New releases: November 2007

By God's Word

The Scriptures are the glasses by which we bring the world into focus. When we look through the glasses of Scripture, we see God and his world and his people and ourselves more clearly. There are some things—especially about God—that we would never see at all without the Scriptures. There are many things about the world, others and ourselves that we would see in a completely distorted fashion without these glasses. The word of God changes our perspective.

Each week for the last few years, internationally renowned preacher and evangelist Phillip Jensen has written a short essay for the congregations he serves at St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral in Sydney about living in God's world, from the perspective of God’s word.

By God's Word is a collection of 60 of the best of these essays or reflections, which offer warm encouragement to live by God's word in every aspect of our lives—from prayer to politics, from forgiveness to fatherhood, and from drought to democracy. Each reflection is also followed by a Bible passage for further thought and reflection. Find out more.

Living with the Underworld

Evil spirits. Demons. Ghosts. Magic. Satan.

Do these words speak of a frightening spiritual reality? Or are they the silly remnants of a more superstitious age?

The modern world seems to lurch between these two attitudes. At one level, we have never been more sceptical about ghosts and demons and Satan. And yet there are many—even in Western societies—who are deeply fearful of evil spiritual forces. There are yet still more who find the topic fascinating, and endlessly devour movies and TV shows that exploit these ideas and themes.

Christians also often swing between paying the devil far too much attention or not enough attention. Some Christian groups become obsessed with notions of ‘spiritual warfare’ and ridding people of demons, while other Christians regard such talk—even though it is found in the Bible—as outdated and part of the superstitious misunderstanding of the world from less enlightened, less scientific times.

In Living with the Underworld, Peter Bolt, Head of New Testament Studies at Moore Theological College, takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the spiritual underworld revealed in the pages of Scripture, and shows how Jesus came to reveal its true nature, neutralize its power, and liberate us to live without fear. Find out more.

The Daily Reading Bible (Volume 12)

This popular devotional series is becoming the staple diet for many Christian's time with God. The Daily Reading Bible is an all-in-one resource and a good way to get started or keep going in your daily reading of the Bible.

This 12th volume contains 60 undated readings looking at Elijah, Matthew 1-4, and 1 Thessalonians. Find out more.

Christian Living for Starters

Just for Starters is known around the world as a leading Bible study resource for new Christians. Since 1979, thousands have used these seven clear and simple studies to learn the basics of what it means to be a Christian.

Christian Living for Starters continues where Just for Starters leaves off, providing clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life. Find out more.

The Purpose of Church

This is a collection of five challenging talks given by Phillip Jensen at a 2007 student conference:

• Talk 1 Glorifying God
• Talk 2 A Heavenly Perspective
• Talk 3 Listening to the Word
• Talk 4 Building the Body
• Talk 5 Mission to the World

This product is an audio CD but it is also available in MP3 format. Find out more.

Justification

This is a collection of four talks given by Rob Smith on justification and faith:

• Talk 1 Justification and faith in the OT
• Talk 2 Justification and faith in the Gospels
• Talk 3 Justification and faith in Paul's letters
• Talk 4 Justification and faith: personal implications

This product is an audio CD but it is also available in MP3 format. Find out more.

Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life (DVD)

John Chapman writes,

I am 76 years old. You may think it strange that I am talking about making the most of the rest of our lives. Humanly speaking, I don't have all that much left. The average male lives for 79 years. That doesn't leave me much time.

On the other hand, if there is life after death, if eternity is really eternity and I have the greater bulk of my life to look forward to, then that makes all the difference.

If there is life after death, is it possible to make the most of it? Is it possible to prepare for that life, or is it totally a matter of chance? These are the questions Tony and I want to address in this short DVD.

On this short DVD, well-known Bible teachers John Chapman and Tony Payne talk about making the most of eternity. They talk about how you can be confident there is such a thing, what it is like, who gets to go there and how you can be prepared for it.

This is a great evengelistic tool, and this format is an ideal alternative to the book for those who are less likely to read but more likely to watch an engaging discussion on TV. Find out more.