I, like most Christians, find it difficult to read those parts of the Bible that I do not immediately understand. The book of Revelation is the most obvious candidate for confusion. If your experience of reading Revelation is anything like mine, I thoroughly recommend The Lamb Wins.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 2nd May 2010

This is a very good book, and anyone wishing to get their bearings with exiles, kings, prophets and apocalypse would benefit from reading it. God’s Big Picture traces the story of God’s kingdom through the Bible in a much simpler way than Graeme Goldsworthy does, although I suspect that Vaughan Roberts wishes to whet appetites for Goldsworthy’s more meaty volume rather than to replace it.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 25th April 2010

The Thinker is an eclectic collection of short articles from Roger Carswell. For those who like to be challenged in their faith in an informal way, The Thinker is a great book. It certainly gave me food for thought, and I found a challenge on almost every page.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 18th April 2010

Experiencing the Spirit is a very good introduction to the work of the Spirit and serves as a fantastic reminder for those more familiar with the doctrine of the Spirit.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 11th April 2010

Cross-examined has been described as the diet version of John Stott’s classic book The Cross of Christ. But it would be unfair to accuse Mark Meynell of simply reworking Stott’s content into a slimmer book. It is, essentially, a gospel outline – it covers the core truths of the gospel in an engaging, extended way.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 4th April 2010

Crossring reviews Mike Reeves' fantastic introduction to the lives and writings of some of the most influential theologians of the first 1000 years of the church

Review by Ali Gledhill on 20th March 2010

There is a folky charm to Stuart Townend’s latest CD, giving a refreshing sound to contemporary church music. Townend is probably the best-known modern hymnwriter; his collaborations with Keith Getty have given the church some of the most theologically rich, lyrically poetical, and melodically manageable hymns of the past few decades. This album firmly continues that tradition, but also throws a folk tone and tempo into the mix for good measure.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 11th January 2010

Nick Gledhill reviews Vinoth Ramachandra's book on theology and the public issues facing our world.

Review by Nick Gledhill on 17th November 2009

Ali Gledhill recommends Mark Dever's short and accessible book on evangelism.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 17th September 2009

With the skill of an academic but the applied excitement of a pastor, Mike Reeves has penned a heartwarming book on the Reformation. The Unquenchable Flame is easy to read, and carries a bubbly tone that enriches each page. It is clear that Mike Reeves has studied this most important period in Church history in some detail, and it is also clear that he thoroughly enjoyed doing so.

Review by Ali Gledhill on 9th September 2009