books by Christian Focus     books:       The Mystery of the Holy Spirit4 reviews R. C. Sproul Christian Focus, 2009 Ignorance dismissed... I read this book because I felt totally ignorant of the Holy Spirit. I know of the Holy Spirit's power and influence in today's world, but I couldn't say I understood it. I have read chapters on it from Systematic Theology books by Erickson and Grudem, but those books hardly touched on the subject. They both left so many questions unanswered. So here comes this little book, barely less than 200 ...             2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity (Focus on the Bible Commentaries) Dale Ralph Davis Christian Focus, 2007 Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpreting one of the most studied parts of the Bible. The lessons in 2 Samuel from the life of Israel, and David in particular, have obvious modern parallels. Davis writes with a pastor's heart AND the incisive brain of a respected theologian specialising in the Old Testament texts.             John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides (Historymakers)6 reviews Christian Focus, 2009 inspiring and powerful missionary classic John Paton was the famous 1800's missionary to the cannibals of the South Seas islands. This is his autobiography and it is over 500 pages long. I read it slowly over about 8 weeks. It was more than worth my efforts!! However, if you are not an avid reader, this book will probably be "too much" for you. I'd recommend getting one the shorter biographies of his life. But because this is John's ...             Focus on the Bible - 1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart (Focus on the Bible Commentaries)2 reviews Dale Ralph Davis Christian Focus, 2001 The Platonic ideal of commentaries D. Ralph Davis' commentaries (Judges, Joshua, I Sam., II Sam., I Kgs) -- ALL are consisently amazing. In fact, if I had just one commentary on each of thsoe books I'd take Davis. Davis is a former OT seminary prof, with a PhD., but has also been a pastor (Presbyterian PCA) for many years. These are all non-technical, unfootnoted, homiletical treatments. They are theologically rich, always ...             Finally Alive24 reviews John Piper Christian Focus, 2009 A deep look at a familiar idea I have been reading a lot lately. Though I have read books on many subjects, I have been reading most about the gospel. I am trying to study basic, foundational doctrine. I do this like someone examining the foundation of his home. I'm looking for cracks. I'm looking for areas in which my own doctrinal weakness may hinder my teaching and my ministry. This is why one of the first books I ...             Helpful Truth in Past Places: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Counselling1 review Mark A. Deckard Christian Focus, 2010 Excellent Excellent! This book provides both practical and biblical answers for difficult emotional and spiritual counseling issues. It is readable and useable. I highly recommend it.             The Family Worship Book: A Resource Book for Family Devotions6 reviews Terry L. Johnson Christian Focus, 2003 Teach Them Diligently The two hardest things about family worship are getting started and getting started. On the one hand I had a desire to lead my family in studying God's Word and helping us all to store it up in our hearts, but it is difficult with busy and erratic schedules to know when to do it. Combine that with the fact that there is very little precedent for actually leading it or knowing how to lead it and ...             Pilgrim's Progress2 reviews Bunyan John Christian Focus, 2005 Review of Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Some say that John Bunyan's famous allegory about Pilgrim's journey to the Celestial City is second only to the Bible itself in the number of copies sold worldwide. First published in 1678, this 330 year old allegory written by John Bunyan while incarcerated for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ without a license is as pertinent today as it was when it was written. Quick Review This book ...             One Thing5 reviews Storms Sam Christian Focus, 2004 Wonderfully Powerful Book! Sam Storms serves us well again with this book! His "Pleasures Evermore" should be the first you read, but then get this book. It is well worth the $10 you will pay to own it. God is breathtaking and Storms takes us to the edge of the cliff to gaze at His beauty. Go ahead and add this to your cart. You won't regret it!             From The Resurrection to His Return: Living Faithfully in the last days Don Carson Christian Focus, 2010 This is not another book on what view to hold about the reality of Jesus? return but it is about how to live in the light of his imminent return. Don Carson accurately determines that the Christian church has always lived in what the bible terms ?the last days??the period between his ascension to his Father in heaven and his return on the clouds of heaven. Based on Paul?s teaching in 2 Timothy 3, Don Carson gives wise council to the today?s ...             Young Person's Guide To Knowing God (pb)1 review St John Patricia Christian Focus, 2000 Better than others We've broadly sampled kids' devotional books--many that are sold and recommended by Focus on the Family and FamilyLife, but many have been disappointing--just too elementary or redundant for our kids. THIS BOOK IS EXCEPTIONAL. It has moving stories that powerfully illustrate biblical principles. There's just some talent that British authors have for telling a really moving story... Our ...             Trials of Theology, The: Becoming a 'proven worker' in a dangerous business1 review Andrew Cameron Christian Focus, 2009 A Blessing for Students of Theology, Both Young and Old This portion of the review is borrowed from Justin Taylor's blog: Between Two Worlds: John Piper on the newly released book The Trials of Theology, edited by Andrew Cameron and Brian Rosner (Christian Focus, 2010): When I began my theological studies in 1968 I devoured Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. If I were starting today I would devour The Trials of ...             Living Sacrifice: Willing to be Whittled as an arrow (Living...)1 review Helen Roseveare Christian Focus, 2007 A Thoughtful Devotional I heard Dr. Roseveare speak at a Women's Conference and was incredibly drawn to her humility and deep understanding of what it means to "walk worthy of the calling". Her book, "Living Sacrifice", has become a trusted devotional, helping me to realize just what it means to love God with all of my heart, mind, soul and strength. It seems that Christianity today celebrates our faith when ...             2 Kings: The Power and Fury (Focus on the Bible)2 reviews Dale Ralph Davis Christian Focus, 2005 Biblical, creative, insightful My first exposure to Dale Ralph Davis was his 1 Kings commentary, The Wisdom and the Folly. When I started preparing my preaching series on the lives of Elijah and Elisha, I read the commentary cover-to-cover, along with a bunch of other commentaries. Hands down, Davis was the most helpful. He's knowledgeable, Biblical, and creative. Creative in his presentation, and in his desire to dig in to ...             The Church Is Bigger Than You Think2 reviews Patrick Johnstone Christian Focus, 2000 Encouraging It is an encouraging book to a man trying to explain the importance of mission             Cambridge Seven, The: The true story of ordinary men used in no ordinary way (History Makers)2 reviews Pollock John Christian Focus, 2006 great writing Pollock is an excellent biographer. He makes nonfiction flow like fiction and inspires with his style and expression.             David Brainerd: A Flame for God (History Makers)1 review Vance Christie Christian Focus, 2009 David Brainerd: A Flame for God - Review Great Book! I read his diary that was compiled and published by Jonathan Edwards and really enjoyed it. This biography fills in so much surrounding information that it gives even more life and understanding to Brainards diary. If you don't have the time to read through Brainards diary this biography is a wonderful overview of Brainards life.             Gladys Aylward No Mountain Too High (Trail Blazers)2 reviews Grant Myrna Christian Focus, 2003 Come on Dad, read another chapter--Please! I recommend NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH, as a youth biography of Gladys Alward. This book takes the reader on an exciting a walk thru the life experiences of Gladys Alward,a British-born woman who felt God calling her to missionary work. Trusting the Lord, her travels take her across Russia to her destination --China-- where she lives, ministers and eventually dies. The author does well in ...             70 Great Christians: The Story of the Christian Church Hanks Geoffrey Christian Focus, 2000 From the first century to the present, Christians have been changing the world! In this fascinating account of the lives of 70 Christians, you'll discover how belief in Jesus inspired ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. From Paul to Martin Luther, Elizabeth Fry to Corrie ten Boom, you'll be moved by their courage and strengthened in your own spiritual journey. Includes plenty of pictures, maps and charts.             Richard Wurmbrand A Voice In The Dark (Trail Blazers)2 reviews Mackenzie Catherine Christian Focus, 2001 Compelling Faith Christians in America, England and Western Europe know little, if any, persecution; this is not so for Christians elsewhere in the world, even today. Thanks to the faith and perseverance of Richard Wurbrand, his wife Sabina and countless others, the modern persecuted church has a voice in the dark. This book is very well written, captivating and bittersweet. 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