Knowing Christ and Making Him Known
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Books Authored by Our Staff
We all want to grow in our relationship with Christ. In an effort to provide resources that will help you on your journey, we want to highlight some of the work completed by our staff.
Books by Keith Davis
Keith Davis, a former police sergeant, left a twelve-year career in law enforcement in 1993 to pursue God's calling to become a church pastor. Today, he leads Zion Hill Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he has served since August of 2000. He is a graduate of Fruitland Bible Collge and is former chairman of the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
Churches are not perfect, but they are one of God’s institutions. Christ died for the church, and He is the Head of the church. It is a privilege to serve Him in and through His church.
There are a few things you will not find in this book: attacks on larger churches; an exhaustive discussion on church; excuses for not reaching out to the unchurched; excuses for not doing God’s work.
There are some things I pray you will find in this book: encouragement for the smaller church; focus on biblical instructions for all churches; focus on the God of the church; practical examples of accomplishing God’s work.
One of the greatest sins in the church today is unbelief. As long as this sin prevails in local assemblies, the Church will not be made up of Spirit-filled followers of God. Author and pastor Keith Davis asserts that if Christ's followers honestly seek to be what the Bible says they should be, they will have to confront their own sin of unbelief. In so doing, he says, it will revolutionize their lives - and their churches!
Books by Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones currently serves as the youth director at Zion Hill Baptist in Spartanburg, S.C. She is a singer/songwriter, musician, artist, author, researcher, and teacher who is passionate to see today's youth equipped and impacted by God's Word. She has been invited as a special guest to North Greenville University and has appeared on Truth for a New Generation TV. Her focus is in apologetics and ancient history.
A Glimpse at HisStory is an in-depth look at Genesis 1-12. You will find facts and evidence from ancient history that point to the truth of God's Word. This study was originally written for a weekend youth retreat but after many requests for the material from adults, as well as college students, it was made into a book. Charts, maps, photos, and diagrams, along with interactive questions, make this 141-page book interesting and fact-filled.
Jesus, just the mention of His name demands a reaction. Throughout history. He is defined as the founder of Christianity. Some say that He is God in the flesh, others claim that He was a good man, there are those that say He never existed at all, and yet there are those who call Him, Lord. He is considered to be the most controversial person on Earth. New Testament scholars agree that Jesus certainly existed, but what sets this one Man apart from every other on earth? We will take on the task of investigating Jesus both biblically and historically. Did the events written in the New Testament happen? Is there any proof that He existed?
Egypt is known as the land of mystery and antiquity. She is portrayed in God’s Word as a land of refuge, tyrannical slavery, and judgment. Of all of the glory given to gold gilded Pharaoh’s and the engineering marvel of the pyramids, God would choose this land to show His wonders.
The Egypt of antiquity was a place of technology, mathematics, and military might. She was wealthy, beautiful, and had a vast trade network. In all of her splendor, she was home to the worship of over two-thousand False gods. Treasure hunters have sifted through her sands for thousands of years, and yet the real treasure of Egypt is found within God’s Word.
The book of Exodus prefigures Jesus the Messiah as the coming Sacrificial Lamb. It also illustrates the framework that Christians can follow throughout our walk with the one true God. As we examine scripture, we will attempt to uncover these priceless treasures found within God's word by sifting through the historical sands of time to examine evidence and biblical facts left behind from the confrontation between our Creator and Culture.
This is a colorful expository look at the book of Daniel with pictures, maps, and charts. Studying through the book of Daniel is a challenge, yet so fulfilling. As Christians, how can we not be inspired by a man of profound faith like Daniel? Through all twelve chapters, we will discover history, application, archaeological finds, inspiration, and prophecies fulfilled and unfulfilled. Let me be clear! The bible does not rest upon discovered, undiscovered, incomplete, imperfect, or uninspired worldly documents, but it is clear to see how accurate history played out when reading through the book of Daniel. If God's Word is accurate in the fulfilled prophecies, we should know that the future will be just as God inspired Daniel to write.
Take Sermon Notes in Full Color!
If you are like me, I catch myself writing notes and scripture references on my Sunday Bulletin or whatever scrap of paper I can find. A Sermon Notes Journal for 100 Sundays just simply makes sense.
With this compact journal, I can keep all of my thoughts and notes in one place. The best part…? Well, for me, it would be the Table of Contents that I can fill in. It will be helpful to search for certain topics later.
Stay engaged on Sunday mornings or even in your personal study of God’s Word! The Sermon Notes Journal has a specific place for prayer requests, the sermon title, main points, scriptures, questions, notes, and application. I’ve even added a few extra boxes so you can customize them. If you are like me, sometimes I just need a special place for a scripture or nugget of information. I’ve even thrown in some color just to keep your thoughts separated.
I pray that this journal will be as useful to you as it is to me. Keep growing and digging into God’s Word.
The Compendium of Angels pulls back the veil on the unseen realm the Bible has spoken of since the beginning. With a blend of poetic narrative and structured theological study, this two‑part work explores the loyal Host of Heaven, the rebellion of the fallen, the rise of the nations, and the ancient conflict that shapes the world we see.
The first half reads like a journey through the invisible world — Michael and Gabriel, Cherubim and Seraphim, Watchers and Sons of God, the Princes of Persia and Grecia, the Nephilim, Babel, and the final war of Revelation. The second half mirrors the first with a clear, detailed outline designed for deeper study, teaching, and discipleship.
Rooted in scripture and enriched by historical and cross‑cultural research, this book reveals the war behind every war, the lie beneath every lie, and the story behind the stories — all pointing toward the returning King.
In the valley between fear and faith, a shepherd boy faced a giant—and history still trembles at the sound of his sling. This 30‑day devotional invites readers to walk that valley with David, exploring how courage is born from covenant and calling.
Through scripture, archaeology, and historical insight, Ashley Jones reveals how the stones of truth still speak today. Each day uncovers the living Word behind the ancient world—where faith meets evidence, and the believer learns that victory begins long before the battle.
Discover the God who equips ordinary hearts for extraordinary moments, and find your own courage to stand when giants rise.
Walk beside Joseph through the dust of Canaan, the darkness of an Egyptian prison, and the gold‑lined halls of Pharaoh’s palace. This 30‑day devotional uncovers the God who was working in every betrayal, every delay, and every elevation — even when Joseph could not see Him.
Blending scripture with historical and archaeological insight, this study reveals the world Joseph actually lived in: the culture, the politics, the geography, and the evidence that frames his extraordinary rise from slave to vizier. Each day invites readers to explore how God shapes character in hidden places, how integrity survives pressure, and how divine purpose unfolds with precision.
If you have ever wondered where God is in the waiting, the injustice, or the unanswered questions, Joseph’s story offers a powerful truth: God wastes nothing. Not the pit. Not the prison. Not the pain. Every moment becomes proof of His providence.
This devotional will strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of scripture, and remind you that the same God who lifted Joseph is still writing stories of redemption today.
In a world where truth is optional and convictions are negotiable, Define the Lines calls believers back to clarity. This 30‑day devotional exposes the subtle differences the enemy loves to blur — regret vs. repentance, compliance vs. obedience, happiness vs. holiness, knowledge vs. wisdom, and more. Each day cuts through cultural fog with scripture, practical application, and a prayer that leads the reader toward courage, conviction, and spiritual clarity. If you are tired of confusion and ready to walk in truth, this devotional will sharpen your vision and strengthen your faith.
A powerful retelling of Mephibosheth’s story — the forgotten son carried from the barren land of Lo‑debar into the presence of a covenant‑keeping king. Through rich biblical insight and pastoral warmth, The King’s Table invites readers to see themselves in the broken prince who found grace, kindness, and a seat he never deserved. This book is a reminder that God still calls the undeserving, still restores the shattered, and still sets His children at the table of the King.
Eden was the beginning. The New Jerusalem is the end. And between them stands the Millennial Kingdom — the great hinge of redemptive history where every covenant, every prophecy, and every promise reaches its earthly climax.
For generations, believers have wondered: What will the Kingdom be like? This book takes you on a vivid, Scripture‑anchored journey through the age to come — an era where Christ reigns from Jerusalem, David is restored, Israel rises to her calling, the nations learn righteousness, creation breathes again, and glory fills the earth.
Drawing from biblical theology, prophetic architecture, and the full storyline of Scripture, this book explores:
• the reign of the King
• the role of glorified saints
• the Millennial Temple and the priesthood of Zadok
• the nations streaming to Jerusalem
• the river of life and restored creation
• the final rebellion of Gog and Magog
• the Great White Throne Judgment
• the New Heaven and New Earth
• the descent of the New Jerusalem
With cinematic prose and theological depth, this work reveals the Kingdom not as a symbol or abstraction, but as a literal, physical, future world — the world God has been preparing since Eden.
Whether you are a student of prophecy, a teacher, a pastor, or a believer longing for the world to come, this book will deepen your understanding of God’s plan, strengthen your hope, and lift your eyes toward the age when righteousness fills the earth and the King reigns forever.
From Eden lost, to Eden restored, to Eden surpassed — this is the story God has been telling all along. And for all who belong to Christ, it is the beginning of forever.