Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers Association

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) reviews Basic Christianity by John Stott
This is a simple book by John Stott, which clearly explains the basic beliefs of Christianity. Stott begins by showing us who Jesus Christ really was, and then goes on to explain the reason for and significance of His death. Stott then concludes with a section on [...]

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) reviews Baptism and Fulness by John Stott.
A very good and simple to read book, in which John Stott sets out some clear guidelines for understanding the work of the Holy Spirit. By examination of key events in the Book of Acts, Stott is able to clear up some misunderstandings that people have [...]

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) reviews Favourite Psalms by John Stott
Each psalm that Stott has chosen is briefly expounded over one or two pages. The chapters are very clear, simple and well structured. Psalms covered include 1, 16, 23, 139, 150 and many more. There are also some fine photographs throughout the book.
However, not all psalms are [...]

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) reviews What does Christ think of the church by John Stott
A very good book, focusing on the seven churches of Asia minor described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Stott writes in his usual clear, lucid manner. We are given an introductory chapter on Revelation 1, which describes the Apostle John’s [...]

Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) review’s John Stott’s book Sermon on the Mount (Bible Speaks today).
A good, thorough commentary on Christ’s Sermon from Matthew’s Gospel chapters 5 to 7. Stott writes in a similar fashion to the way he preached, that is, clear, structured and easy to follow. Further, lots of the teaching here will [...]

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Antony Billington of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity reviews John Carrick, The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2002), 202pp., ISBN 0851518265 looking at the subject of preaching the imperative as well as the indicative and exclamatory. He reviews it here.

Frank Morrison, Who moved the stone?
 Reviewed by Andrew Young Fraserburgh
This is a book which has been packed full of details concerning the events surrounding the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Frank Morrison draws on the Gospel narratives and several other sources and examines testimonies of different characters, who were affected by [...]

Roger Ellsworth, People in the Passion of Jesus (Day One Publications)
Reviewed By Andrew Young
An excellent, short book consisting of thirteen brief chapters, each focusing on different people associated with the sufferings and crucifixion of Jesus.  The opening chapter focuses on Satan and shows how he sought to divert Christ from the Cross and thwart the [...]

Peter Jeffery: The Cross (Evangelical Press)
Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh)
 This is a relatively brief, and yet comprehensive work by Peter Jeffrey from South Wales.  This book looks at the atonement in the light of Scripture, and concludes by showing the relevance of the cross for people today. 
The book contains sixteen chapters.  The first section of [...]