Puzzling Tracts and Gospel Riddles
Google “gospel tracts” and you’ll find a plethora of results. Happy tracts, sad tracts, cheesy tracts, goofy tracts, angry tracts, and on and on. However, what is humanly creative is not always evangelistically beneficial.
If the Gospel is good news, is the condemning message of the Law actually a part of the Gospel message?
Reading List: 12 for Discipleship
If you’re interested in growing as a disciple and in your ability to help others, here’s a reading list for you. These books will get you off on the right foot and keep you going for a while!
In light of Casey Anthony’s acquittal, we have a providential opportunity to reconsider just how good is the Good News.
One of the most important aspects of salvation and sanctification is the idea of “already but not yet.” It carries implications for a myriad other points of theology and the gospel. The reality of every Christian is that his life is “already but not yet.”
Christ and the Vows of Marriage
The vows of Christian marriage are directly related to the faithfulness, nature, and work of Christ. Therefore, the vows many couples make such as “until death do us part” and “in sickness or health” should carry extreme value and endurance because Christ has exhibited the same in His loving pursuit of us.
In this post, we will consider the first piece in our Puzzle of Effective Bible Teaching. You can find the full puzzle on the resource page. The first piece is Respect the Author.
Evangelism and the Brittle Thread of Life
One evasive truth often missing from our gospel presentations is the brevity and fragility of life. It is important for us to not only impress upon our hearers the urgency of the moment, but more precisely why they should so urgently respond to the gospel.
Spending devotional time in the home is one of the most important and beneficial activities for families. However, many families struggle knowing how to begin the spiritual habit of family worship. Whether your family is young or old, small or large, this brief guide will give you a head start in the right direction.
In the news of Bin Laden: Awe of justice. Awe of grace.
Ponder this question: Why is NBC, Facebook, and Twitter not announcing your assassination? Grace.
Walk almost any downtown street long enough this month and you will likely come across one of the March 21st alarmists (my term). You may have heard of these folks on the news or in the paper. They claim to have broken the code and pinpointed the exact day that Jesus Christ will return and bring judgment on the world. Here are three things to keep in mind.
A Lesson from Rob Bell: It’s not just what you say, but how you say it…and what you don’t say.
Two weeks ago, the controversies are swirling around Rob Bell and the promotion of new book Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. Here is one lesson to learn from Rob Bell.
Church Planting and the En•tre•pre•neur•ial Spir•it
Sound it out. En•tre•pre•neur•ial. Again. En•tre•pre•neur•ial. It rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? But should it?
The Bible and Theological Controversies
Does the Bible have authority over theological controversy? This is a question of biblical sufficiency. The authority of the Bible is endless. Regardless of issue, problem, temptation, or even controversy, the Bible is sufficient to answer any.
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness is a very helpful and practical book on dealing with the many faces of depression. Recommended.
Since reading one chapter takes about 3 minutes, a one year reading plan requires 9-12 minutes. This is great, but you may find yourself wanting to go a bit further. Posted here is a schedule that turns up the intensity a bit and hopefully maximizes the benefits of discipline along the way.
Over the years, I have hoarded lots of books and now it’s time to share the library love. Here’s how it works…
What is grace? Certainly, grace is God’s unmerited favor which accomplishes our salvation. But isn’t there more to grace than conversion? There is more time life than salvation. The Christian life is about sanctification. In this post, we’ll consider the second side of grace – unmerited help.
Kindlers: The Kindle 2.5.2 update is out. Find it here. Here is some of the sweet junk it can do.
God can grow churches however He pleases. But it does seem that He has set forth ordained means in the Scriptures through which He will typically build and grow His churches. If we are to discover the means God typically uses to grow healthy churches, there is perhaps nowhere better to turn than to the [...]
To the 3 or 4 people who actually read this stuff:
Isn’t it comforting to see that even those who we consider most prized among Christians, struggle as we?
Q. 4. How may we know there is a God?
A. The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God (Rom. 1:18-20; Ps. 19:1-3; Acts 17:24); but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners (1 Cor. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:14-17).
Q. 3. Ought every one to believe there is a God?
A. Everyone ought to believe there is a God (Heb. 6:4-6); and it is their great sin and folly who do not (Ps. 14:1).
Q. 2. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, (Ps. 86:9; Isa. 60:21; Rom. 11:36; I Cor. 6:20; 10:31; Rev. 4:11) and to enjoy him for ever (Ps. 16:5-11; 144:15; Isa. 12:2; Luke 2:10; Phil. 4:4; Rev. 21:3-4).
Q.1 – Who is the first and chiefest being?
A. God is the first and chiefest being (Is. 44:6; 48:12; Ps. 97:9).
The Baptist Catechism of 1813: There is a wealth of treasure in the exercise of such study. To some this may sound silly or boring, but don’t knock it till you try it. Try it here…And there’s a good chance you will end up smiling more than ole Richard.
Recently, a pastor-friend of a pastor-friend went on a search for a few resources helpful in caring for aging parents. A few others joined in on the search and here is a bit of what we came up with. If you are caring for aging parent, perhaps these resources will encourage and equip you.
Why should a new Christian join a local church? Here are three simple reasons.
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