Newly published from Christian Focus Publications is Geoffrey Chang’s examination of C H Spurgeon’s Reformed ecclesiology and Baptist polity… here is an excerpt from the conclusion: More than a century has passed since his death, and yet Spurgeon remains remarkably relevant for modern-day pastors and church leaders. Much attention has been given to Spurgeon over […]

The Pastor’s Soul – The Call and Care of an Undershepherd by Brian Croft and Jim Savastio, published by Evangelical Press (2018). Conrad Mbewe suggests that this book should be read by pastors at least once a year as a spiritual health check. I agree. Especially Part One where Paul’s command to Timothy (1 Timothy […]

As the founding headmaster of a boys school, Alun Ebenezer is perfectly suited to write a book for young men. In 30 short chapters this little book encourages young men to embrace their masculinity, swim against the current tide of gender-confusion, and act as real Biblical men. Ever down-to-earth and practical Alun Ebenezer taps into […]

This is the perfect sort of book to take on holiday – historical fiction that pulls you in to another time and place and edifies you along the way. Here is our original review… It might sound a rather frivolous title, but don’t be fooled – this is a book with serious historical substance. The […]

Pause – How to enjoy God, find hope & bear fruit through midlife and the menopause by Sarah Allen (10Publishing, 2024) I’m must admit to being rather dismissive when I first saw this book being publicised. I mean, really? Do we really have to have a Christian book about every stage of life… even the […]

Freedom of conscience is an issue that pops up repeatedly. Roger Williams was a ‘rebel Puritan’ who grappled with this issue and was sadly persecuted for his views. Read our 2020 review of this biography: Perhaps this is not the most colourful re-telling of what must have been a very colourful life. But it is […]

Last weekend (Saturday 15th June 2024) I spent an excellent day at the Strength in Truth Conference in Surrey with a well stocked bookstall. Described as ‘A strict baptist conference for young people’ this conference aims to provide a forum for young people to meet up and hear Biblical viewpoints on a wide variety of […]

This article is taken from the Sinner Saved Magazine, Spring 2024. It was written by Henry Fowler (1779 – 1838) who was a hymnwriter and pastor at Gower Street Chapel (1821-1838). I cannot but mourn at the sad state of Zion. Surely the shadows of the evening are stretched out over us! Few are the […]

Covenant Foundations by Alec Motyer, published by Christian Focus Publications (2024) This is well written, and in as simple language as it can get when the topic is Covenant Theology! It gives some truly enlightening explanations of Bible passages. It traces the backbone of God’s covenants running through the whole Bible, and thus it confirms […]

A response to the article entitled ‘The Word of the Lord Endureth For Ever’ in the Friendly Companion for August 2023. The article contends that trousers are not to be worn by women on the basis of Deuteronomy 22:5, The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put […]

Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in your Church by Jamie Dunlop We all know the familiar texts on the importance of brotherly love and unity in the church. But are we honest with ourselves about our commitment to this? Especially unity with ‘those people’ – the ones who, […]

This is one to keep an eye out for – if you enjoy satire. Reminiscent of C S Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, Natalie Brand has cleverly written a series of letters from the Heart to the Tongue. The Heart strongly berates the Tongue for all manner of sly and malicious dealings demonstrating the many references in […]