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Revival history expert filters fact from fiction in the story of one of the best-known revivals. Scotland has played host to a vast array of religious revivals over the course of its history, but by far the best known of these is the Lewis Revival of 1949-52 (also known as the Hebrides revival). The stories around it are extraordinary, with the Spirit working in the lives of many people across this Scottish island. There have been, however, rumours and myths that have grown up around the stories of the Lewis Revival, that did not actually occur. Revival history expert, Tom Lennie, examines the eyewitness accounts and untangles the amazing true story from the exaggerations that it has been caught up in. With an evidence-based approach to the story, Lennie walks readers through the Revival in six sections: Revival island Barvas breakout Revival extended Revival in focus Revival controversy Post revival In essence, powerful preaching, based on God's word sparked a life changing event for hundreds of individuals, and that still has an impact today.

Well-known hymn writer Theologian, persecuted for his beliefs Man of logic More than a biography, also theology

The Armed Forces live in a different world. It can be a closed life with enormous pressures - after all, how many careers ask you to lay your life on the line in order to achieve the organisation's objectives? The Soldier's and Airmen's Scripture Readers Association (SASRA) was formed to help people in the Armed Services form a relationship with God. All around the world Scripture Readers have taught what the Bible says to men and women in the Army and Air Force.This book is a testimony to the 'Missionaries in Khaki and Blue' who seek to faithfully witness to Jesus Christ. Updated for the 21st century, this is a collection of stories of real people facing real problems and demonstrating how faith in the living God wins through against the odds. These are stories of heroism, shame, anguish and jubilation - stories of men and women from Aircraftsman to General.

The recounting of the story of Revival on the Scottish Isle of Lewis in the late 1940 s. It is a fascinating blend of history, biography and testimony. It includes the eye-witness accounts from Duncan Campbell & Mary Peckham

God redeemed Mez from the prison of violence and substance abuse. This is his story of peace and restoration from the consequences of the past.

Written by a Consultant Psychiatrist at King's College Hospital 'This book is a celebration of God's Grace' - John Stott Examines the lives of some of the greatest characters in church history

We shouldn't be surprised when we have the examples in the Bible of David and Saul of Tarsus! John Pollock's deft, biographical pen sweeps over great reformers, liberators and evangelists of the 18th and 19th centuries. He shows their spiritual development, often from unpromising beginnings, and encourages us to believe that God can use us too. Characters include:John Newton, William Wilberforce, James Ramsey, Sir Charles MiddletonSir George Williams, The 7th Earl of Shaftsbury, Robert Raikes, Elizabeth FryThomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Sir Henry Havelock, Sir Herbert EdwardesD L Moody, Brownlow North, R A Torrey, Bramwell Booth, Lord RadstockHudson Taylor, Adoniram Judson, Mildred Cable, Stanley Smith, Rosalie Harvey, James Chalmers, Ernest Presswood, John and Betty Stam, Sir Wilfred Grenfell, Mary Slessor and Rowland Bingham.

Fly across deserts, jungles, mountains and swamps; be transported to many inaccessible areas in the world with Mission Aviation Fellowship employees who are giving hope to farflung communities. This compilation includes various accounts of MAF workers and invites you to experience a week in their lives.

Prominent in the rise of Calvinism Introduces you to the 'real' Theodore Beza Tackles misconceptions and historical inaccuracies

Read the story of a life lived safely within the lines, that God turned upside down. From social star of 1930's Chicago to a Wycliffe missionary in South America and the USSR, Elaine Townsend's life was far from boring. Meet the woman who became Cameron Townsend's wife, and discover how a life can be filled with adventure, by simply saying 'yes' to God. Through each stage of Elaine's life her trust and dependence on her Saviour shines as an example to believers everywhere, yet there are also weaknesses with which we can all identify. This account of her struggles and successes is filled with stories gathered from those who knew Elaine best, as well as insights into the mission work that renewed a generation's passion for Bible translation. Both encouraging and challenging, this thorough biography leads the reader to rightly recognise Elaine Townsend as one of the great Christian women of the 20th century - a demonstration of what God can do with a willing heart.

First hand account British missionaries kidnapped in Nigeria Story of God's grace in the midst of terrifying circumstances

In-depth biography of Columba of Iona Irish monk who is credited with taking Christianity to Scotland Examines many different facets of his life

I think there is real hope to be found, in the middle of our deepest traumas, in the good news about Jesus Christ. I also think that there is a place for us to find hope and community within the church. Because of these two beliefs, I truly think, distant though it may be, that we may even get to a place of peace within our souls and a place of forgiveness for those who hurt us so much. This is a book that has no easy answers and will offer none. This is a book that tries to get behind the tough questions of why God permits such abuses to occur in this world. Using his own story of childhood abuse, Mez McConnell tells us about a God who is just, sovereign and loving. A good father who knows the pain of rejection and abuse, who hates evil, who can bring hope even in the darkest place. 'It's not a pagan rags to Christian riches story. It's real, raw and radical. I suspect that there will be as many people shocked by the Bible teaching that Mez wrestles with, as there will be those shocked by the abuse he suffered. With chapters like 'The glorious, wonderful reality of Hell' and 'The terrible reality of Heaven', there is no chance of this book being perceived as comfortable.' - David Robertson, Christian Today https: //christiantoday.com/article/my-favourite-christian-book-of-2019/133774.htm

Missionary & athlete Eric Liddell Sporting biography Beyond 'Chariots of Fire'

Matthew Henry (1662‿1714) is highly‿valued by contemporary preachers and Bible users. Here we get a closer look at the life of Matthew Henry by an author who has had a life‿long interest in Matthew Henry and his writings. Matthew Henry was the son of a Puritan pastor who had been silenced by the government of the time. Nevertheless Philip Henry, a godly man reared his family on Christian principles and Matthew followed the Lord from an early age. Although it was difficult to find suitable ministerial training, Matthew Henry eventually studied for the ministry. With government opposition relaxing, he became a Presbyterian pastor in Chester in 1687 and later in London from 1712. It is astonishing to note the amount of preaching and writing that he accomplished despite suffering from ill‿health and knowing intense sorrow in his family life.

13th February 2020 saw the 75th anniversary of the controversial raid on Dresden. First hand account evaluating the raid and Bomber Command's heavy bombing strategy as told from the perspective of an RAF Navigator.

Erasmus was born in 1469 so you might not have heard of him; to his contemporaries this would be unthinkable. To them he was a modern Socrates whose learning and wisdom had not been equalled for a thousand years 'a kind of divine being sent down to us from heaven'. University of Toronto Press's 'Collected Works of Erasmus' will extend to 86 volumes. This includes his letters. Erasmus corresponded on a massive scale all over Western Europe: including kings, popes, professors, humanists and many more - anyone who was anyone at some stage penned the words 'My Dear Erasmus.' The march of history has not been kind to Erasmus. In spite of his phenomenal achievements Luther, concealed behind the Reformation, has eclipsed him. Yet the influence of Erasmus led to that Reformation. His life and work shows how God can use someone not in sympathy with the church to stimulate one of its greatest periods of growth and spirituality.

The story of Bethan, Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones' wife A story of faithfulness First ever biography of Bethan Lloyd-Jones

If you think of Knox as the dull Presbyterian, prepare to think again! John Knox is one of the most colourful figures in church history and his impact is still felt around the world. Five hundred years after his death, Steven J. Lawson seeks in this book to ignite our faith for Jesus through Knox's amazing story.

In over thirty engagingly written and illustrated pieces Peter Jeffery applies the good news of the Christian faith and teaching in a way you and others will love reading about it. These tracts are supplied on three formats PDFs US letter size for folding and UK A4 size for folding and as HTML text so you can load them on your website. Purchase of this CD licenses you or your church or your Christian organization to print and distribute as many of these tracts as you wish and to publish and circulate them electronically by email or on the world wide web.

May Nicholson was a notorious drunkard in Ferguslie Park, Paisley until she met the Lord at the age of 34. Since that point she has worked tirelessly to reach out to others.

An Enlightening Exploration of The Christian Church During One of Its Most Turbulent Times. Includes:American War of IndependenceFrench RevolutionEuropean EnlightenmentIndustrial RevolutionAbolition of The Slave TradeThe Civil War FeaturesMapsChartsQuotesDrawings ‿Revolution‿ might just be the best word to describe the period from 1789 to 1914 which was a time of momentous and often violent change in the western world. The formation of the modern world amidst a time of empire, upheaval, revolution, and war. Political, social, economic,and religious transformation took place, which dramatically affected society at large and in turn the years that followed. In this fascinating book, the author focuses on key people, themes, and events to show that while often society is influenced by the Church, the reverse is equally true, for good and bad. This is not a book that just looks at the Church in history but a gripping explanation of the intertwining of the two, with the huge challenges faced across the various emerging denominations, as they begin to be seen as a worldwide Christian church.  On this truly exciting journey, here are a few of the many events you will explore.  We look at life after the American War of Independence where different preachers took varying stances for it, against it and pacifistic. How the French Revolution toppled a monarchy and changed the relationship between church and state. How the European enlightenment accompanied the decline of the church along with emerging movements in Germany, the urbanisation of England after the industrial revolution and the rise in Christian socialism.  The results of the American civil war and the moral initiatives which resulted in the abolition of slavery,while the struggles with racism and anti‿Semitism continued. The landmark publication and acceptance of Charles Darwin‿s ‿The Origin of Species‿. Meanwhile there is an explosion in oversees missionary work with the likes of David Livingstone in Africa, Hudson Taylor in China, and William Carey in India. And finally,the setting of the scene for the arrival of World War One.

Christian heroes ? George Muller, Corrie ten Boom, Billy Graham etc. Stories of day to day living Lessons of forgiveness, adversity, prayer etc God's transforming grace

The wit and work of May Nicholson Amazing testimonies from the Preshal Trust Where hugs and holiness operate side by side!

TOP Publications believes this work will be valuable to some who may not be aware that it exists. This is a reprint of a book authored by Edward M. Goulburn, D.D., D.C.L. [In England, a D.D. is an earned degree and a D.C.L. is A Doctor of Civil Law] Dean of Norwich in England, 1864, and it has survived long enough for the copyright to expire and the book to enter the public domain. A public domain book is one that was never subject to copyright or whose legal copyright term has expired. We realize it will not be popular among some ministers of the Bible and Gospel because of its antiquity, but for those who take the time to read it, a reward lies ahead. Some marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this book -a reminder of this book's long journey from the original publisher to a library and finally to you. As many stray marks as possible were removed. Dean Burgon was one of the most successful defenders of the KJB and its underlying text, the Received Text (TR), and is revered by many. Dean Goulburn, said: "…in studying Dean Burgon's character and career, has found him to be in every way too large a man to be adequately portrayed on a very small canvass. While the name of person of less note, who yet may have established a claim to be gratefully remembered by those who come after them, are sufficiently preserved from oblivion by a Memoir, there are those, surely, whose intellectual and moral pre-eminence, and whose manifoldness of gift and power, challenge a life…His friends claim for Dean Burgon that, in regard of the variety and versatility of his intellectual powers, the intensity of his moral faculties, and that profound veneration for the Word of God which formed the chief feature both of his spiritual character and of his teaching, he showed a pre-eminence among the men of his generation, which abundantly entitles him to a Life as distinct from a Memoir. The outline of his character, not to be traced, will, ti is hoped, serve to justify this claim. The first character, then, in which, when his name is mentioned, John William Burgon is thought of, is that of a theologian… But I must pass from his intellectual gifts to speak of the faculties of a more moral cast, in which he was equally versatile." (pp. 341 349) (see pp 396 - 400 a calendar of the flood)The appendices alone are worth the cost of the book because they are Dean Burgon's explanation of: Excepts from the Notes and Memoranda on Shakespeare The Raising of Jairus' Daughter, a Prophetic History Calendar of the Flood

TOP Publications believes this work will be valuable to some who may not be aware that it exists. This is a reprint of a book about the Dean of the University of Chichester in England, 1864, and it has survived long enough for the copyright to expire and the book to enter the public domain. A public domain book is one that was never subject to copyright or whose legal copyright term has expired. We realize it will not be popular among some ministers of the Bible and Gospel because of its antiquity, but for those who take the time to read it, a reward lies ahead. Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this book - a reminder of this book's long journey from the original publisher to a library and finally to you. As many stray marks as possible were removed. Dean Burgon was one of the most successful defenders of the KJB and its underlying text, the Received Text (TR), and he is revered by many.The work is by Edward Meyrick Goulburn, D.D., D.C.L. Dean of Norwhich who said: "Burgon was in this country the leading religious teacher of his time, who brought all the resources of genius and profound theological learning to rebut the encroachments of Rationalism, by maintaining inviolate the integrity of the written Word of God as the Church has received it; by pointing out its depth, its versatility of application, and absolute inexhaustibility of significance; and by insisting upon it paramount claims to the humble and reverent reception of mankind, as having been "given by Inspiration of God…."By faith we stand" spiritually, And the great object of faith,-the stay and support on which it assures itself in temptation and trial, -is the Word of God."Dean Burgon's works such as "Revision Revised, are second to none for defending the "Traditional Text" upon which stands the King James Bible. Any criticism of his work is worthless if and when his comments are thoroughly understood. His biography is a testimony to his righteousness and virtue. It is no wonder that God chose this man to defend His Words against the apostate in this age. .His other works include "The Pastoral Office," "The Causes of Corruption of the Traditional Text, Vol 2," "the Last Twelve Verses of Mark," "Inspiration and Interpretation," The Traditional Text," "Revision Revised," as well as many articles and sermons. He was Dean of Chichester and the religious leader of his age. Stray marks are a result of the antiquity of the work