1. The Soul Winner - Spurgeon, C. H.
297 pages, paperback, Whitaker House.
Here is the incomparable liveliness and humour of Spurgeon on his favourite subject. Every believer has a part in the great harvest of souls, and this is stimulating reading. All who witness for Christ, and especially message-preparers, will be really glad that they read this. A tremendous start to this Sequel List.

2. Two booklets:

The Lord Gave the Word  - Watts, Malcolm H.
28 pages, booklet, TBS.
Subtitled - A Study in the History of the Biblical Text. This will be found to be really interesting. The author sets out to show why the Authorised Version remains ‘the best English translation of God’s infallible and inerrant Word’. This is the story of early Bible manuscripts and how they have been copied. There has been a faithful copying tradition (on which the KJV is based) and a corrupt tradition. All who are faithful to the Bible need to be well-informed about this.

The Power of Prayer Meetings - Peter Masters
26 pages, booklet, Sword & Trowel
Shows why corporate prayer is commanded by Christ and give unique promises. Includes practical advice on the form of the meeting, and style and content of prayer. An appendix shows why women should participate.
 

3. George Whitefield - Evangelist of the 18th-Century Revival
- Dallimore, Arnold
224 pages, paperback, Wakeman Trust.
People often ask, ‘Who is George Whitefield?’ which is sad, as he was possibly the greatest preacher of all, since Bible times. This is a first-choice biography because it gives a moving picture of Whitefield and of the outpourings of power witnessed in the great revival in both Britain and America. It does not duck the troubles, and will therefore help promote maturity in the reader.
 

4. The Bible on the Life Hereafter - William Hendriksen
222 pages, paperback, Wakeman.
This outstanding work consists of fifty very short, crystal-clear chapters, each answering a frequently asked question such as: shall we recognise one another in Heaven? What is the millenium? Immensely helpful to the bereaved, and perfect for study groups and classes.
 

5. Handbook of Revivals - Fish, Henry
282 pages, paperback, Counted Faithful.
This famous book defines revival, and surveys the occurrence of revivals in history. It includes considerable advice for practical outreach. There is nothing quite like this for stirring up a concern for vigorous evangelism.

 

6. The Dark Side of Christian Counselling - Williams, E.S.
155 pages, cloth, Wakeman.
In this book medical doctor Ted Williams challenges the claims of today's Christian counsellors, giving a clear-cut and interesting overview of the counselling movement. His survey of the careers and teaching of the giants of secular psychology, the pillars of its 'faith', is unique. Nowhere else are these great names so clearly critiqued from a Christian point of view, and their militant atheism laid bare. Yet these are the heroes of new Christian counselling.
 

7. Names of God - Stone, Nathan
159 pages, paperback, Moody Press.
Twelve Old Testament names of God are explained with devotional application. This is a very moving and encouraging way to learn more about the wonderful ways in which God keeps, protects and strengthens His people.

 

8. Communion with God - Owen, John,
abridged by Law, R. J. K.
209 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
Dr Law has made Owen’s weighty and powerful thoughts clear and readable. This book covers all aspects of communion with each person of the Godhead. A magnificent read.

9. PsychoHeresy - Bobgan, Martin & Deidre
259 pages, paperback, Eastgate.
Are we in the dark about what psychologists do, even in Christian counselling? The Bobgans’ books have made a huge impact, stimulating evangelical concern about the use of psychotherapies. This is packed with information about the myths of psychology. (Anyone thinking of studying psychology should take this on board.)
 

10. Worship or Entertainment? - Masters, Peter
100 pages, paperback, Wakeman.
Where will your church be five or ten years from now? - asks the author. With the adoption of contemporary music worship many have already changed beyond recognition. Yet more will do so. Here are four essential principles which Jesus Christ laid down for worship, and by which every new idea must be judged. Here also is a fascinating view of how they worshiped in Bible times, including their rules for the use of instruments, and the question is answered - What does the Bible teach about the content and order of a service of worship today?
 

11. The Momentous Event - Grier, W. J.
128 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
The Lord’s return, and how to interpret prophecy, are compelling subjects. This little book sets out the Bible’s own rules for understanding prophecies, and corrects many wrong ideas about the Saviour’s second coming. Readers also have Daniel’s mysterious seventy weeks unravelled for them.
 

12. Building an Outreach Sunday School - Masters, Jill
110 pages, paperback, Wakeman Trust.
This practical manual for the starting, enlargement and operation of Sunday Schools incorporates years of experience from one who has pioneered Sunday School work in a new town, and has been central for many years to the growth of Britain's largest Sunday School in the heart of London. This manual teems with information and tips which will help small as well as large Schools, but the transparent aim is to encourage the greatest growth possible, in gathering teenagers and children under the sound of the Word.
 

13. The Triumph of Truth - A Life of Martin Luther
- Merle D’Aubigné, J. H.
427 pages, paperback, Bob Jones University Press.
To know about Luther’s life enables one to feel the pulse of the great Reformation and to be excited by its victories in a new way. The editor of this quality paperback says: ‘Luther’s story was never better told than by Swiss historian Merle d’Aubigné.’
 

14. Not Like Any Other Book: Interpreting the Bible - Masters, Peter
161 pages, paperback, Wakeman.
A new approach to interpretation has gripped many evangelical seminaries and Bible colleges, an approach based on the ideas of unbelieving critics. This reveals what is happening, providing examples of right and wrong interpretation, and showing that the Bible includes its own rules of interpretation, and we should know what these are.

15. The Work of the Holy Spirit - Winslow, Octavius
223 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
It is time to read a substantial yet moving work on the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Readers will learn so much from this book that they will honour and depend upon the Holy Spirit as never before.

 

16. Faith, Doubts, Trials and Assurance - Masters, Peter
139 pages, paperback, Wakeman.
Ongoing faith is essential for answered prayer, effective service, spiritual stability and real communion with God. This book answers many questions about faith, such as - How may we assess the state of our faith? How can faith be strengthened? How should doubts be handled? How can we tell if troubles are intended to chastise or to refine? What can be done to obtain assurance? Can a believer commit the unpardonable sin? Exactly how is the Lord's presence felt? Dr Peter Masters provides answers, with much pastoral advice, drawing on Scripture throughout.
 

17. The Greatest Hoax on Earth? - Sarfati, Jonathan
336 pages, paperback, Creation Book.
This volume is a direct response to Richard Dawkins' latest work - The Greatest Show on Earth, subtitled, 'The Evidence for Evolution'. The dismantling of Dawkins found in this book is both formidable and convincing. We enthusiastically endorse it as immensely God-glorifying for believers, and as being informative and challenging to newcomers to this debate.
 

18. Five English Reformers - Ryle, J. C.
156 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
The book begins with the question, ‘Why were our reformers burned?’ Here are biographies of John Hooper, Rowland Taylor, Hugh Latimer, John Bradford and Nicholas Ridley. In warm, compelling style, Ryle describes the truths they died for and the great features of their Christian lives.
 

19. Prayer - Bunyan, John
172 pages, paperback, Banner of Truth.
This is two books in one - Praying in the Spirit (written in Bedford gaol), and The Throne of Grace published after Bunyan’s death. These contain numerous ‘nuggets of gold’ to help prayer and to solve many of its problems.

 

20. The Life and Diary of David Brainerd - Edwards, Jonathan (Editor)
297 pages, paperback, Baker.
‘Chiefly extracted from his diary’ by Edwards, the life of this truly selfless missionary will be a challenge and inspiration to all readers. A classic every believer should have. (A bonus is that it contains a biography of Jonathan Edwards.)

 

21. The Inspiration & Authority of Scripture - Pache, Rene
349 pages, paperback, Sheffield Publishing.
This is the best and most readable presentation of its subject. Every believer should be able to define, for example, plenary and verbal inspiration. These and all other aspects of Scripture are engagingly set out by a great teacher. Pastors will want to prescribe this - a basic book for all believers.
 

22. A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith
- Reymond, Robert L.
1,210 pages, cloth, Nelson.
Portion Selected: Pages 623-801 (chapters 17, 18, 19): The Cross Work of Christ
This last book on the Sequel List launches the reader into a major systematic theology book. The portion chosen will fire the reader to tackle other portions. In a comment about this work Dr Albert N Martin particularly notes the way in which the author proceeds from Scripture passages to unfold and prove the doctrines, while most other writers in this field have tended to start with the doctrines and provide the proof texts afterwards. Dr Reymond is a Presbyterian and this obviously affects his treatment of the Church and Baptism. (While commenting on areas of disagreement, we think he has gone entirely the wrong way with the man of sin in Romans 7.) Nevertheless, this book is magnificent. It is surely the best single-volume systematic theology available today. To read a work such as this advances the reader into a new level of appreciation of the Lord and His ways, strengthening the soul, increasing praise, and equipping the mind for service.