This book is about a sentence 40 years in the making: "My aim is to preach the gospel by prayerfully expounding the Bible to the people God has given me to love." (Phillip Jensen) Join Phillip Jensen and Paul Grimmond as they explore each phrase in this carefully wrought statement, and show not only why faithful, powerful, biblical preaching is so important, but how to go about it. Recommendation from William Taylor: "Preaching is the lifeblood of the local church. This is an outstanding book by one of the world's foremost preachers, and is essential reading for any would-be Bible teacher." (William Taylor, Rector, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London, UK). See the PDF download for other recommendations.

When we look through the glasses of Scripture, we see God and his world and his people and ourselves in clearer focus. By God's word the world was made. By God's word it is sustained moment by moment. And by God's word we can know God through Jesus Christ, and live each day to please him. In this encouraging collection of reflections, Phillip Jensen offers warm encouragement to live by God's word in every aspect of our lives--from generosity to grief, and from morality to motherhood. Each reflection is followed by a Bible passage for further thought and prayer.

NEW EDITION We've gone back to square one with the well-known Two ways to live training course, and done extensive revision, in order to make it a more user-friendly and effective course for every Christian--because that's who it is aimed at. The seven-week course is designed to equip every Christian with two basic and essential things: (1) a sound and thorough knowledge of what the gospel is, and (2) the ability to share it with someone else clearly and naturally when the opportunity arises. This is the Leader's Manual for the course, which contains: - an extensive introduction to the course, explaining the rationale behind it, and offering tips for setting up the course in your church or fellowship; - notes for each session, including the aims of each part, how to lead it, and the key points to be communicated. As well as this Leader's Manual, leaders also need: - their own copy of the Participant's Manual (which they use in leading the course); - the Training Video or DVD (an optional but highly recommended resource, containing extra input for the leader as well as role plays and demonstrations to use throughout the course). The best way to purchase these resources is through one of our 'Start-up Bundles'.

The message at the heart of the Bible is really quite simple—simple enough to be outlined in a few pages. It is a message about God and his Messiah. It is about life and death, and the choice that we all face. This version of the Two ways to live: the choice we all face tract, has been adapted for use in evangelism amongst the Jewish community, and uses mainly Old Testament verses.

NEW EDITION We've gone back to square one with the well-known Two ways to live training course, and done extensive revision, in order to make it a more user-friendly and effective course for every Christian--because that's who it is aimed at. The seven-week course is designed to equip every Christian with two basic and essential things: (1) a sound and thorough knowledge of what the gospel is, and (2) the ability to share it with someone else clearly and naturally when the opportunity arises. This is the Participant's Manual for the course, which also contains: - a CD (glued inside the front cover) containing audio and multimedia material to help participants learn the Two ways to live gospel summary, and two talks exploring the theology and content of the gospel - a set of memory cards (inside the back cover) to help in learning the gospel summary Leaders need a copy of this Participant's Manual, as well as: - the Leader's Manual (with notes and content for leading the course) - the Training Video or DVD (an optional but highly recommended resource, containing extra input for the leader as well as role plays and demonstrations to use throughout the course).

Two Ways to Live is well known throughout Australia and overseas as a simple, clear, challenging outline of the Christian gospel. It is the basis for our training course in personal evangelism and has been learnt, personalized and used by thousands of Australians to explain the message of Jesus. Two Ways to Live: the choice we all face clearly and lucidly explains the gospel using the framework of Two Ways to Live. An easygoing style, attractive layout and lack of jargon make this an effective evangelistic leaflet for a multitude of uses—from letterbox drops to simply giving to friends.

Two Ways to Live is well known throughout Australia and overseas as a simple, clear, challenging outline of the Christian gospel. It is the basis for our training course in personal evangelism and has been learnt, personalized and used by thousands of Christians to explain the message of Jesus. But it is also the basis for a growing range of stand-alone evangelistic resources. The choice we all face clearly and lucidly explains the gospel using the framework of Two Ways to Live. An easygoing style, attractive layout and lack of jargon make this booklet edition an effective evangelistic resource for a multitude of uses, and it's larger type size also makes it suitable for older readers.

The smallest charges can be the most explosive. The books of Obadiah and Malachi are among the briefest in the Bible, but their contents are pure dynamite. Both prophets provide us with portraits of a God who can be passionate, weary with displeasure, possessive and angry. Even a God who hates. And yet this same God keeps his promises, does not change, and throws open the windows of heaven to those who turn to him. In the light of the gospel, Burning Desire explores the different fates of Jacob and Esau's descendants, one of which will be blessed with a Saviour who will rise from the ashes of judgment with "healing in his wings". An ideal study book for individuals and small groups who want to explore these two marvellous prophetic books.

The first eleven chapters of the Bible are full of cataclysmic events-the creation of the world, the fall of mankind, the flood. But what is their significance for 21st-century Christians? Looking back at Genesis from this side of the coming of Christ, what are we to make of it? Beyond Eden leads you on a voyage of discovery to find life-changing answers to these questions.

When an aging Paul wrote to his young friend Timothy, he urged him to hold fast to the pattern of sound teaching, to guard the good deposit, and to faithfully preach the Word. The Blueprint is all about this “pattern of sound teaching” that we are to believe, preserve, build our lives on, and pass on to others. In this set of studies, we look at the interlocking biblical themes which are at the heart of Christian doctrine-concerning God, mankind, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, resurrection and the life to come. Shorter and more accessible than a full-sized textbook, The Blueprint invites you to interact with these great truths by investigating key Bible passages and answering ‘Think it through’ questions.

What is the normal Christian life? What should Christians expect to experience? Is it simply a case of 'trust and obey' or is that too simplistic? What does it mean to be fully and genuinely a Christian? The Apostle Paul's short letter to the Colossians offers simple but marvellous answers to these questions. For new Christians who want to be sure that they're on the right track, or for longer-serving Christians who are bedazzled by the range of alternatives on offer, The Complete Christian sheds bright light from God's Word.

Are you really a Christian? In his letter to the Galatians, Paul sorts out just what is a true Christian. Today, with an abundance of religious groups all calling themselves 'Christian' and all with different ideas about what that means, the message of Galatians is one we desperately need to hear. It is a message about freedom-freedom from rules and regulations; freedom from sin; freedom from our past; freedom from religion. Free for All looks at the freedom that is ours in the gospel of Jesus, and at the things which threaten to drag us back into slavery.

The Beatitudes are among the best-known verses in the Bible, but have you ever taken the time to find out what they really mean? The Good Living Guide will not only help you discover afresh the meaning of Matthew 5:1-12, it will teach you how to understand the New Testament by learning the message of the Old. And most importantly of all, you will have the painful but exhilarating experience of being challenged by the words of Jesus.

How do I know what God wants me to do? How can I make decisions which are in line with his will? If God still speaks, will I recognize his voice? These are important questions, and many Christians grapple with them. Guidance and the Voice of God charts a way through these often confusing issues, and shows how for those who have ears to hear, God is still speaking loud and clear through his Son.

The first letter of Peter is one of the gems of the New Testament. It is packed with glorious doctrine and teaching about our salvation in Christ, about how we are strangers and exiles here on earth, and about our true home in heaven that is to be the focus of our lives. And yet it is equally full of stirring challenge and practical encouragement to live good lives among the unbelievers around us, even when that means suffering and heartache. For your small group, with your spouse or just for your own individual study, there's no better way to face all the challenges that life brings than to take nourishment from this marvellous New Testament letter.

In four simple, hour-long studies Investigating Christianity takes an interested non-Christian through the Bible's basic teaching about God, man, Jesus Christ and how to be right with God. These studies have been tried and tested over many years and in many contexts, and have proven to be very successful in taking interested enquirers that next step to understanding the gospel and committing their lives to Christ. An inexpensive and attractively presented resource.

Practicality. That's what Christians have always loved about James. It's a book about life in the real world-where the rich and poor struggle to get on, where there is as much suffering and sickness as joy, where Christians quarrel and fight and have a hard time controlling their tongues, and where we find ourselves compromised by becoming too friendly with the world. In a world like this, the key to survival and growth, says James, is to humbly receive the Word which God has planted in us. And to receive it humbly means doing it. The Implanted Word opens up the book of James in a fresh, interactive format that individuals and small groups will find easy to use.

Sex -- pure, unadulterated and free. Stripped of all the guilt and restrictions of a bygone age. Liberated from the boring claustrophobia of marriage. At last, the freedom to express your own sexuality in whatever way you choose. Such was the promise of the sexual revolution that swept the Western world in the 1960s and 70s. It didn't deliver. More than 30 years on, we find ourselves not in a sexual utopia, but in a sexual war zone, with broken relationships, hurt, guilt, and confusion on all sides. Could it be that there is another way, that actually makes sense of our sexuality, and allows us to express and enjoy it? This book suggests that there is, and that it can be found in a most surprising place--in the ancient teachings of the Christian Bible. Pure Sex is a book for all who are curious, confused, dissatisfied, hurt or struggling with sexuality, and who want some answers.

Just for Starters is widely known and used all over the world as 'the' material to do with new and young Christians. It was first developed as follow-up material for the Billy Graham Crusade of 1979, and was used as the follow-up material in Australia for Global Mission with Billy Graham at the beginning of 1995.

Now in its 3rd Edition, Just for Starters, (or The 7 Basic Bible Studies as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's Way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the World.

A new self-training course, to help you prepare and use Just for Starters with a new Christian, is now available: Preparing Just for Starters

Down the centuries, Christians have suffered from the effects of two damaging problems. On the one hand, there always seem to be people wanting to impose rules and regulations for Christians to follow. On the other hand, there have always been Christians who seem not to care about how they live, and who regard God's forgiveness as a blank cheque. How can we avoid these problems and be motivated to live a life pleasing to God? In Paul's short letter to Titus, God reveals the path to true godliness. We are warned about false trails and given stirring encouragement about the source of true godliness, its motivation and the shape it will take.