, and more, this Christian Reader's Guide walks through the many layered characters, themes, and plot points and carefully reveals the nature of God, Christ's sacrifice, and the relationship between The Father and his beloved children...
2) Lilith
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"Lilith" is the 1895 fantasy novel by George MacDonald, the pioneering and widely influential Scottish writer and Christian minister. It is the story of Mr. Vane, the owner of a library that seems to be haunted by a former librarian, a spirit that resembles a raven. When Vane finally encounters the wraith, called Mr. Raven, he comes to discover that it knew his father, who now resides in "the region of the seven dimensions". Vane follows the apparition...
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This daily reading from Charles H. Spurgeon is exactly what the Christian needs to find peace and fulfillment by understanding God's promises to His children. Spurgeon carefully explains the purpose and intention of the promises in Scripture and lays one out per day for Christians to meditate on and then to cash in. He explains that requesting is the final step in realizing the gifts waiting to be given. The promises of God are real, and waiting only...
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The object of this little book is first-of-all to remind all Christian workers of the greatness and the glory of the work in which God gives a share. It is nothing less than that work of bringing men back to their God, at which God finds His highest glory and blessedness. As we see that, it is God's own work we have to work out, that He works it through us, that in our doing, it His glory rests on us and we glorify Him, we shall count it our joy,...
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The Bondage of the Will is fundamental to an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Reformation. In these pages, Luther gives extensive treatment to what he saw as the heart of the gospel. Free will was no academic question to Luther; the whole gospel of the grace of God, he believed, was bound up with it and stood or fell according to the way one decided it. Luther affirms our total inability to save ourselves and the sovereignty of divine...
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"For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come." –Hebrews 13:14
At the very heart of God's plan for the world stands an extraordinary city. Beginning with the garden of Eden in Genesis and ending with the New Jerusalem in Revelation, the biblical story reveals how God has been working throughout history to establish a city filled with his glorious presence. Tracing the development of the theme of city in both testaments,...
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Charles Spurgeon is considered one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs us how young Charles learned to look to Christ alone for salvation, and how he never tired of point others to his savior. See how God used this young country boy to preach to thousands, provide training for pastors, start orphanages, and stand against those who denied basic teachings of the Bible. Colorful illustrations,...
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Anselm is probably the greatest theologian who lived during the time between Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. His compelling yearning to know and love God as He is revealed to us in Scriptures shaped his life and permeates all of his writings. He found the greatest joy in communion with God, but was thrusted into the difficult political scene of the 11th-12th centuries. He didn't work well with kings and, at one point, he had most of the English...
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In John 17, Jesus prayed for the unity of the church. Yet today, we tend to accept disunity as inevitable. In this book, Anthony Burgess calls us to addresses the spiritual and visible unity that Jesus desires for His people. Burgess speaks of how union and communion with Christ and His people are "the life and comfort of believers." Giving careful consideration of what Christian unity should look like, Burgess excels at uncovering common causes of...
10) Jonathan Edwards
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FINALIST at the 2015 San Diego Book Awards.Jonathan Edwards lived at a time when many people were seriously questioning long-accepted ideas about the world, life, and God, and his answers to these questions have left a mark on the way we think today. While he is often remembered as the preacher of a scary sermon about a spider dangling over a fire, he remains significant as one of the greatest thinkers America has produced. Simonetta Carr traces the...
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Collection of Puritan prayers and meditations that will help personal and public prayer.
This collection of eighty theologically rich and beautifully written prayers and meditations, adapted from Puritan prayers and prose, will enrich and deepen your prayer life.
While retaining the dignity and beauty of the original language, Tim Chester has updated key words and phrases, making the book accessible to modern readers.
Each prayer combines beautiful...
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The world needs real men. Christian men. But real manhood doesn't just happen.
Are you ready for basic training?
In A Call to Action, Ebenezer Alun calls young men to stop being passive and pursue godly character. In thirty chapters, he provides practical steps for pursuing godly manhood. Take action to become the man of God you must be-the man who our churches, schools, universities, workplaces, families, communities, and countries need you to...
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An Honest, Well-Experienced Heart introduces us to the life and writings of Puritan preacher and author John Flavel (1627-1691). In his brief, introductory biography, Adam Embry discusses Flavel's background, ministry, and theology of keeping the heart, which, for Flavel, is the great business of a Christian's life. Centuries ago, Flavel wrote, Above all other studies in the world, study your own hearts. Embry guides us through forty-two short passages...
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Get everything you can out of your time reading the classics with the Christian Guides to the Classics Series!
Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the "Great Works" through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Beginning with "why the classics matter" and "the nature and function of literature," readers will find a helpful path to reading and analyzing influential works in the Western canon.
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15) John Owen
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John Owen was a great Puritan preacher who lived in England. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs readers about Owen s life, revealing some of the things that interested him while in school, the care he showed to people when he became a pastor, and the influential books that he wrote. Readers will also come to understand the difficult times in which Owen lived, and how he handled the terrors of war and religious persecution. Full of illustrations...
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Some of the most familiar words ever spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ are "Come to Me." These words were spoken not just to individuals, but cities, nations, and peoples wearied by an unrest of their own making in contrast to the Son of God at peace.
In this heartfelt book, Geoff Thomas warmly reminds us that the best thing we can do is embark on this happy journey. Reading this book, you will see the benefits to be found, be warned of the consequences...
17) Drink Deeply
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A collection of sermons that will ignite a craving for God's word. John Flavel urges his congregation to deepen their understanding of scripture, which will improve their relationship with God, strengthen their faith against spiritual attacks and false teachings, and transform their lives. Stressing the importance of discernment grown from immersion in God's word, the practical and concise advice contained here also serves as a useful and encouraging...
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A sensitive exploration of the Bible's teaching on sexuality.
Is it ok to be gay and Christian? Does the Bible really say that homosexuality is wrong? Is sexual orientation fundamental to identity?
Author and speaker Sam Allberry has expanded and restructured his best-selling book, which draws on his own experience as a believer who experiences same-sex attraction. As well as exploring Bible passages that talk directly about homosexuality, this...
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Are you dying? If not, then you have not yet begun to live. The Bible teaches us that when God forgives a person by the death of Jesus Christ, He starts a process in him of dying daily putting his sinful habits to death as he lives in union with Christ. Though being born again brings fundamental changes in a person's soul, every Christian has sin remaining in him. Pastor Geoffrey Thomas explains how Christians can fight and conquer sin in their lives...
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Encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture with these easy-to-use 10-minute daily devotions for families.
These simple 10-minute family devotions in Luke's Gospel explore Jesus' character through nine meals that he shared with people.
The format is the same as The Wonder of Easter with different questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.
As you read these passages,...