Resources

A note from our minister, John:

New sermon uploads are being paused for the moment. However, the 21st Century Church is really blessed with a variety of excellent and accessible resources (certainly far better than whatever I could come up with!) that help believers to contend for the faith, and help us to know why we believe what we believe.

These are some that I highly commend to you and to your family:

YouTube

Paul Washer - Shocking Youth Message

Are you saved, or do you just think you are? An eye-opening sermon for all in our pews and pulpits.

Michael Horton - Preaching the Resurrection Today

The absolute uncompromisable need to believe in the Resurrection of Christ from the dead.

RC Sproul - Chosen By God

Excellent lecture concerning the Biblical importance of God’s free will in man’s salvation.

Bibles

ESV Bible

A wonderful modern and reverent translation of God’s word. This is our pew Bible in Cairnalbana.

If you, or someone you know, has dyslexia, you might be interested to know that the publishers also produce this edition.

NIV2011 Bible

A very readable and accurate translation of the Bible.

NASB2020

A very well translated Bible that lends itself to in-depth study. My own personal favourite translation.

PODCASTS

Modern Reformation’s White Horse Inn

Topical roundtable discussion on important matters.

Kevin DeYoung’s Doctrine Matters

Bite sized systematic theology that makes sound biblical doctrine accessible to all. Based on the same titled devotional book by Rev. DeYoung.

R. Scott Clark’s I Will Be A God to You and To Your Children (Concerning the Biblical view of baptism)

Compelling Biblical evidence as to why the children of those with a credible profession of faith in Christ are to be baptised.

R. Scott Clark’s I Am That I Am (Concerning the Doctrine of God)

Outstanding series that looks at the greatness of who God is.

BOOKS

As always, look around for the best deals on books. Prices can vary wildly depending on the retailer.

Michael Reeves - Evangelical Pharisees

If you have ever wondered why those who followed Christ in the New Testament are largely absent from many conservative, evangelical congregations today, this book will shed some light on the culture many have inadvertantly built up.

Chad VanDixhoorn - Confessing the Faith

Plain and simple guide to one of the greatest Biblical outlines ever written, the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Fredrick Leahy - Satan Cast Out

Biblical and compelling Reformed view of who Satan is, and how he is still at work in our world and our Churches.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer - The Cost of Discipleship

A wonderful look at the Sermon on the Mount, and a real antidote for the easy-believism that so many, sadly, confuse with Biblical salvation.

Carl Trueman - The Creedal Imperative

If you have more in common with the so-called Jehovah’s Witnesses view of creeds and confessions, this will clear up a great deal of misunderstanding.

Michael Horton - Pilgrim Theology

Various doctrines pulled together and explained.

Ligonier - The Reformation Study Bible

By far, the best Study Bible available in print today.

Ken Golden - Presbytopia

Wonder what makes “Presbyterian” Churches “Presbyterian”? If you haven’t thought about it, Rev. Golden explains the central distinctives of the Bible clearly and briefly.

Thabiti M. Anyabwile - What is a Healthy Church Member?

A must read for anyone who is in membership, or considering membership, in a Church.

Miscellaneous

Christianity Explored

Outstanding seven part course that looks at the main topics of Christianity in an accessible way.

The Westminster Confession of Faith (Online)

What all ministers and ruling elders profess as the confession of their own personal faith upon ordination into the PCI

Biblical Church Leadership Opening Conference (February 6th 2025)

Lecture 1: Rev. Normal McAuley “Leading Worship”

Lecture 2: Rev. Ian Hamilton “Coram Deo”