The Shepherd's Bible College Library

FEATURED BOOKS 4

'The gospel of Matthew : an expositional commentary' by James Montgomery Boice (Baker Books, 2001)

The gospel of Matthew says James Montgomery Boice is 'the firs of the Gospels, the longest, the most Jewish, the most evangelistic, and in many ways, the most compelling.'

This two volume expositional and inspirational commentary on the book of Matthew integrates rigorous scholarship and clear communication. It will inform and help a wide range of readers – from serious Bible students to interested laypersons – understand and apply the truths found in the text.

Volume 1 – The king and his kingdom (Matthew 1-17)

Volume 2 – The triumph of the king (Matthew 18-28)

'Brokenness, Surrender, Holiness : a revive our hearts trilogy' by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Moody Publishers, 2008)

Now the heart-changing volumes can be found in one hardbound and collectible edition. Every great movement of God is preceded by a season of humility and repentance: brokenness. You will never know real joy, peace, or success until you learn what it means to live a fully surrendered life, and have a conscious ambition and aim to be holy. Nancy Leigh DeMoss's life message, with probing questions and application, will be the starting point for giving God the right to revive, control, and purify your heart.

"Nancy Leigh DeMoss has my enthusiastic applause and heartfelt blessing as she seeks to fan into flame the fire of revival through her teaching on brokenness."¿Anne Graham LotzAnGel Ministries"Nancy DeMoss helps us understand the cost of full surrender to Jesus Christ. But before we are finished reading Surrender: The Heart God Controls, we are longing for the joy that comes with signing everything over to our Lord. If you hunger to grow your spiritual life to the next level, you own it to yourself to read this book."¿Dr. David Jeremiah Senior pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church, president, Turning Point Ministries"When our pastoral team reads a book by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, we listen. We are riveted. We are convicted. When you taste the pleasantness of painful and precious truth, you want more. I thank God for the heart-awakening, holiness-advancing, Christ-exalting ministry of Nancy Leigh DeMoss." John PiperPreaching pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis

'Zechariah : a commentary on his visions and prophecies' by David Baron (Kregel, n.d.)

The book of Zechariah is perhaps second only to Isaiah in its focus upon the person and mission of the Messiah and the events surrounding the last days. It is a striking testimony to the Lord Jesus and his work, and therefore worthy of our continued study.

David Baron's work on this key Old Testament book has been a much-sought-after resource since its original publication in 1918. A contemporary of Baron, the noted Bible scholar and teacher W.H. Griffith Thomas, observed that Baron's work is “a book of genuine help and spiritual profit... The best available book on the subject.”

Originally written as separate articles for lay readers, Baron's work explains the great Messianic prophecies in Zechariah and the prophetic events that centre around the land and people of Israel.

'Girls gone wise : in a world gone wild' by Mary A. Kassian (Moody Publishers, 2010)

Girls have gone wild! And we're not just talking about someone from the romance novel or star from the latest hit movie. She's the girl next door, your best friend, or someone in your family. She may even be you. That's because the longing, the thrill, and the fun is real. Very real.

Mary Kassian isn't nave to that. But she knows there's another side to it--the devastation and heartache being wild can bring. Her insights from Proverbs on the differences between a saucy, seductive Wild Thing and a smart, biblically-savvy Wise Thing is a must read. Every minute you spend here will help you--or someone you love--replace the emptiness and guilt of being wild with the power of living out God's spectacular design for women.

But be prepared. This isn't your grandmother's handbook on etiquette. It's God's Word powerfully unfolded by someone He's commissioned to speak the truth in love. You'll be captivated, challenged, and impassioned to be far more than the world's model of the perfect woman. You read this book and apply its principles and you'll become something your Heavenly Father and Friend has always intended you to be: A Girl Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild.

'Defending the gospel : what to say when people challenge your faith' by Kel Richards (Matthias Media, 2006)

Kel Richards writes: “I was a very young radio announcer, probably all of about 19, at a country station. Standing in the record library of the local radio station in Armadale, in northern New South Wales, I heard the other young announcer beside me say, “Religion is just for people who need a crutch”. I floored me for a moment. And then I thought of how to reply: “No it's not!” was my intellectually and theologically powerful response.'

With humour and warmth, ABC broadcaster Kel Richards explains how, over the years, he has managed to improve on his answer. Kel uses the popular gospel outline Two Ways to Live to help anticipate a number of the questions that our non-church friends may have about what Christians believe. This book will be a great help for anyone looking for better answers.

'Prayer and the voice of God : listening to God's living word will transform the way you pray' by Phillip D. Jensen and Tony Payne (Matthias Media, 2006)

Prayer doesn't have to be a mystery or a burden. In Prayer and the Voice of God, Phillip Jensen and Tony Payne open up what God himself says to us in the Scriptures about prayer, including what prayer really is, why we should do it and why we often don't.

This insightful, practical book offers powerful motivations to get us back on our knees and praying, as well as helpful discussions on what to pray for.

A clear readable guide for new Christians wanting to get started in prayer, or longer-serving Christians whose prayer-lives are wilting.