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sermons here gathered together: “ The Sin that Blinds, Jealousy,” “The Sin that Blasts, Gossip,” “The Sin that Bleeds, Selfishness,” “The Sin that Bums, Malice,” and “The Sin that Burdens, Unfaithfulness.” 74 pages; cloth; Sword of the Lord Publishers, Wheaton, 111.; $1.25. Many good things will be found between the covers of this book: a study of the Bible teaching on the Christian’s sin, its effect upon him and the way to forgiveness, cleansing and victory. Not all will agree with the author in his treatment of the subject “Happiness in Heaven De pends on Life Here.” 134 pages; cloth; Sword of the Lord Publishers, Wheat on, 111.; $1.25. A Florida pastor brought these 12 messages to his people “believing that the need of the hour is for a call to the professing people of God to return not simply to the precepts of Chris tian doctrine, but to the practice of Christian discipleship, which involves cross-bearing, death to self and sin, and obedience to the Lord and Master of our lives . . .” Believers desperately need the challenge of such messages as these. 137 pages; cloth; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $2.00. A retired medical missionary pre pared this series of brief studies based on Bible episodes, nature stories and everyday events. Each unit consists of a brief discussion, a Scripture ref erence and a prayer. 127 pages; cloth; Moody Press, Chicago, 111.; $ 2 . 00 . W h en a Christian Sins By John R. Rice Called to be Saints By Larry Love W e Learn to W o r sh ip God By Robert T. Sutherland
Dad Hall, MB ishop of W a ll S tr e et” By Sarah C. Palmer
A r ch e o lo g y and the Old T estam en t By Merrill F. Unger
Here is a textbook on Old Testa ment archeology which is strictly abreast of the latest developments in the field and at the same time com pletely loyal to the Word of God. The material is presented chronologi cally beginning with antediluvian times. The documentation is full and each of the 26 chapters closes with a complete bibliography. Excellent il lustrations abound, and Scripture and subject indexes render the work use- able to pastors as well as students. 339 pages; cloth; Zondervan Publish ing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $4.95. Horn to A ch iev e P e r son a lity Through P r a y e r By Simon Blocker The chapters of this volume deal with the bearing of prayer on various aspects of personality development, such as conduct, character, capacity, competence, charm and consecration. Here is very practical guidance for the prayer life. 121 pages; cloth; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.; $2.00. God’ s S even Abom ina tions By W. B. Riley and Robert G. Lee Dr. W. B. Riley prepared the first six sermons in this book based upon Proverbs 6:17-19. He died before reaching the seventh, and Dr. Rob ert G. Lee has added his sermon on “A Sower of Discord.” 80 pages; boards; Van Kampen Press, Wheaton, 111.; $1.00. This is a popular recounting of the life of Christ in an imaginative setting. Some who would not turn to the Bible to read of Him will prob ably be interested in this presenta tion. 154 pages; cloth; The John C. Winston Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; $2.50. Th e S to r y o f Jesu s By Manuel Komroff
James Hall was the remarkable Episcopal minister who preached to great throngs in downtown New York City and late in his seventies began a telephone ministry which reached thousands. He loved his Sav iour and he loved men. This is the entrancing story of his life. Every Christian should read it and realize the possibilities of day by day wit nessing for Christ. 158 pages; cloth; Moody Press, Chicago, 111.; $2.50. The publisher has reissued in The W ycliffe Series of Christian Classics the famous early eighteenth century sermons of Isaac Watts on death, the future life and heaven. God’s people need the comfort and assurance of knowing what the Bible teaches on these important subjects in a day when man’s life has been greatly pro longed, and yet more immediately threatened with death than perhaps ever before. A biographical sketch of Watts’ life is prefixed to the work. 448 pages; cloth; Moody Press, Chi cago, 111.; $4.00. The author’s devotional works have been a blessing to many for several decades. The studies contained in these three large volumes appeared in the form of monthly articles over an extended period of time in the periodical Studies in the Scriptures, not to be confused with the Russel- lite books of the same title. The work is characterized by thorough treat ment of the many Old Testament ref erences in Hebrews, and frequent quotations are included from the great evangelical commentators on the epistle. 504, 414, 405 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $17.95. Death and A fte r By Lee Roberson Seven sermons by the Chattanooga The W o r ld to Com e By Isaac Warts An E xp osition o f H eb r ew s By Arthur W. Pink
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5 A n cien t Sins By Lee Roberson
The popular and effective pastor of Chattanooga is the author of the five
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