George Bell   Cor Bruins   Hazel Dixon   Yannick Ford
Jonathan Hughes   Ruth Keable   Gordon Kell   Bos Menzies
Ted Murray   Peter Ollerhead   David Pulman   John Weston
Jane Worsley

George Bell:

George Bell (1922-2004) was originally from Tyneside. His job as a college lecturer in engineering led him to West Drayton and then to Birmingham. In his later years he settled in Ipswich with his family. He was much respected for his manner of life and as a Bible teacher both locally and nationally.

Is Jesus... Head of the Church?

ISBN: 0 901860 35 2;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

Who controls the church? In today's world, it is vital to have a biblical answer to this important question. The Lord Jesus is Head of His church, His body, controlling and directing it by His Holy Spirit. A church that does not answer to its Head is as lifeless as a headless body.

In the natural realm, a head must be connected to a body or both are useless and neither functions. In the spiritual realm of Christianity, things are different. We have a Head in heaven, Jesus, and a body on earth, the whole Christian company throughout the world. It is by the person of the Holy Spirit that the Head in heaven is linked with His body on earth.

In Colossians, the author considers the greatness of the person of Jesus Christ as the one who is the Head of the Church. His greatness is known because, as "the image of the invisible God", He represents God and makes God known. The impact for the Church is that we should make God known: as the body is to give expression to, and is controlled by, the Head.

In Ephesians and 1st Corinthians, Paul shows that the truth of Christ as Head of the Church also has very practical lessons for Christians in husband/wife relationships.

Lastly, the author touches upon a related topic of Christ as the head stone of the corner. Here the teaching likens the Christian company to a building. As a building is constructed it has a fixed reference point, the reference point is Christ as the Chief corner stone. However, at the same time, when the building is considered as a complete structure He is the head stone of the corner - the stone that is given prominence in the structure as the crowning glory to the building.

Cor Bruins:

Cor Bruins has served the Lord for more than fifty years, firstly in Egypt and Lebanon, and latterly in Britain, France, Germany, Holland and Switzerland. He now lives near Leeds with his wife, Audrey. His gift for presenting Bible teaching in a structured manner is greatly appreciated.

The Divine Design in the Gospels

ISBN: 0 901860 31 X;   Hardback;    273 pages;   £7.50

Using the four Gospels, Cor takes us through the life of Christ in chronological order. Along the way he gives explanations for similarities and differences in the way the four writers told the story of our Lord's life here on earth.

"I was given a copy of this book for my 18th birthday - and read it that year and have continued to 'dip' into it since then. This is the book, which inspired me to study God's word.

This book explains the four gospels, by setting the events of the life of Jesus into chronological (time) order. Jesus' life unfolds easily as the book is read - with your bible beside you too.

There are 15 chapters with small sub-sections, each one giving gospel references that talk about the same event, and then there is a short explanation of the similarities or differences in the gospels. The author uses ordinary words to explain simply but thoroughly the verses of scripture.

This book confirms how God's Word comes together as a whole. The gospel writers were 4 men looking at Jesus from different points of view, all equally valid and all affirming the other writers. There is no contradiction in scripture.

I would recommend this book to young and old alike. As a simple book to read, a study aid or bible commentary it has great value on your bookshelf. If you read only one section a day, the four gospels would be read & explained in 6 months. However, this is a book you won't want to put down until it is finished!"

Review by Lois Morley

Joshua

ISBN: 0 901860 20 4;   Paperback;   232 pages;   £6.00

The result of many years of private study and of public exposition of the book of Joshua, this book gives a vital challenge to Christians to possess their blessings in Christ.

Speaking by the Spirit of God

ISBN: 0 901860 14 X;   Paperback;   95 pages;   £4.99

This book is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians ch.14 and takes on the subject of "Speaking in Tongues" dealing with subjects like: The state of the Corinthian church; How to Edify the Church; How to Communicate in the Church; Prayer and Praise; Public Teaching and Preaching; How to Communicate in the Local assembly. This book is a must for those who want to know what the Bible has to say about this misunderstood and often misused gift of God.

Is Jesus... God?

ISBN: 0 901860 28 X;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

"Who is Jesus?" is the most important question which any of us must face. Our answer to that question will determine not only the way we live in this world but also our eternal destiny. In this booklet, the author sets out in a clear, understandable way the reasons why we should believe Jesus' claims to be the Son of God.

God and Relationships

ISBN: 0 901860 36 0;   Paperback;   108 pages;   £5.99 (UK); $10.85 (USA)

This book covers many aspects of our relationships with God and one another. It is primarily intended for young Christians who may be entering on a relationship, or who are newly-weds, or who have a young family. Consequently it deals with topics and issues, some of them quite sensitive, which are likely to be faced by these groups.

Hazel Dixon:

Hazel has been active in the Lord's service, alongside her husband, Spencer, for many years. Her books reflect the love and devotion she has for her Lord and for His people.

Immanuel (Reflections on the Incarnation)

ISBN: 0 901860 23 9;   Paperback;   23 pages;   £1.25

(now available to buy at £1.50 per copy inclusive of postage to UK addresses only)

This book of beautiful poems is ideal as a Christmas gift which the recipient will treasure for many years. Written over a period of many years, the poems in this book are soundly based upon what the Bible says about the very first Christmas.

Give Us an Inheritance

ISBN: 0 901860 10 7;   Paperback;   94 pages;   £2.95

People don't change and neither does the Word of God. Amid the decay of Western Civilisation, the Christian woman of today can learn valuable lessons from a family of five girls in the book of Joshua. This book will inspire us all to faith, vision, resolution and commitment.

Hazel Dixon and Jane Worsley:

Head Covering

ISBN: 0 901860 26 3;   Paperback;   12 pages;   £1.50

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" 2 Timothy ch.3 v.16; taking this verse as a launching pad, Hazel and Jane challenge us to look again at a largely neglected Biblical teaching.

Yannick Ford:

Yves-Yannick Ford was born in 1969 and spent his childhood in Buckinghamshire, UK. His parents and grandparents taught him the importance and value of the Bible as the Word of God, and it was through reading and re-reading the Epistle to the Romans that Yannick found settled peace and assurance of salvation as a young man. He studied biochemistry and works as a scientist in Kent, UK, where he lives with his wife and four children.

The Gospel in Job

ISBN: 978 0 901860 76 7;   Paperback;   112 pages;   £6.00

ISBN: 978 0 901860 77 4;   Hardback;   112 pages;   £17.25

Yannick is keen for others to read the Bible and experience its life-changing power too, since it is "living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword" (Hebrews 4:12), and God uses His Word to cause us to be born again (James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23). This is one of the purposes of the commentary on Job - to show how, all through the Bible, there is one message of salvation, and how we can enter into a relationship of peace and joy with God through the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. A second objective is to show how the lessons that Job learned can teach us not to rely on ourselves, but to trust in the Lord Jesus who has not only forgiven our sins, but has also dealt with our sinful nature and gives us the power to live a life that is pleasing to Him. The author takes up the points made by Job and his friends in their long series of speeches, and shows how these can be understood in the light of the Bible as a whole.

Jonathan Hughes:

Jonathan Hughes, together with his wife, Dawn, keeps busy bringing up their three children for the Lord and working in a hospital. In addition, he has a keen interest in showing what the Bible teaches, especially to young people.

The Christian and... Commitment

ISBN: 0 901860 37 9;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

This booklet cuts right across the easy-going "What's in it for me?" attitude that characterises much of 21st Century living. It calls for a thoroughgoing commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Read it and be challenged!

Ruth Keable:

Ruth Keable lives in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with her husband, John, and her younger daughter. Her older daughter is currently studying at university in Manchester, where Ruth grew up. She wrote this book while both her daughters were younger and she was working part-time in a local school.

Jesus - a true story

ISBN: 0 901860 41 7;   Paperback;   108 pages;   £5.99 (UK); $9.99 (USA)

Ruth has two teenage daughters and has told them about the life of Jesus from an early age. She has also spent many years working on the staff of Christian summer youth camps, where she has listened to many questions about Jesus from young people and provided considered and comprehensible answers. Now she has brought these answers together in sequence in a readable new retelling of the enthralling life of Jesus.

Gordon Kell:

Gordon Kell is much in demand as a Bible teacher, especially in dealing with practical subjects. He and his wife, June, have long had an interest in helping and encouraging young Christians.

The Christian and... Temptation

ISBN: 0 901860 32 8;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

Satan is a past master in the art of temptation. After all, he has had thousands of years of experience in thus opposing the people of God. None of us, in ourselves, is immune from his attacks. This booklet helps us to understand the nature of temptation and looks at ways to overcome it.

The Christian and... Conflict

ISBN: 0 901860 38 7;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

"Divide and rule" seems to be Satan's policy in his attacks on the Church today. But why does he have to be so successful? This booklet takes a helpful look at the problems Christians face in getting on with one another.

Gordon Spratt and Bos Menzies:

Gordon Spratt (d.1993) was for many years engaged in Bible teaching throughout Britain, increasingly so following his retirement from a responsible role within Unilever. He had a particular interest in encouraging the young. This was reflected in the straightforward style of his speaking and writing.

Bos Menzies has been Senior Teacher (Curriculum) in a large comprehensive school, Head of School of Communications in a tertiary college, Managing Director of a Christian Charity involved in supporting adults with learning disability - and all that time he has been a passionate Bible teacher. Now he does this full-time!

Biblio-file

ISBN: 0 901860 40 9; Ring-bound; 320 pages; £19.99

A compact companion to the Bible in plain English: Biblio-file sets the Bible story from the past to the future into context for today's Christian. It summarises each Bible book, outlines major Christian teachings and opens up the Bible's plan for the future. The much revised Second Edition retains the original's loose-leaf standard 6-ring binding.

Ted Murray:

Ted Murray, born in 1935 at Newcastle upon Tyne, was rescued from the rubble of his Granny's bomb-damaged house in 1941 and still remembers the text hanging on her wall: "Kept by the power of God". He experienced salvation by faith at the age of 14 years whilst living with relatives in Beverley, East Yorkshire, and found fellowship with a group of Brethren some three years later. Travelling abroad during his working life as an engineer gave Ted the opportunity to minister to God's people in various parts of the world. Located in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, with his wife Rosemary, he continues to preach the Gospel and minister the word of God in his local assembly and the surrounding area. His four children all serve the Lord, and Ted and his wife take great delight in them and their, so far, thirteen grandchildren. His written ministry began in 2002, after his retirement from full time employment, and this is his first book.

Lessons from Ezra

ISBN: 978 0 901860 75 0;   Paperback;   84 pages;   £5.99

What relevance can the book of Ezra, dating from the 5th century BC, have for Christians in the 21st century AD? It tells us that, whether they realize it or not, God's sovereign will is carried out by world rulers. It also shows that God faithfully supplies whatever His people need. This provokes a response in faith of practical obedience to God's Word. Further, the book of Ezra demonstrates the importance of putting what is due to God first in our lives. We are reminded that whenever God is at work there will always be opposition to be overcome, calling for courage, faith and energy. There are instructive examples too of sharing in the work of God. Perhaps the most important contemporary lesson is that the spiritual condition of the people deteriorates when there is compromise with the world around. Losing sight of their distinctiveness as a people for God led to massive problems for the Jewish nation, and it is easy to see the analogy with the Church in our own day.

Peter Ollerhead:

Peter Ollerhead began work as an apprentice at Rolls Royce. He subsequently trained as a primary school teacher. Now retired, he spends his time in serving the Lord and maintaining his interest in second hand books.

The Christian and... Hypocrisy

ISBN: 0 901860 33 6;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

Reality or pretence? Do not read this book unless you are prepared to be challenged by it! It surveys the Bible's teaching on a subject that is all too prevalent in today's world.

Is Jesus... Lord?

ISBN: 0 901860 34 4;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

"Why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord', and do not do the things which I say?" (Luke 6:46) are the telling words of Jesus. This booklet sets out the biblical view of the Lordship of Christ and challenges us to examine our response to His Lordship.

The word Lord implies power, authority and control. Throughout the Lord's life in this world we have numerous recorded instances where His power, authority and control was demonstrated. The Lord being a man in this world in no way reduced His deity, but we see demonstrated in Him the fullness of divine capabilities, though in restraint.

The death and resurrection of Jesus is but another clear demonstration of the Lordship of Jesus. Lordship is bound up in the gospel message, as the jailor at Philippi discovered when the words of salvation were proclaimed, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved".

Finally the author reminds us that in terms of Lordship Jesus has no equal in the whole of creation and the book of revelation highlights this truth when Jesus is made known as "King of kings and Lord of lords".

The author closes by considering the practical impact of Jesus as Lord for my life as a Christian. Is Jesus MY Lord?

David Pulman:

David Pulman was born in 1945 at Newcastle upon Tyne. After completing his education in that city he work for public utilities, mainly in Information Technology, until taking early retirement from British Gas based at Solihull at the end of 1996. Since then David has devoted his time to serving the Lord in the UK.

Is Jesus... a Man?

ISBN: 0 901860 29 8;   Paperback;   16 pages;   £0.99

Was Jesus really a man in the true sense of the word? This booklet explores from birth to death many events in His busy life which show that the Man Jesus was fully in the public gaze of friend and hostile critic. His reactions and responses as recorded in the Bible were observed and yet never once was His humanity questioned.

John Weston:

John is no stranger to the Holy Land. He worked there for several years and as an accredited guide, has led many tours. He has an intimate knowledge of Israel which comes across in his writing; as does an insight into the Scriptures which will touch the hearts and minds of his readers.

The Holy Land

ISBN: 0 901860 15 8;   Paperback;   75 pages;    £6.95

The Holy Land has been the focus of the world's attention for centuries. For the Christian it is the land where God revealed Himself to His ancient people and where His Son, Jesus Christ, was born, lived and died, and from where, after His resurrection, He ascended into heaven.

This book is a devotional journey which brings vividly to life many of the Old and New Testament stories. It is a Christ centred journey; one for the Christian disciple who wants a greater insight into the places in which the Son of God lived and worked. It is also a journey that looks on to events yet to be fulfilled.

Patmos Speaks Today

ISBN: 978-0-901860-66-8;   Paperback;   88 pages;    £5.99

John Weston has spent many years leading tours of Biblical sites in the Middle East. Now he has brought together a series of meditations, first on the Isle of Patmos, and then on each of the seven churches in present-day Turkey which are mentioned in the early chapters of the book of Revelation in the Bible. With his attractive, alliterative style, the author transports the reader to the place where the Apostle John saw his apocalyptic vision of Jesus Christ. What was it like? What were the themes which were unfolded to him? Reading the first chapter, one could almost be sitting in the Apostle's cave on the Isle of Patmos as the tour guide sets the scene! At appropriate points the explanation is reinforced with a familiar (or unfamiliar) hymn. John, in his vision, received dictated letters for seven first-century churches in cities of the country which is now Turkey. The author leads the reader to each church in turn and the significance of the correspondence it received is reviewed from historical, prophetic and topical points of view. Strong arguments are advanced for the continuing relevance of these letters to churches and individual Christians today. The tour ends with a grand review of each place visited and the comparative lessons to be learned. So is the book simply a tour guide? As preparation for, a souvenir of, or a virtual replacement for a tour of Patmos and the Seven Churches, this book is ideal. But it is much more than that. As an easy-to-read meditation on the early chapters of the book of Revelation, considered within the framework of the prophetic and practical teachings of the rest of the Old and New Testaments, it is a valuable aid to those who really want to know the relevance of Revelation for the twenty-first century Christian.

Contemporary Catalogue

Title	ISBN	Author
Is Jesus Head of the Church?	0901860352	Bell, George
The Divine Design in the Gospels	090186031X	Bruins, Cornelius
Joshua	0901860204	Bruins, Cornelius
Speaking by the Spirit of God	090186014X	Bruins, Cornelius
Is Jesus God?	090186028X	Bruins, Cornelius
God and Relationships	0901860360	Bruins, Cor
Immanuel	0901860239	Dixon, Hazel
Give Us an Inheritance	0901860107	Dixon, Hazel
Head Covering	0901860263	Jane Worsley, Hazel Dixon
The Gospel in Job	978-0-901860-76-7 (paperback) 978-0-901860-77-4 (hardback)	Ford, Yannick
The Christian and Commitment	0901860379	Hughes, Jonathan
Jesus - a true story	0901860417	Keable, Ruth
The Christian and Temptation	0901860328	Kell, Gordon
The Christian and Conflict	0901860387	Kell, Gordon
Biblio-file (2nd Edition)	0901860409	Gordon Spratt, Bos Menzies
Lessons from Ezra	978-0-901860-75-0	Murray, Ted
The Christian and Hypocrisy	0901860336	Ollerhead, Peter
Is Jesus Lord?	0901860344	Ollerhead, Peter
Is Jesus a Man?	0901860298	Pulman, David
The Holy Land	0901860158	Weston, John
Patmos Speaks Today	978-0-901860-66-8	Weston, John