Gerald Bray

Not Home Yet

Theology

“Christians have a particular understanding of the world we live in because we believe that it has been created by God. We must take care of it. Ian Smith provides a theological underpinning for the kinds of actions that are required if we are to fulfill our creation mandate. This book is an important contribution to a necessary debate, and I recommend it highly to all who have a serious interest in the subject.”

Orthodox Anglican Identity

Theology

“The current crisis in the Anglican world has revived interest in its identity and coherence as an ecclesiastical tradition. The great merit of this book is that it demonstrates how difficult it is for those who are ‘orthodox’ on current issues, like same-sex marriage, to formulate a consistent picture of Anglicanism that will gain general acceptance among those who have reacted against recent liberal trends. Conservative Anglicans need to get their act together, and Dr. Erlandson shows us how likely they are to encourage further division rather than promote the unity they officially seek. A challenging book for all Anglicans who look for spiritual renewal in the church.”

Our Triune God

Christian Living

“The Westminster Shorter Catechism tells us that 'man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.' In this book, the authors bring that affirmation to life by showing us that the Trinity is not just a doctrine to be believed but a relationship to be experienced and enjoyed. Pastors, teachers, and believers everywhere will be refreshed and challenged by this stirring call to a deeper participation in the love of the triune God.”

Passion and Resurrection Narratives

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this important book, the author gives us a detailed examination of the techniques used to expound a key topic by the leading Latin exegetes of the classical age of patristic theology. General principles are illustrated by using specific examples that deepen our appreciation of both the era and its achievements.”

Pointing to the Pasturelands

Theology

“This valuable collection of the late Jim Packer's essays in Christianity Today reveals a man who was often insightful, occasionally whimsical, and always deeply personal. Readers will discover his opinions on a wide range of subjects and quarry this volume for quotes and illustrations they can use in their own ministries. A valuable resource that will keep its author's name alive for the next generation and beyond.”

Preaching Hebrews

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book shows us how a twenty-first-century preacher can apply the great biblical sermon that we know as the Epistle to the Hebrews. In a series of lively and hard-hitting chapters, Dr. Webster takes us into the heart of the gospel message and demonstrates that it is as relevant today as it was when it was first proclaimed.”

Rediscovering the Church Fathers

Theology

“Haykin has given us a user-friendly introduction to the early centuries of the Christian church. He illustrates the key elements of the church’s teaching by referring to the lives and teachings of major figures of the time, most of whom are little known to nonspecialists. Ordinary people need to know about these things, and this book is a great place to begin.”

Reformation Anglican Worship

Theology

“Liturgical worship has become the focus of much controversy as different provinces of the Anglican Communion have followed divergent paths. This book situates Anglican devotion in Holy Scripture and emphasizes the importance of both preaching and sacramental practice. A clarion call to a renewed way of thinking about these key subjects, it is faithful to the tradition without being hidebound to antiquarianism. Pastors, students, and liturgists will all benefit.”

Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation

Science & Faith

“Like almost all the church fathers, Augustine was fixated on Genesis 1–3, which he rightly saw as the key to the Christian worldview. Dr. Ortlund takes us back to the man and his beliefs, at once so distant from and yet so near to our own concerns. Modern readers will be challenged by Augustine's insights, and by entering into dialogue with him, they may find answers to the dilemmas they confront. An exciting book on a key topic for our times.”

Sojourners and Strangers

Theology

“The doctrine of the church is one that continues to divide Christians, and especially Protestants, from one another. Dr. Gregg Allison has grasped this thorny nettle and produced a book that presents both the basic principles that unite us and the controversies that continue to produce different ecclesial formations. He maintains his own conservative, Reformed Baptist convictions while being fair to those who hold other views, making his book a valuable contribution to our understanding of this vitally important subject.”

Systematic Theology

Theology

“A systematic theology written from a classical Reformed perspective that takes a fresh approach and aims to reach an audience not schooled in the technical terminology of the discipline—it is a tall order, but Robert Letham has triumphed with a text that is both readable and reliable. Not only pastors and students but also ordinary churchgoers will grow in their faith as they study a book with such depth and clarity of vision. A masterpiece.”

The 1662 Book of Common Prayer—Pew Format

Preaching & Worship

“By sensitively updating the language and adapting the content for use by the worldwide Anglican Communion, this 1662 Book of Common Prayer, International Edition, makes a most welcome contribution toward making the classical liturgy of Anglicanism accessible to younger people and to a wider audience. Those who use it will rediscover a liturgical tradition that has shaped the spiritual life of generations of faithful Anglicans and be strengthened in their faith as they make their pilgrim way to the celestial city.”

The Appearing of God Our Savior

Theology

“This is an excellent guide to three New Testament epistles that are vitally important for the life of the church. Smith structures her introduction around their major themes: the sovereign purposes of God, the need for and nature of salvation, and the proclamation of the message and its outworking in the life of the Christian community. A great place to begin to understand what God is saying to his pilgrim people here on earth, as we await the final outworking of his plan for us and the whole of creation.”

The Consolations of Theology

Theology

“This remarkable book shows us how the best Christian theology has always informed the mind and comforted the soul at the same time. It is an outstanding achievement and will help us all to appreciate more deeply the salutary effect that theological study can and should have on our lives.”

The Devoted Life

History & Biography

“Just what we need--a user-friendly guide to the spiritual classics of seventeenth-century Puritanism which will bring long-forgotten works back to life and encourage a new generation to move on to the meat of evangelical spirituality. From the familiar John Bunyan to the virtually unknown John Howe, this collection takes in a range of writers who bear witness to the enormous riches of our Protestant heritage which continue to shape and sustain the modern church. This anthology will open people's eyes to behold wonders of which few have ever dreamed, and it is sure to become a standard reference work wherever the English Reformation heritage is held in honor.”

The Ecclesiology of Donald Robinson and D. Broughton Knox

Theology

“The Anglican Diocese of Sydney (Australia) is becoming known around the world for its unique brand of churchmanship, which owes a great deal to a remarkable succession of leaders in the mid- and late-twentieth century. Until now, however, little research has been done on this phenomenon and misconceptions abound. Dr. Kuhn has laid bare the origins and significance of this ecclesiological movement by concentrating on two of its leading exponents.”

The Glory of God

Theology

“There is no theme more central to the message of Scripture than the glory of God. He created the world so that his name would be glorified in and by the things he made, and he has saved us so that we might glorify him in eternity. It is a focus that a self-centered generation badly needs to recover, and the contributors to this volume have given us a wonderful introduction on which to base our reflections and our worship.”

The Great Tradition of Christian Thinking

Discipleship & Christian Education

“In a clear and concise presentation of the great thinkers of the church, the authors of this book launch a new series that promises to provide students with an important key to unlock the treasure store of the Christian tradition. They show us once again how exciting Christianity is and why it has captured the minds of successive generations. At a time when our faith is being challenged as never before, this introduction to its riches promises to equip the saints of the next generation to claim their inheritance and extend it further to the glory of God.”

The Possibility of Salvation Among the Unevangelized

Theology

“A very thorough investigation of Clark Pinnock's theology which sets it quite clearly within the framework of traditional evangelical thought and shows how and to what extent Pinnock has deviated from that. Dr Strange has covered the ground as well as anyone could, and his conclusions are both coherent and sensible. It will undoubtedly be an important reference work for anyone interested in current evangelical thought.”

The Trinity Hurdle

Apologetics

“This intriguing book fills a gap in the literature which few may have noticed but which is significant nonetheless. Christadelphians are not well-known and have often been overlooked, but their non-Trinitarian beliefs are more widely shared and their claims need to be considered--and answered. Sutcliffe has done an admirable job of researching the Christadelphian claims and providing the kind of response that is needed.”