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Biblefresh reccomends reading on the subject of preaching and teaching.

Sounds from Heaven by Colin and Mary Peckham Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) I found this to be an excellent book, which left me longing for a fresh visitation on the nation from God.  The main focus of the book is the revival on the Isle of Lewis from 1949-1952.  The book is divided into [...]

Windows on Tomorrow, Liam Goligher Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) This is a book which looks ahead to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.  The writer begins by outlining the three main viewpoints that Christians have about the Second Coming, although he keeps us guessing as regards his own personal views.  The book is refreshingly [...]

Andrew McGowan, The New birth Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) This book is an excellent, simple book, explaining the nature and practical implications of what the Bible describes as the New Birth. The author writes in a way, which is easy to follow. In the book he explains many different theological terms, making them easy [...]

Stephen Gaukroger It Makes Sense Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) The author takes a look at questions which people have about the Christian faith.  These include: has science ruled out God? Can the Bible be trusted? What’s so special about Jesus? Aren’t all religions the same?  These and other questions are dealt with very simply [...]

24 Hours that changed the World – by Nick Howard. Reviewed by Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) Are you a fan of Jack Bauer and the T.V. series 24?  Using that programme’s format, evangelist Nick Howard takes us through the last twenty-four hours leading up to the death of Jesus Christ.  The crucifixion story is told in [...]

Stuart Olyott, Preaching- Pure and Simple Reviewed By Andrew Young (Fraserburgh) An excellent book based on the author’s preaching seminars held in England, Wales and Switzerland. In the first part of the book, he begins with the basics, and defines what preaching is. From the New Testament, he shows that the preacher is to be [...]

Mark Laing introduces us to Two Missional Themed Books in the this pdf We Are Here Now: A New Missional Era. By Patrick Keifert. Eagle, Idaho, USA, Allelon Publishing, 2007. Pp. 169. Introducing the Missional Church: What it is, why it matters, and how to become one. By Alan J. Roxburgh and M. Scott Boren. Grand Rapids, USA, Baker Books, [...]

Andrew Wright (Dedridge, Livingston) reviews the following book: GOD, The Big Bang and other bunsen burning issues. Nigel Bovey. Published by Authentic, Milton Keynes 2008. ISBN 13:978-1-85078-806-5 This is a book with a difference, it is a collection of interviews that were published originally in the Salvation Army evangelical newspaper The War Cry. The interviewees [...]

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 [...]