Mary Magdalene was a woman whose life circumstances led her from demonic possession and prostitution to being the first witness of the greatest event in world history. In an attempt to reconstruct her life, this book demonstrates her struggle as she confronts the patriarchal traditions embedded in first century culture, the hypocritical practice of condemning only one gender in adultery, her transformation as she finds grace, freedom and real love in her encounter with Christ, and her bein...

Just Because takes children on an exciting journey through the Bible as a continuous story.Children see the biblical characters come alive, and anticipate with excitement the coming of Jesus to 'crush the serpent's head' as Satan tries to discover His identity.Each chapter takes about twenty minutes to read and ends with a short biblical lesson. Kids love it.Children 7-12 years

Perfection! Within the human soul a voice calls us to reach for perfection. So often we demonstrate a desire to know, experience and create that which is perfect. The clothes we wear, the flowers we choose, the religions we practice and love we seek. We reject what we perceive as flawed, and strive for beauty, contentment and fulfillment. Can we know and experience perfection? The answer is 'yes'.

Religion.When you hear this word, what comes to mind? War, power, greed, brainwashing?Maybe other words which have their place in history: inquisition, witch-hunting, burning, torture? Or words we hear in our own history: jihad, extremist, suicide bomber?And there are other words spoken by dreamy-eyed gurus: peace, love, unity, consciousness, or words from those who consider themselves above religion: science, evidence, delusion, superstition, myths and fairytales.

Time for Truth: The Story of Salvation, begins with the question of the existence of God, the creation of the universe, a critique of the fraudulent claims of macro-evolution, and an evaluation of what it means that we are 'made in the image of God'. This book then explores the issue of the problem of evil, the fall of humanity and evidence for the global flood of Noah's day.The reader is then taken on the biblical journey of God calling a man called Abraham and the development of ...

What has happened to the evangelical Church? Many professing Christians have no idea what it means to forsake the world. Their double-lives are full of compromise, worldliness, and often, immorality. From a biblical perspective one might ask 'are they Christian at all'? In his first letter to the Churches, John confronts the heresy of Docetism, and offers twelve marks of a true Christian by which individuals may test themselves to know if they are truly in Christ.

A Study Series on Colossians for individuals, home groups, and pastors. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians contains some of the most profound statements ever written about the Lord Jesus Christ and the status of believers. The heresy of Gnosticism had taken root and was spreading throughout the fledgling Gentile churches, a heresy which spearheaded Satan's attack on the gospel message for over a hundred years.Gnosticism challenged the fundamental doctrines of the Divinity ...

Written for seminary students, pastors and lay people, Practical Systematic Theology explores the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith in twenty-one chapters, critiquing denominational views historically and biblically against the doctrine of the Early Church. In evaluating the truth of any doctrine, the author challenges his readers to the following standard: If we believe that Scripture is 'God-breathed', and there is any verse or passage of the Bible, correctly interpreted withi...

This first letter of Peter's is filled with encouragement in the face of suffering, instructions on how we must live as God's holy people, advise on our attitudes towards government and secular authorities, and teaching for husbands, wives, and elders. Peter also calls us to be prepared to speak to those who ask about our faith in Christ, and instructs us on how to reply.Peter was a man who understood human weakness, foolish boasting, and godly humility. He had been called from his ...

Is the human soul naturally immortal? Does the Bible teach that unbelievers souls will suffer a fiery torment for all eternity, or eventually be annihilated?The doctrines of hell and immortality are often controversial and divisive. Some views seem to contradict the character of God, whilst others make Him powerless to exercise justice. In this six-part Bible Study Series we explore in depth the main doctrines of hell, Traditionalist, Conditionalist and Universalist.

Every generation of Christians face challenges in 'running the race of faith'. Living for Christ in the 21st Century is no exception.The Apostle Paul warned that 'the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear'.We are living in such times. We should not be surprised, for Jesus warned us there would be many false prophets i...

Simon and Simon is the second novel of a 1st century trilogy. It features two men born just a few miles apart whose lives are dramatically different, Simon Peter and Simon Magus. Simon Peter's passionate life weaves through the story and is contrasted with Magus, the one known as 'Simon the Sorcerer'. The latter travels to Kashmir and studies the Rig Veda in search of individual power. He returns to Israel where he meets Simon Peter in a small Samaritan town. Triarius is a Roman soldier ma...