The first rule of combat is: know your enemy. We don’t talk a lot about sin these days. But maybe we should. The Puritans sure did—because they understood sin’s deceptive power and wanted to root it out of their lives. Shouldn’t we want the same? Though many books have been written on the “doctrine of sin,” few are as practical and applicable as this one. In Knowing Sin, Mark Jones puts his expertise in the Puritans to work by distilling the vast wisdom of our Christian forebears into a single volume that summarizes their thought on this vital subject. The result isn’t a theological tome to sit on your shelf and gather dust, but a surprisingly relevant book to keep by your bedside and refer to again and again. You’ll come to understand topics like: Sin’s Origin Sin’s Grief Sin’s Thoughts Sin’s Temptations Sin’s Misery Sin’s Secrecy and of course . . . Sin’s Defeat! None of us is free from the struggle with sin. The question isn’t whether we’re sinful, it’s what we’re doing about it. Thanks be to God, there is a path to overcoming sin. And the first step on that path to victory is knowing what we’re up against. Start Knowing Sin today!
How Christians Can Rediscover the Beauty and Glory of the Church Dear. Precious. Lovely. The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, even using beautiful poetry and metaphors. How does this compare to how Christians today describe the church? Unfortunately, many believers focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty. It’s time to spark a renewed affection for the church. In The Loveliest Place, Dustin Benge urges Christians to see the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people in all its eternal beauty. He explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinitarian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. For those who have never learned to view the church as God sees it, or have become disillusioned by its flaws, this book is a reminder that the corporate gathering of believers is a reflection of God’s indescribable beauty. Part of the Union Series: Inviting readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God; other volumes include Rejoice and Tremble and Deeper Concise Version Also Available: The Loveliest Place is the full version of Why Should We Love the Local Church? Looks Beyond Methodology: Focuses on the beauty, not just the biblical function, of the church buy his book below: https://www.amazon.com/Loveliest-Place-Beauty-Glory-Church/dp/1433574942
Jesus taught us to pray, “forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt. 6:12; cf. Lk. 11:4). It is fascinating that the only fact that the Savior asked us to mention about ourselves in prayer is that we practice forgiving. However, exactly what forgiveness is, to whom it is due, and how it relates to correction and punishment are not widely understood. Critics of the Faith have alleged that Jesus’ lofty ideal of forgiveness is either dangerously liberal, at odds with other details of His ethic, or laudable, but widely disregarded by Christians. Given the central significance of forgiveness to the Gospel of how God saves sinners by faith in Jesus Christ; and given that a forgiving attitude is a fundamental mark of those who have been forgiven by God in Christ, believers can only benefit from sustained meditation on the topic. Jesus, after all, set forth the following promise and warning as the grounds making forgiveness central to prayer: “if you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions” (Matt. 6:14-15; cf. Mk. 11:25; Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13). check out full article below! https://gentlereformation.com/2022/07/09/all-things-forgiveness/
How does knowledge of the past shape Christians’ views of God, Christ’s redemption, and humanity as a whole? In his new book, Vern S. Poythress teaches Christians how to study and write about the past by emphasizing God’s own command to remember his works and share them with the next generation. Readers will explore concepts such as providentialism, Christian historiography, divine purpose, and the 4 basic phases of biblical history: creation, fall, redemption, and consummation. By learning how to appropriately study history, believers will begin to recognize God’s lordship over all events and how even minor incidents fit into his overarching plan. Excellent Resource for Seminary Students, Pastors, and Historians: Poythress explains how to write about history, understand God’s divine purposes, explore history in the Bible, and more Applicable: Teaches readers how to glorify God by recognizing his deeds throughout history Biblical and Informative: Outlines 4 phases of history and connects them to Christ’s redemption
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Are we following Jesus the wrong way? Do you ever wonder if maybe following Jesus has been a little too complicated? Like there are too many badges to earn or bridges to cross to be a disciple? What happens in many churches is very rarely discipleship. More often it is a nice religious service or class. It should be very concerning to us that we are not making disciples. If we can't even define what a disciple is and yet we have thousands of disciple-making ministries, shouldn't that at least cause us to question if we've actually defined the problem that discipleship is intended to solve? It seems like there is a different definition of discipleship for every Christian you talk to. If we can't even agree on a definition, is it any surprise that churches are creating disengaged Christians who can't answer basic questions of Christianity, don't seem to care about Christian ethics, and don't really seem to experience the presence of God? This book is an attempt to create a common definition based on one of the most foundational Christian doctrines--the Trinity--to help churches and people obey the command to make disciples. check out his book on amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Trinitarian-Formation-J-Chase-Davis/dp/1725261588
Billions of dollars change hands in the name of Christ, but is the gospel at stake? Many rightly condemn the wealth amassed by false teachers, but at a fundamental level, little differentiates their practices from those of legitimate ministries. Seminaries, Christian publishers, and other church and parachurch organizations all engage in the commerce of exchanging religious instruction for money. Now, more than ever, the church must turn to the word of God to find wisdom on these matters.The Dorean Principle offers a fresh look at the Bible’s guidance on ministry fundraising and exposes common practices that run afoul of its instruction. Conley Owens presents a robust synthesis of Jesus and the apostle Paul’s theology, concluding that “ministry should be supported, not sold.” Drawing from his experience as both a pastor and an engineer, he provides practical solutions to the challenges that lie at the intersection of money and ministry. This book is available for free at thedoreanprinciple.org.
Have you ever heard of the word Covenant? When you are reading the bible have you ever considered to yourself how the bible all fits together? curious to learn about God's Redemptive plan for his people? You interested in seeing how all of the scripture is all connected between the old testament and the new testament? join in and listen to Patrick Hines help us understand what exactly covenant theology is! Patricks Recommended resources 1. O. Palmer Robertson - Christ of the Covenants: https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Covenants-Palmer-Robertson-ebook/dp/B074CKJDLP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N8ZANE4IBSF0&keywords=robertson+covenant+theology&qid=1643816629&sprefix=robertson+covenant+theolog%2Caps%2C429&sr=8-2 2. A. A. Hodge - The Westminster Confession: A Commentary: https://www.amazon.com/Westminster-Confession-Commentary-Hodge/dp/0851518281/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BKCS2NN0COUE&keywords=the+westminster+confession+a+commentary+hodge&qid=1643816695&sprefix=the+westminster+confession+a+commentary+hodg%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-3 3. R. C. Sproul - Grace Unknown: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Reformed-Theology-R-Sproul/dp/0801011213/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2X2NUWO37OJWR&keywords=sproul+grace+unknown&qid=1643816720&sprefix=sproul+grace+unknown%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2 4. R. C. Sproul - What is Reformed Theology: https://www.amazon.com/What-Reformed-Theology-Understanding-Basics-ebook/dp/B007KOROM6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sproul+what+is+reformed+theology&qid=1643816743&sprefix=sproul+what+is+re%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3
Stephen Boyce's Story: I had the privilege of being born into a Christian home. Both of my parents love the Lord and desired raised all four of their children to walk in step with the gospel. At the age of 12, I was sitting in a church service listening to a sermon on salvation. In the middle of the message, I was convinced of my need for a personal relationship with Christ that only comes by grace alone. After the service, I went to a youth counselor and shared with him my desire to become a follower of Jesus. I realized that I had claimed the God of my parents but I had never had a personal relationship with Him. My journey in the faith continued into my teen years; where I began to sense the calling of God on my life to be a preacher of the gospel. It was at 17 that I answered this call after a Sunday evening service. The sermon was on Romans 10 “how shall they hear without a preacher.” Everything changed from that point on in my life. The next year, I enrolled in Bible College where God used those years to help equip me for ministry. After my undergrad work, I helped lead a youth group for a year while starting my seminary work to sharpen my understanding of Scripture. During that year, I received a phone call from a church looking for a Pastor and through the guidance of my Pastor, My family answered the call and we spent the next 4 years serving at a church in South Carolina. During that time, I finished my Master’s degree as well as my Doctorate degree. It was also during that time, God began to burden my heart about the need for proper Apologetics and proper Hermeneutics in the evangelical circles. God also began to press on my heart about the need for helping church planters. It was then, God began to call Jonathan and Bethany Beazley who have been long time friends since college to plant a church in Seattle. I immediately took interest in their ministry. Meanwhile, Jon and I were pastoring together and I took another church in South Carolina where we served along side each other for a year. God finalized their call to Seattle. Meanwhile, God spent the next year teaching me to be a better family man, minister and Bible student. Jon and I began to meet regularly and talk about the need for proper Apologetics and our desire to be involved. I told Jon at the beginning of 2018 that I would commit to the Apologetics ministry of Citylight. Our goal is to provide clear answers for the Christian faith that both equips believers and engages our culture for the glory of God.
Check out another episode where Dr. Oliphint helps us understand what theology proper is and issues related to this particular topic. hope you enjoy!
you ever consider or think about the objection often made to christians that our religion has done horrible things to people? tune in to consider how we go about discussing this important topic!
Can presuppositional apologetics as a method deal with the objections raised against it? Join us as we ask our good friend Eli to answer some of the objections to presuppositional apologetics.
Recommended Books on Biblical Theology o God’s Big Picture (Vaughan Roberts) o Gospel and Kingdom (Graeme Goldsworthy); Also: Goldsworthy Trilogy; According to Plan o Far As the Curse Is Found (Michael Williams) o Last Things First (J.V. Fesko) o Biblical Theology; Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: the Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos (Geerhardus Vos) o The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses (Vern Poythress) o Christ of the Covenants (O. Palmer Robertson) o New Testament Theology (G.K. Beale); Also: The Temple and the Church’s Mission and We Become Like What We Worship o New Studies in Biblical Theology Series (ed. D.A. Carson) o The Temple and the Church’s Mission (G.K. Beale) o Dominion and Dynasty (Stephen Dempster) o Now My Eyes Have Seen You (Robert Fyall) o God’s Unfaithful Wife (Raymond Ortlund, Jr.) o Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord (L. Michael Morales) o Etc. o Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ed. Benjamin L. Gladd) o Exodus Old and New (L. Michael Morales) o New Dictionary of Biblical Theology (eds. Goldsworthy, Alexandar, etc.)
Join us as we talk with two special guests about there new book! book description: When a friend or family member is struggling spiritually, do you ever feel uncertain about what to say? You may sense your loved ones need to hear biblical encouragement or advice but, feeling inadequate for the task, you might simply commiserate or say nothing. God calls you to something more. In When Words Matter Most, Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser help you discern spiritual needs and give biblical, heartfelt guidance. Through real-life stories and carefully chosen Scripture passages, they model what to say to those who are worried, weary, wayward, or weeping. You’ll learn how to speak truth to others in your sphere of influence and strengthen the body of Christ as a whole. Link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Words-Matter-Most-Speaking-ebook/dp/B08T6FZNCJ
In this exciting episode of Rooted in Revelation Nate speaks with special guest John Barber regarding the treatment of women in the Arab world, their responses to it, and how it is woven into the far left's ideology and cancel culture. John Barber is Professor of Theology at Whitefield Theological Seminary in Lakeland, Florida. He has started two colleges in East Africa and travels North Africa and the Middle East, researching the role of women in Islam. He is the author of numerous articles on Christianity and culture, as well as several books on the topic, including The Road from Eden: Studies in Christianity and Culture (2009). John's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Trees-Have-Goa...
Marcias Website: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/AboutCANA_Background.html Check out Marcia's Books! Spellbound The Paranormal Seduction on kids today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOJ3UEO/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret: //www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085WCC3SC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
An overview of Jason Hunt's Book: Cornelius Van Til's Doctrine of God and Its Relevance for Contemporary Hermeneutics seeks to answer the question, "What does Van Til have to do with hermeneutics?" It is argued that some of the most relevant concerns in the field of contemporary hermeneutics are similar to those addressed by Van Til in the area of apologetics. Van Til's approach involved a self-conscious consistency between method and theology proper in order to reason according to the Christian worldview found in Scripture. Just as one's apologetic method should be consistent with the theology revealed in the Bible, so also should one's hermeneutic. This work not only argues that Van Til has an important place in the hermeneutical discussion, but also demonstrates his place in terms of the main contours in his doctrine of God. In doing so, certain influences on evangelical hermeneutics are considered according to consistency with theology proper. Lastly, a Van Tillian hermeneutic is applied to the often-debated issue concerning the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Jason Hunt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cornelius-Doctrine-Relevance-Contemporary-Hermeneutics-ebook/dp/B081HX2YYS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1635003159&qsid=133-9822124-3202165&refinements=p_27%3AJason+Hunt&s=books&sr=1-1&sres=1532682883 Recommended Books by Jason: Vern Poythress, God-Centered Biblical Interpretation Dan McCartney and Charles Clayton Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible Kathleen Buswell Nielson: Study: Following the Ways of the Word Da Carson and G.K Beale: Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation Graeme Goldsworthy: Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles, and Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation
Ever wonder what Muslims believe and think about God and Life? Join us in this discussion with Anthony Rogers on helping us understand what Muslims are all about. We also will talk about weaknesses and pitfalls of Islam as well as Christianity being True over and against Islam! Islam. is it a place? Is it a religion? Is it something else? In this installment of Rooted in Revelation, we get to speak with special Guest Anthony Rogers about the basics of what Muslims believe and how Christians can approach them. Like all false religions, Islam is riddled with weaknesses and pitfalls that Anthony will help you navigate for the defense of the Christian faith and evangelism.
Homeschooling. I bet the moment you read that word you had an internal, knee-jerk reaction to it; however, homeschooling is just one possibility for a child's education. In this installment of Rooted in Revelation, Nate talks with Scarlett Clay about the importance of a Christian education for the children of believers instead of sending them off into the protection/oversight of strangers where they will be influenced by their peers and provided a government-approved education.
Have you ever wondered what it would look like for a Baptist church to transition to Presbyterian theology and church government? In this episode, we have a conversation with Tyler Jackson and Sam Frost, who are doing just that! Additionally, pastor Jonathan Hunt gives his insights into a biblical foundation for how churches should be structured and how they should seek to grow.