The root of the word 'mission' means 'sending'. All Christian mission has its fountainhead in the God revealed in Scripture, who sent his Son for us, sends his Spirit to us, and summons all people to himself. The privilege and responsibility of his c
Nehemiah tells, first hand, the powerful story of the rebuilding of ancient Jerusalem's walls after the exile. This rebuilding, in the face of great odds, represented the renewal of the people's faith and the reforming of their conduct. In opening u
The book of Numbers, Raymond Brown reveals, offers a portraiture of a better life. Its message is eminently suited to our contemporary world, a world without firm spiritual and moral foundations. The country ahead is the pilgrim's goal and anchor. In
The book of Numbers, Raymond Brown reveals, offers a portraiture of a better life. Its message is eminently suited to our contemporary world, a world without firm spiritual and moral foundations. The country ahead is the pilgrim's goal and anchor. In
Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah are probably among the least-read books of the Bible, and rarely preached. However, Gordon Bridger encourages us to study and apply these three Old Testament prophets for several compelling reasons. As part of Scripture,
The Apostle Paul was bound by prison chains when he wrote to the church at Philippi. Despite his loss of liberty, and opposition from fellow-workers, the letter radiates joy - joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian
Many books on the practice of prayer seem to be informed more by the experiences of their authors than by Scripture. However, the Bible not only teaches us about prayer, it also gives us many examples of prayer. It is God's Word to us, and it teaches