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From the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to a life of commitment these chapters stir and encourage readers to advance spiritually. How may we ‘feel’ the presence of the Lord? What was Paul’s method for progress in holiness? And how may we sustain spiritual joy? These are among the themes of this tonic for present-day disciples of Christ.

This is a popular, non-technical sweep through key themes of the Christian faith, highlighting many inspiring and enlivening points. It often takes an oblique and unusual approach to a topic to bring out the full significance. It is designed to be enjoyed by seasoned Christians and also by all who want to explore the great features of the faith.

Recently the subject of discerning God’s guidance has become controversial. Some say that God has no plan for us, allowing us to please ourselves. Others say God’s will is known by dreams or visions. By contrast, this book presents the scriptural view that Christians must seek God’s will in all major life decisions, such as career, marriage and church.

Christ has designed a family for his people, described here as an accomplishment of divine genius. Many questions are answered about churches and church membership in New Testament times. Next to a real walk with Christ, membership of a good church has a powerful influence on the believer.

Taken at face value the Ten Commandments are binding on all people, and will guard the way to Heaven, so that evil will never spoil its glory and purity. But the Commandments are far greater than their surface meaning, as this book shows. They challenge us as Christians on a wide range of sinful deeds and attitudes, and give immense…

Here are great themes for the Christian life. Beginning with the foundation of humility, these pages show the real pilgrimage shared by true Christians, their outgoing helpfulness, their closeness to God, their attitude to serving the Lord, their happiness and their access to the power of the Spirit.

Ongoing faith is essential for the believer. How can it be strengthened? How should doubts be handled? What is the biblical attitude to trials? How can we tell if troubles are for chastisement or refinement? How can we obtain assurance? Exactly how is the Lord's presence felt?

This volume is almost a manual on prayer, providing a real spur to the devotional life. The Lord's own agenda for prayer - carefully amplified - takes us into the presence of the Father. Here too are remedies for problems, how to intercede for others, why God keeps us waiting for answers, and the nature of the prayer of faith.