The following ebooks tackle some very controversial issues and deep biblical truths and aim to strengthen individual Christians and help in the extension of God's Kingdom.
Most ebooks (except for those marked with an asterisk *) are by John Edmiston and can be freely distributed for non-profit Christian ministry under a Creative Commons License (see below). Those marked with an asterisk are by other authors and you will have to ask permission from those authors.
Bible
Study |
Christian
Living, Ethics, & Social Issues |
Ministry
& Theology |
Acts
1:8 - The Primal Church Also small group bible studies are available (16 studies, ten questions each, simple, straightforward) download the bible studies |
Biblical
EQ- A Christian Handbook For Emotional Transformation |
Beyond
Denominations - The Networked Church This book examines how denominationalism is both unsound and unscriptural. Beyond Denominations proposes a more godly and practical alternative that builds networks of Christians in each local area. A set of six bible studies to go with the book is also available. Download the book |
| Fruit
Of The Spirit Study Guide Six small group bible studies on the "fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22,23. Studies are: Spiritual Fruit - Introduction, Love, Joy & Peace, Patience and Kindness, Goodness & Faith, Meekness & Self-Control. PDF, 14 pages. Download the book |
How
To Become A Christian How you can become a Christian. How to have a relationship with God and get into Heaven when you die. Includes information on the basics of the Christian life such as how to read the Bible, pray and find a good church in your local area. Download the book |
Cults,
Sects and Heresies Introduction to cults, sects and heresies and how to deal with them. Covers commercial cults, bible cults, the occult and New Age and some common theological errors. Download the book |
| The
Heavenly Realms Takes a look at Heaven, Hell & Judgment, the spirit world, Satan, angels, demons, etc and encourages the believer to be "in the Spirit" and aware of their status in Christ. Download the book |
The
Kingdom Of Heaven These 33 articles are designed to give Christians an understanding of what Jesus meant when He talked about "the Kingdom of the Heavens" - which many bible students say was His main message. On the way you will cover many practical issues on Christian living, ethics, Church & State, Christian ministry and the values we are supposed to live by as Christians. This is truly life-transforming material! Download the book |
Downloading Grace From Heaven How to have an easier Christian life by accessing the grace of God through prayer.Introduction plus seven bible studies. 14 pages, Creative Commons. PDF. Free. Download The Book |
| The
Holy Spirit Seven small group Bible studies on the Holy Spirit covering the following topics: 1.The Holy Spirit Is God 2.Symbols Of The Spirit 3.The Work Of The Spirit 4.The Spirit In The Believer 5.The Spirit Upon The Believer 6.The Gifts Of The Spirit 7.Healing & The Laying On Of Hands |
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| John
1-11 - The Savior Is Revealed A careful exposition of the first eleven chapters of John's gospel. 144 pages, 88 bible studies. Very deep and also very encouraging. DOC, PDF and HTML formats. Download the book |
The
Market, The Kingdom And The Terrorists Analyses the current crisis in world terrorism from a biblical perspective considering issues of radicalization ,economic justice and globalization along the way. Thoughtful, provocative and prophetic. Will help you understand why things are happening the way they are, how they fit into the end times, and what your response should be. Download the book |
*Harvestime
Church-Planting Course Material A zip file containing the 21 modules of the excellent Harvestime church-planting course. You can even do it as a course online and it will equip you to be a pastor, missionary or effective lay leader Both English and Spanish versions are available. Download the English version Download the Spanish version |
| John
12-21 St. John's Passion 60 studies in John chapters 12-21 - the Last Supper, Betrayal, Trial, Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. E-text for the AIBI course of the same name. Biblical exposition. St. John's Passion Ebook PDF (961KB) St. John's Passion Ebook MS_WORD (652 KB) |
*Men's
Ministry - Men Aflame This short (36 page) book by Rev. Max Hughes of Asian Christian Outreach, Philippines covers biblical and practical tips for being a godly and effective Christian man. In Word format In PDF Format |
How
To Have A Healing Ministry In Your Church A zip file, (not an ebook) containing instructions on how to have a faithful and balanced healing ministry in a local church. Download the book |
Life
in Christ (Ephesians 1-3) & Living In Christ (Ephesians 4-6) ALSO
-- SOON Ministries have produced a free 32-page small-group study booklet
on Ephesians. Written in easy-English, it is intended primarily for the
non-Western world. The booklet is available to download in PDF and Publisher
formats, so that users can print it themselves. They are also free to
sell copies without restriction, or translate the material.
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Prayer
101
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Introduction
To Urban Ministry -
TEXT An introductory course on urban ministry covering the theology and practice of urban missions, some major issues in urban ministry and some basics of urban spirituality. Some deeply provocative and thoughtful articles that will help you become a "world Christian". Download the book |
The
Life And Ministry of Jesus The Messiah |
How To Know The Will Of God |
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| Missions:
An Adventure In Faith 14 Bible studies on missions, using a Scriptural "Character Study" approach. Studies are designed for use in adult Sunday School and Home Groups. Charismatic/Pentecostal in flavor. Download the studies |
Praying
To Move Mountains Prayer should be answered and be effective. This can happen if we follow what the Bible says about prayer. Starts with "What Happens When Christians Pray" and has 22 studies and articles on how we can pray powerfully when we pray biblically. Download the book |
*Introduction
To Urban Ministry-Readings
Readings in Urban Ministry - an eighteen week series of readings prepared for the Introduction To Urban Missions course at the Asian Theological Seminary. Download the book |
| *Old
Testament Survey A survey of the Old Testament developed for a Chinese Church in Australia. Very systematic and many have found it useful. Help your people to get a grasp on the OT and understand the nature of God better. Download the book pdf version |
Spiritual
Warfare - A Quick Primer A concise balanced and biblical introduction to Spiritual Warfare with special reference to the Philippines. In doc & rtf format. Download the book |
Key
Readings In Church History A collection of Key Readings in Church History. There are too many for just one ebook, so they are collected as downloads on our Church History page. Everything from the early creeds to the Ninety-Five Theses. Download the readings (to download please click on the individual links for each reading) |
Romans
1-8 - The Righteousness That Is By Faith!
Romans 9-16 - The Implications Of Salvation |
Temples
and Tithes
Questions many Old Testament practices common in church life today. These include tithing, observing the Sabbath, calling a church building a temple, restrictions on food and drink, and "obeying the Ten Commandments". Its sure to give you a shock! Also shows you how to live a holy life in God's freedom. Download the book |
Living
In The End Times Twenty bible studies on the end times from a pre-tribulational, pre-millenial perspective. Covers the resurrection, tribulation, judgment, last days, Heaven, Hell etc. and are optimized for small group discussion. PDF (whole book 252KB) RTF (whole book 2.4MB) ZIP (all individual lessons 703KB) |
| The
Sermon On The Mount (The Jesus Manifesto) A clear verse by verse exposition of Jesus' famous moral and spiritual teaching in the Sermon On The Mount. A manifesto for the Christian life Download the book |
What
The Bible Says About Sex What the Bible says about singleness, romance, homosexuality, pornography, cloning, sex in advertising, adultery, sex before marriage, divorce and remarriage, finding the right partner etc. Download the book |
Principles
of Healing What the New Testament teaches about healing. Jesus and healing. Healing after the Ascension, healing ministry in the church, exorcism, common questions, the place of medicine and many other issues. Download the book |