Books

The Soul Winner
By Charles Spurgeon / Christian Focus Publications

Evangelist par excellence Spurgeon literally wrote the book on soul-winning. Distilling the Great Commission in this series of lectures, addresses and sermons he clearly and deftly conveys the length, depth and breadth of evangelism. He gives exacting definitions (so no ambiguity should remain) of, outlines qualifications and obstacles for, reveals the cost and reward of, and offers encouragement to those who should be about their "Father's business".

Six college lectures begin the tour through what Spurgeon calls the "main pursuit of every true believer", followed by four addresses given to Monday-evening prayer meetings for other preachers and teachers. Five instructive sermons follow, imparting such directives that will show the believer that "...he is wise who selects for his raw material immortal souls, whose existence shall outlast the stars." In word and in deed, Spurgeon is a giant upon whose shoulders we should eagerly yet humbly aspire to stand.

Charismatic Chaos
By John MacArthur / Zondervan

The charismatic movement has made an impact on the church unparalleled in history. But one legacy of the movement is confusion and mushy thinking. In Charismatic Chaos, John MacArthur calls for biblical evaluation and analyzes the doctrinal differences between charismatics and non-charismatics in the light of Scripture.

"My principal concern," writes MacArthur, "is to call the church to a firm commitment to the purity and authority of the Scriptures, and thereby to strengthen the unity of the true church." To tough questions that seem to divide, Charismatic Chaos provides tougher answers that strive to unite. This book tackles such questions as:

Is experience a valid test of truth?
Does God still give revelation?
Prophets, fanatics, or heretics?
Does God still heal?
What should we think of the Signs and Wonders movement?
Does the Bible promise health and wealth?

The Mortification of Sin
By John Owen / Christian Focus Publications

John Owen insisted on the importance of Christians dealing effectively with their sinful tendencies and attitudes. He believed that God, through his Word and Spirit, has provided the guidelines and the power for this to be achieved. In this book, John Owen effectively dismisses various excuses for not engaging in self-scrutiny and yet avoids the current trend of self-absorption. In so doing he provides principles to help believers live lives of holiness. We owe a great debt to our Christian forefathers who spent time studying the Bible and applying it to the world around them. The Christian Heritage series seeks to take the best and most practical of their works and re-present it for a new generation.

Pilgrim's Progress
By John Bunyan / Whitaker House Publishers

"The Pilgrim's Progress", is the classic fictional allegory of a young man named Christian who is on an adventurous journey across rough terrain, over sunlit hills, and through dark valleys. His trek is an intriguing story for all ages --the pilgrimage takes us from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City whose builder and maker is God."

All Loves Excelling
By John Bunyan / Banner Of Truth

All Loves Excelling is a reprint of John Bunyan's classic treatise on Ephesians 3:18-19 which Bunyan wrote as an aid to Christian growth in the interest of producing those who "sweeten churches and bring glory to God and to religion."