Christian Focus

The Stain That Stays

The Church’s response to the sexual misconduct of its leaders

John Armstrong

'Eschewing both legalism and apathy, Armstrong points a biblical way forward to protecting God's sheep and recovering fallen shepherds...he has provided us with an extremely valuable, wise and balanced discussion.'

Why Should God Bother With Me?

Christianity Freshly Explored

Simon Austen

"Part C.S. Lewis, part John Stott, Austen invites conversation with unbelievers. God has in fact bothered with us more than we know."

A Method for Prayer

Freedom in the Face of God

Matthew Henry

Prayer is an amazing privilege, but it's also a discipline for which we need direction and instruction. Like a trellis, Henry's Method for Prayer helps us to grow up in a Godward direction, not only to think more biblically, but to pray more biblically as well.

The Obedience Option

Because God knows what's good for us

David W. Hegg

"Written by a veteran pastor, this well-informed book encourages and challenges us to think about crucial truths at the intersection of faith and practice."

The Life of God in the Soul of the Church

The Root and Fruit of Spiritual Fellowship

Thabiti Anyabwile

"Building on what Christ has accomplished for us, this apostolic view of sanctification fleshes out what it means also for Christ to be formed in us, as we are conformed to his image. For anyone who doubts the practical relevance of good theology, this book will be a turning point."

Systematic Theology (Volume 1)

Grounded in Holy Scripture and understood in light of the Church

Douglas F. Kelly

If this first installment is any indication, Douglas Kelly's three-volume Systematic Theology is sure to set a new standard. Harvesting decades of steady scholarship and equally steady engagement in all facets of the church's life and ministry, Kelly displays the richness of the Christian Faith, particularly in its Reformed expression. Christians of all traditions will benefit greatly from the catholic breadth, appropriate but not bewildering depth, and exegetical insight of this remarkable work.

The Trinity And the Covenant of Redemption

J. V. Fesko

... displays the vitality and richness of the covenant of redemption for other doctrines-not least, the Trinity. In both method and substance, this is an exemplary work that will edify as well as inform.

Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul

Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology

Robert J. Cara

Robert Cara is a specialist and adds fresh arguments against the NPP interpretation. And yet, he writes in a way that makes the issues accessible to pastors who need informed responses to this influential trend.

Death in Adam, Life in Christ

The Doctrine of Imputation

J. V. Fesko

Conversations over imputation are rarely informed by the history of interpretation. Fesko introduces us to seminal figures in this development and no engagement with original sin or justification should overlook his careful spade work.

Chosen in Christ

Revisiting the Contours of Predestination

Cornelis P. Venema

… this book brings abundant exegesis and theological argument to bear on a controversial but wonderful truth.  I’m delighted to commend such a learned and helpful work.

A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology

An Evangelical Perspective

Panagiotis Kantartzis

Pastor Kantartzis covers the most important points with clear, concise and well–researched prose. If you want the best engagement with Orthodoxy from an evangelical perspective, look no further.

The Beauties of Boston

A Selection of the Writings of Thomas Boston

Thomas Boston

Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston.  Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something—or Someone—else.  Let Boston’s wisdom on a variety of ‘hot’
topics blow you away.

No Shadow of Turning

Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption

Ronni Kurtz

This is a terrific articulation of what Christians mean when they affirm the words of Malachi 3:6: ‘For I the LORD do not change…’  And, as Ronni Kurtz points out well, this unchangeable nature and purpose is good news for us:
‘…Therefore, O Israel, you are not consumed.’