Jared Moore
My name is Jared Moore. I'm currently the full time pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in Hustonville, KY. I'm married and have 2 children. I love Christ and continually trust in Him alone for my salvation.
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Things You Should Do and Should Not Do when Preaching a FuneralMost importantly, preach the gospel!
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Interview: 5 Questions with Paul HelmFrom 1993-2000 Paul Helm was the Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College, London. In 2001 he was appointed J.I. Packer Chair of Philosophical Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. He is presently a Teaching Fellow there.
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Dressing Immodestly? 9 Negative Responses You EncourageLadies, I want you to know that you do not encourage one single positive response from men whenever you dress immodestly. If you choose to bring attention to yourself sexually by dressing immodestly, you encourage these 9 negative responses:
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How Do I Know What God's Will Is?Ever wonder how to know if God is leading you to make a specific decision, take a specific job, marry a specific person, call a specific pastor, etc.?
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Christian Whoredom Day: AKA HalloweenAt this time of year, unfortunately, young women receive a "free pass" to dress immodestly in our culture. How should Christians respond?
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Should Christians Watch Scary Movies? They May If Their Consciences Are FreeIs it possible to watch a scary movie for God's glory alone? Yes. Here's how...
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How to Glorify God While Being Stuck in TrafficDo you handle being stuck in traffic like an Athesist, or like a Christian?
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How to Watch the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Champtionship) Unto the Glory of GodShould Christians Watch MMA? Not only can they watch it, but they can watch it for God's glory alone.
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Suggestions for Showing Your Pastor(s) that You Appreciate HimHere are 10 things you can do to show your pastor(s) and/or elders that you appreciate them.
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Why Can Christians Participate in Halloween, but Not Yoga?I've written in favor of Christians participating in Halloween, but against them participating in Yoga. As a result, I've been accused of contradicting myself. Here is my reasoning...
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Should Christians Participate in Yoga? the Answer May Surprise YouEverything Christians do, say, or think either reveals God's glory or hides it. Do Christians that participate in Yoga reveal God's glory or hide it?
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10 More Things Arminians Don't Have a Problem With, but ShouldArminians should have a problem with these things, but they don't...
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How to Write a Ministry Resume'Your resume' is your first impression to the church in which you are applying. This will help you to make a good first impression...
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Things You Should Do and Should NOT Do when Preaching a FuneralHere is some advice to help you preach a funeral unto God's glory alone!
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10 Things Arminians Don't Have a Problem With, but ShouldThese things are glaring inconsistencies for Arminians...
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How to Write a Cover Letter for a Ministry Resume'A brief description of how to write a cover letter for a ministry resume'...
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Why We MUST Interpret JESUS in Light of PAULA Brief examination of why in order to understand the words of Christ, we must understand the words of Paul...
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What is the Purpose of Preaching and Teaching the Bible?The purpose of preaching and teaching is to excellently allow the Word of God to...
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5 Reasons Why I'm Not a Reformed CharismaticHere are some glaring inconsistencies within the reformed charismatic movement...
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5 Common Things Pastors Do that Hide God's GloryEverything Christians do, pastors included, either reveals God's glory or hides it.
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5 Common Lies and Heresies in Judgment HousesEverything the church does should be biblical first and foremost; unfortunately, this is not the case with many judgment houses...
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When Preaching a Wedding, Here Are 5 Things You Should Do and 5 Things You Shouldn'tThere are right ways and wrongs ways to preach a wedding; hopefully, these suggestions will help you preach a wedding unto God's glory alone.
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Want to Make Your Pastor's Sermons Better? Here Are 10 Things You Can DoIs your pastor a terrible preacher? Are you not getting anything out of his messages? Here are 10 things you can do to help!
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Before You Enter the Ministry, Here Are 10 Facts You Should KnowAre you prepared for the negative realities of pastoral ministry? Has God truly called you to the ministry?
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Want Your Pastor to Be a Good Husband and Father?Do these things, and you will help your pastor be a good husband and father...
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How to Eat Unto the Glory of GodWith obesity glaringly prevalent in Evangelicalism, here are some suggestions to help us eat unto the glory of God alone...
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10 Reasons Why Sex is OverratedSex is good; but, it's not God.
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How to Watch College Football and the NFL Unto the Glory of GodDo you enjoy football like an Atheist, pagan, or Christian? There's no middle ground...
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How We Carry Out Ministry Communicates Something About GodEverything the church does either reveals God's glory or hides it.
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Should Christians Participate in Halloween? the Answer May Surprise YouIs it possible for Christians to participate in Halloween unto God's glory alone?
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A Funny Ministry Story: Enjoying the Lord Through Things that We Shouldn't Talk About in PublicSince the man I came to visit was sleeping, I took the opportunity to talk with the man in the next bed. I asked him what type of surgery he had; and he responded, "Surgery on my colon." He then said, "If I can just fart, then I'll be good to go."
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How Many Parallels Exist Between the Suffering of David on His Deathbed and the Suffering of Jesus on the Cross?The Bible clearly parallels the suffering of David and Jesus Christ, but how many parallels are there? How far do the references between the two extend?
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God the Holy Spirit's Ministry Through the Word: Pneumatology in the Gospel of John - Part 4What is God the Holy Spirit's Ministry through the Scriptures? How does He use the Scriptures in His ministry?
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God the Holy Spirit's Ministry to Christians: Pneumatology in the Gospel of John - Part 3A Brief Examination of God the Holy Spirit's Ministry to Believers.
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God the Holy Spirit's Ministry to Sinners: Pneumatology in the Gospel of John - Part 2A Brief Examination of God the Holy Spirit's ministry to sinners.
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God the Holy Spirit's Foundation for Ministry: Pneumatology in the Gospel of JohnWhat Authority does God the Holy Spirit have for ministering to the world? The Apostle John helps us understand.
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John Chrysostom of Antioch: A Brief Examination of His Hermeneutics (Methods for Interpreting the Bible)There were two schools of thought among the Church Fathers: Atiochene and Alexandrian. John Chrysostom represented the interpretation mentality of his school with excellency.
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Origen of Alexandria: A Brief Examination of His Hermeneutics (Methods for Interpreting the Bible)There were two schools of thought among the Church Fathers: Atiochene and Alexandrian. Origen of Alexandria represented the interpretation mentality of his school with excellency.
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Salvation is Through Jesus Christ Alone?Is Salvation through Jesus Christ Alone? Brian McLaren helps us to understand much of the Emergent Church's position on this essential Christian doctrine.
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Salvation is Through Jesus Christ in the Likeness of the Protestant Reformers?Is Jesus the only way of Salvation in the thoughts of Brian McLaren? The answer may surprise you.
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Salvation is Through Faith Alone?Is Salvation through faith alone? If so, does Brian McLaren and much of the Emergent Church Movement Agree?
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Salvation is Through God's Grace Alone?Salvation is by God's Grace Alone, or is it? Let's Examine Brian McLaren to see what this leader in the Emergent Church Movement Believes.
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that the Protestant Bible Communicates Truth About God?Does McLaren believe in the same God that the Protestant Reformers did? The answer will surprise you.
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Sinners Need Salvation in the Likeness of the Protestant Reformers?Brian McLaren is the primary leader of the Emergent Church Movement; but, does he believe that sinners are in need of salvation in the likeness of the tradition of the Protestant Church?
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Does Brian McLaren Believe that Sinners Will Experience Eternal Conscious Torment in Hell?The doctrine of hell is losing ground within evangelicalism, but what about within the Emergent Church Movement? Brian McLaren, considered by many to be the primary leader, sheds some light on the subject for us.
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Is Brian McLaren a Contemporary Reformer in the Likeness of the Protestant Reformers?Is McLaren restoring what the church has virtually lost somehow in her history? The answer may surprise you.
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"Should I Quit the Ministry?"Quitting the ministry is a reality that all pastors, ministers, or elders have contemplated at one time or another. The Question is, "How do we know when or if we should leave the ministry?"
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Evangelicals and the Devil's Methods: A Mentality that Will Burn in HellEverything Christians do in life communicates something about God. Our church services are no different. What are your services, methods, sermons, etc. communicating about God?
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An Orgasm is Not the GospelScandal after scandal plagues the news of high profile men that have cheated on their wives. What causes men to cheat? Why is there such an epidemic? Click here to find out.
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Baby Laughing - Funny VideoMy daughter is a very sweet baby. She laughs and smiles all the time. How she acts in this video is how she acts the majority of the time. -
Baby's First Steps - Cute VideoThis is my daughter Ava. She had taken a few steps earlier; so, we thought we would try again. This was the same day she took her first steps. She gets very excited when she walks. -
Two Year Old's First Snow - Funny VideoThis is my son's first snow. He had never been sledding; so, we decided to sled down the ten foot hill at my house. We had a great time! Our dog did as well! -
Toddler Eating Baby Food and Making Funny FacesMy toddler is jealous of his baby sister. So, he eats her baby food even though he thinks that it tastes terrible. It's pretty funny. -
What Are the Top 5 Tasks of a Pastor?In a contemporary world, there are many opinions when it comes to the role of the pastor. This article examines the Bible's arguments as compared to the purported roles of pastors today.
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Augustine Vs. PelagiusCalvinism Vs. Arminianism. The debate still rages on hundreds of years later. Read this article to understand some of the early propenents of both views.
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Did Constantine Impact Christianity Positively, Negatively, or at All?Constantine impacted Christianity both positively and negatively. Read this article for a brief argument and history. -
Where Did the Bible Come From? How Did We Get the Bible that We Possess Today?The Bible did not drop out of the sky; nor was it invented by a select few. God carried along holy men to write the Scriptures without eleminating their personalities from the process. The church as a result sought to recognize the Scriptures publicly.
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Instruments in the Redeemer's HandsTripp is right, preaching the Word and counseling the Word are the same things, the context and audience merely change. Our trust therefore must be in God's Word both in the pulpit and in the counseling room.
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Seeing with New Eyes by David PowlisonPowlison argues for the sufficiency of the Protestant Bible to deal with all the problems that exist in God's world; His Word is the answer, even in counseling
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Teaching to Observe by Jay AdamsDue to mankind being born sinful, not neutral or good, he is in need to be constantly directed and corrected by the Word of God. Adams helps his readers direct counselees with the Word of God.
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Competent to Counsel by Jay AdamsAdams argues that "educated" presuppositions based on placing responsibility away from the individual or morality defined by whatever is good for society, must be destroyed and rebuilt based on the Scriptures alone.
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Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers by Christopher HallHall is correct in that the hermeneutics of the church fathers help contemporary Christians at least witness the interpretation process within a specific cultural tradition without the influence of the Enlightenment.
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Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by Christopher J. H. WrightThough this writer believes Wright oversteps the bounds of Christ's ministry when detailing the church's ministry in Christ, every Christian will benefit from this work.
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Funny Toddler: Two-Year-Old Baby Doing Push-UpsCaden's uncle was exercising, so Caden wanted to as well. He sure is strong for his age. -
Cute Baby TalkingMy daughter is between 5 and 6 months here. She's saying da, da, da. What an awesome blessing. -
Two Babies Playing TogetherMy two little children dressed up like a cowboy and cowgirl. They're great kids. -
Baby Laughing and Getting ScaredAva is a very sweet baby. She smiles and laughs all the time. God has truly blessed us. -
Two-Year-Old Singing: Very Cute VideoMy son singing. We've been catechizing him; "Jesus Loves Me" is one of the songs we've taught him. He's a cute kid. I'm gonna miss moments like this ... -
Review of Tell the Truth by Will MetzgerA review of what may be the best one-volume book on God-centered evangelism in print.
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Sermon Illustrations for Illustrating the Book of Galatians5'9", 210 lbs, but I can jump over a moving car. Our faith is only as good as the object. Trust in Christ alone for your salvation.
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A Couple Sermon Illustrations for IllustratingIssues with FaithIf your object of faith is the hokey pokey, they you are not going to heaven. Christ be the One you trust in alone for your salvation.
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A Sermon Illustration for Marriage and Sexuality IssuesMen and Women are equally valuable in God's world. God however has given men and women different roles; though their value is no different, their roles are very different.
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A Sermon Illustration for Atheism and Other IssuesIn 2006, I participated in an informal debate online with some Atheists. One of the Atheists clearly validates that men do not come to Christ, not because Christ is not true or real, but because they love their sin.
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History of the Hausa People in West and Central AfricaThe Hausa people are currently the largest unreached people group in West and Central Africa. Out of 28,000,000 people, there are only around 36,000 known Christians.
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Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan ChapellLike Stott's work Between Two Worlds, this book is one of the best homiletic works in existence. Anyone considering pastoral ministry should read this book.
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Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today by John StottThough there are weaknesses, he has arguably written one of the best one volume homiletic works in existence. I will commend it to anyone that seeks to teach anything, especially the Word of God.
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Should Religion and Politics Mix?Is there such thing as a Neutral foundation on which to build everything: education, vocations, laws, etc.? NO! Everything is either Christian or Anti-Christian.
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William Carey's Greatest Contribution to the Modern Missions MovementA Balance between God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility is the answer to reaching the world with the gospel for God's glory alone.
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Homiletics and Jonathan Edwards: A Wonderful UnionBecause Edwards believed Christ moved and changed lives through His Word, he simply sought to faithfully teach this truth. Edwards did not emphasize the "style" of the message, but the message itself.
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An Intervew with Jeff Wright, a Local Pastor with 10 Years of Ministry ExperienceYou will benefit from Jeff's Answers. He has wisdom beyond his years.
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Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Pastoral MinistryThis work is very practical in nature. In this lies both its strengths and weaknesses.
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Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically by John Macarthur and the Master's Seminary FacultyI commend this work to any Christian; for all will benefit from this work. You will receive a biblical understanding of the pastor's role in ministry.
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Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. LewisC.S. Lewis offers some insight into the Psalms that is beneficial to the church. However, there are a few observations that need to be examined.
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Is Sin a Failure to Let God Be God?If I was to ask you to finish this sentence... my life would be complete, if "blank" . What would you put in the blank? Think for a moment...
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Three Common Solutions to the Problem of EvilWe can reject God's omnipotence, modify the idea of God's goodness, or reject the reality of evil; but we will only cause more problems and fix nothing.
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleIf God is a loving God, then why is there evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? This article hopes to give you the answer.
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How Christians Should Respond to PostmodernismIn order for a postmodernist to make his or her argument, he or she must borrow from Christian Theism.
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Reader-Response Criticism: The Most Recent Form of Biblical CriticismObjectivity is indeed impossible, but this however does not mean that one can never be closer to objectivity than subjectivity. God revealed truth expecting His readers to understand and apply or face absolute consequences.
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The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus - Part 1 by Bob DeffinbaughThis article is refreshing because it encourages God-centered prayer instead of man-centered prayer. God's glory should be the goal in all things.
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Martin Luther's Table Talks on the Lord's Supper"Of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper" - Luther was a much needed voice in church history, for the church had claimed authority beyond the Scriptures.
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"Freedom of the Will" by Jonathon Edwards"Concerning the Notion of Liberty and Moral Agency" - A Summary and Brief Response.
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The Apostle Paul's Evangelism or Missionary StrategyThe Apostle Paul would plan ahead, but would also seize the evangelism opportunities that were placed in front of him. Based on the evidence, he shared the gospel in Galatian because he became ill, and had to stop there.
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How to Grow Your Youth MinistryThe method I'm proposing has encouraged millions to trust in Christ over the years. If you do this, it will transform your youth ministry, guaranteed!
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How to Share Jesus or the Gospel with the LostThough God has declared war against sinful man, He sent His Son to die in the place of sinful man, so that those who trust in Christ alone will be saved from God's wrath.
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Lectures to My Students by Charles SpurgeonThis is arguably Spurgeon's greatest work. You will be encouraged if you read this book.
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The Economy of the Hausa People of West and Central AfricaIf we are going to reach the Hausa people with the gospel, it will help us to understand the economic situation and everyday life of these people.
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Encouraging Teenage Girls that the Abundant Life is in Christ AloneNothing is comparable to the glory that is God. Nothing can give you what God can. He is the only One worthy of our time and attention.
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Encouraging Teen Girls to Be Faithful ChristiansAs each day goes by, may you always know that King Jesus is the only one worth living for. If He is who He says He is, then does He not deserve every ounce of you?
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2 Encouraging Letters Written to a Teen GirlI want to encourage you to consistently serve the One who gives you the life that you live. Please always know that everything in this world, when compared to Christ, is grasping for the air.
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Encouraging Teenage Christian Girls Through Writing LettersWithout Christ I am nothing... Oh, but with Him, I have been adopted as a child of God. Oh how He must love us. You can search the whole world over, and you will never find a love such as Christ's.
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3 Examples of Encouraging Letters Written to a Teenage GirlAs each day passes, I want you to ask yourself this question, "are you seeking to please Jesus, or are you seeking to please yourself?" This is a question we all should ask ourselves daily.
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Encouraging a Teenage Girl Whose Dad is Not a ChristianI prayed that God would strengthen you to be the witness you need to be in front of your dad, and that you would grow closer to Jesus daily.
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Encouraging a Teenage Boy to Be a Faithful ChristianI challenge you to have an eternal perspective on life, for it's not about today, it's about tomorrow. Live your life fixed on Jesus Christ.
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Encouraging a Teenager to Grow as a ChristianI prayed that God would give you the strength each day of your life to live for Him. I also prayed that when temptation comes, that God would be strong through you.
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Encouraging Teenage Girls that Christ's Love is Better Than Any Boy's LoveI prayed that you would find the love, that you are searching for, in Jesus Christ, and that you would follow Him all the days of your life. As you grow older and continue to date, please know that you will never find a love such as Christ's.
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3 Examples of Encouraging Letters Written to a Teen BoyAs each day passes, may you see the goodness of God. He loves you so much that He was willing to give His Son's life so that you could be saved.
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A Suggested Philosophy of MissionsOur theology will determine why we do missions. If our theology is wrong, then our missions will not glorify God regardless our motives.
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The Prolonged Suicide of Evangelical Christianity: A Brief Examination of Education Within God's Church and WorldThe reality is that making learning fun does not make children enjoy learning, it makes them enjoy fun. So, we commit suicide, growing adults who do not love God, His Word, or His General Knowledge.
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Critical Missiological Issues in Reaching the Quichua in EcuadorThere are many missiological issues that need to be addressed in order to reach the Quichua. This article details some of these issues.
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Missiological Issues and Potential Answers for Reaching the Quichua in EcuadorThough there are many missiological issues in reaching the Quichua, this does not mean that they are unreachable. This article presents some potential answers to reaching the Quichua in Ecuador.
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The Prolonged Suicide of Evangelical Christianity: A Brief Examination of Education Within God's Church and WorldThe reality is that making learning fun does not make children enjoy learning, it makes them enjoy fun. So, we commit suicide, growing adults who do not love God, His Word, or His General Knowledge.
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The Willfully, yet Accidentally Consumed Poison of Evangelicalism: ModernityWe live in a modern world; therefore, the church is full of modernists; and she has thus largely succumb to the suttle wiles of this ungodly worldview.
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John Calvin: The Missionary, Evangelist, and Soul-WinnerMany accuse John Calvin, and his fellow Calvinists of being non-evangelistic. History actually proves them wrong. If John Calvin was not evangelistic, then who is?
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Christian Mission Work Among the Quichua in EcuadorThe Quichua have experienced over 100 years of Protestant Missions, but there is still much work that needs to be done.
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How to Choose a Text to PreachSpurgeon, though he affirmed the sufficiency of the Scriptures, he encouraged future pastors to select a text to preach based on "their mind being gripped by the text."
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Spiritualizing the TextThough Spurgeon was an inerrantist, he encouraged his students in his book Lecture to my Students to spiritualize the Bible beyond its plain meaning.
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Pastor, Can You Raise the Dead?A poem written against pastors that are driven by success. I hope to encourage pastors that actually teach the Bible to continue; especially Southern Baptist pastors.
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A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian LifeAn Introduction to Puritan thought and lifestyle.
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Faithful Witness: The Life and Mission of William CarreyEven those who disagree with Carey's theology cannot help but follow his example of love for other people groups, his passion, and missionary methods; though one must understand that his theology was the foundation and fuel of these characteristics.
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Theology of the Reformers by Timothy GeorgeGeorge argues that Calvin received the Reforming baton from Luther, and fleshed out Reformation theology more than his predecessor (166). Calvin however built upon a foundation laid by Luther.
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How to Give Away Your Faith by Paul E. LittleThis work is a more thorough and biblical combination than Share Jesus without Fear by William Faye, Concentric Circles of Concern by Oscar Thompson, and Radically Unchurched by Alvin Reid.
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How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas StuartFee and Stuart have arguably written the best one volume work that shows readers how to properly handle the Bible as a God-breathed work of literature.
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God the Holy Spirit: Examining the Old Testament"Wood notes that the Old Testament often talks about the Holy Spirit coming on people, and then leaving them. He notes that many have taken this to mean that the Holy Spirit did not indwell people permanently in the Old Testament as He did in the new."
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A Brief Examination of John 3:14-15 And 1 Corinthians 10:2-4"A.J. Moss noted in his book Christ in Type and Prophecy that both the church fathers and several commentators have discussed the importance of the brass serpent as a type of Christ."
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Distinguishing from a Real Type of Christ and a Coincidental Similarity"If it's not clear in the Old Testament or the New Testament; and the type is not present in the words, phrases, or sentences themselves, then what authority do we have to go beyond what is written?"
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Contrasting Israel's Understanding of God as Father with Similar Father God Motifs"Miller concludes that of all the father god myths in antiquity, only Israel's Father God was alert, vigorous, just, kind, compassionate and generally in control of His own household."
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The Trinity in the Bible: How to Understand God's Perfect Relationship within Himself"Understanding the Trinity's relation to Himself and His relation to humanity is a joyous task. God is an amazing God! And, He loves humanity."
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An Examination of This Interesting Passage: Luke 11:47-51"Typology results at least partly from this unity in Christ that is shared by all of God's people. Since Christ is in the heart of His people, elements in Christ's life tend to resemble events in their lives."
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Does God Exist? Examining the ArgumentsWherever men exist in all ages and in all parts of the world, they have some form of religion. The idea of God is impressed on every human language. -
Typology: A Description and Example"Typology is a kind of prophetic reality that interprets the Old Testament in light of the New Testament."
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History of the Old Testament and Typology"Lampe argued that typology was traditionally understood as the real meaning of the Old Testament, and meaning read into it by the Holy Spirit even though no one in the Old Testament could have understood it."
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God the Holy Spirit: The Third Person of the Trinity"In Nehemiah 9:19, 20 and 9:29, 30 Nehemiah says that God's Spirit sought to teach Israel the way of life. The Spirit called Israel to obey God's commandments by which a man could live."
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Did the New Testament Reinterpret the Old Testament Prophecies to Fulfill Its Own Needs?"Are the Old Testament prophecies misused in the New Testament, and thus not really fulfilled? This brief examination hopes to answer this question."
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Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecies Within Biblical History"In 1 Kings 17:1 Elijah prophesied that it would not rain again until he gave the word. For the next 3 years it did not in fact rain while Baal's prophets cried to the storm god in vain and Ahab searched the earth for Elijah." -
Systematic Theology"The definition of Systematic Theology is to put together a study of God as a whole. Systematic Theology is a product of reflection on the data of scripture, the historic teaching of the church, and the questions posed by our social and cultural setting."
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Determining the Future in the Ancient Near East"When people in the Tigris-Euphrates valley wanted to understand the future they usually did not go to a prophet. They usually read omens. Normally they would sacrifice an idol and look at the shape of the animal's liver."
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How Many Meanings Do Old Testament Prophecies Have?"Sometimes the prophets pointed forward to the last person in a long line of people who all shared similar characteristics; however, this is quite different from having multiple fulfillments of the prophecies."
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Robert Carroll and His Views on Old Testament Prophecy"If you do not believe that God speaks, then you'll dismiss the accuracy of the prophets' promises. If you do believe that God speaks, you will trust His word and look forward to the day when His promises will be fulfilled in the future."
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Ancient Near Eastern Parallels to the Trinity"All of the Egyptian gods were really manifestations of the three high gods Amon, Re, and Ptah. Amon was the hidden god, Re was the aspect of god shining in man's faces, and Ptah was the body of god."
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God is the Father of His People"In the nations around Israel, it was very common to call God "father". The nations around Israel believed that gods gave birth to other gods just as people gave birth to other people."
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Biblical Exposition: Introduction, Conclusion, and ArrangementExpositors should seek to arrange their messages to obtain audience reception. God gives the results, but those who preach His Word should seek to do so with excellence.
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Preaching Expository Sermons Begins with SentencesTo communicate meaning effectively requires that an exact and correct choice of words be combined in appropriate sentences and presented in oral or written form.
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Word Study in Biblical ExpositionIf the hearers don't understand the language which we're speaking, and our goal is for their lives to be changed by what they hear, then we'd better place a high value on the types of words we plan on using. -
Basic Biblical Exposition Tools: 9 Tools to UtilizeIf God the Holy Spirit can teach us Christians, then He can teach other Christians. This is also true concerning His equipping; we must then learn from one another.
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Bible Exposition: 3 Spiritual ProceduresPrayer is the starting point of exposition. God's Word is still God's Word, and to understand His Word, one must be humbly submissive to Him. -
Mankind is Created in God's Image"1 Corinthians 11:7 contains a reference to the image and glory of God. Even though we are sinners, we still contain the image of God" -
God's Creation and Providence"God said it, and it happened. That leads us to believe that it was a short period of time. God breathed into man, it didn't happen over a long, evolutionary process. This makes us know that the days were twenty-four hours instead of millions of years."
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Examining God the Holy Spirit"Somehow, in a parallel line, man's actions and God's actions occur in such a way that man's actions are truly his own and are also the fulfilling and working out of the decree of God."
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The Nature of Spiritual Bodies in the Old and New Testaments"Before the incarnation, Christ didn't have a body; therefore, in order for the physical appearances of theophanies, Christ adapted a human form that no longer existed when He was finished with it."
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The Theophanies in the Old Testament was the Pre-incarnate Jesus Christ"Although Christ's Old Testament body was more or less man-shaped, it was also very different from a human body. His form was a spiritual body like that of the angels."
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Near Eastern Parallels to Old Testament Theophanies"It must be noted here that the above myths and many other from the Ancient Near East are argued as proof that Israel borrowed their theology from the Egyptians. The question then comes as to where the proof is for this argument?"
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Using Old Testament Theophanies to Explain the Image of God in Man"When Christ formed Adam in Genesis, Christ made Adam to be the image of God. Kline suggested that this image of God began first as a physical similarity with the pre-incarnate theophany."
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Was the "Angel of the Lord" Jesus Christ?"The New Testament speaks of an angel of the Lord who is clearly a created being. This is a strong argument for understanding the name "Angel of the Lord" in the Old Testament in a non-Christological way." -
Jesus Christ is Yahweh"John the Apostle says that Isaiah, whenever he saw a vision of God in Isaiah 6, was seeing an Old Testament appearance of the pre-incarnate Christ."
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The Creation of the Human Race"The creation of man is a sovereign act of power and wisdom, an act of the Transcendent One."
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The Church's Recognition of the Doctrine of the Trinity"Homo'ousious means same substance. Jesus had to be man, one of us, so He could offer Himself a sacrifice for us, but He also had to be truly divine in order that which He offered on the cross was of infinite worth and therefore able to save all persons." -
Examining God's Attributes"God is the source of all truth. All that which is true intrinsically in the world, is true because of His creating and sustaining ability."
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God's Transcendence and the Difficulty of Categorizing His Attributes as a Result"God is invisible. No one has seen God, and thus, the physical descriptions of Him in the Scriptures help humanity to understand Him." -
The Scriptures Alone Are Authoritative"The Scripture is self-attesting and self-authenticating. It is not merely the words of God in the words of men, but is indeed THE Word of God."
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Has God Revealed Himself to Humanity?"God already knows the truth; the truth that He conveys to us then is a reflection of the truth that He has. It therefore is the ectype, compared to His knowledge, which is the archetype."
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Reformed Theology and the Nature of Revelation"God has revealed Himself throughout the history of Creation. We have a choice whether or not to submit to His Revelation." -
Dispensationalism Vs. Covenant TheologyThis article discusses the characteristics of dispensationalism and reformed theology.
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Expository PreachingIf anyone is to be a Bible expositor, then the person's chief source must be the Bible.
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God's Provision in the Garden of Eden: The Covenant of Life"The Covenant of Works was a divinely instituted agreement between God and man. It is union and communion; it is relationship."
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Basic Pinciples of Expository Communication"The best method for Bible study and for the presentation of a message is that which the puritans used, the division of a message into doctrine and duty. Principle and application is a modern view of this puritan formula." -
Protestant Scholasticism, Higher Criticism, and Pietism"Concerning Higher Criticism, if the Bible is not God's Word, then Christians have no legs to stand on." -
Kant, Schleiermacher, Ritschl, Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Arminianism"The believer is not under the law. The Law only applies to the unbeliever. It only applies to the outward man while the gospel applies to the inward man." -
Fundamentalism - a Brief Examination of the Movement"This is a trans-denominational movement with positive and negative aspects. Evangelicalism may never be the same again; which is good and bad." -
Should Christian Parents Send Their Children to Public Schools?If the Mormon church offered to educate our children for 35 hours a week, we would not let them; however, Christian parents often don't think twice about the government educating their children from an Atheist worldview. -
Should No Child Be Left Behind?"A ditch digger, just like a medical doctor, should do his or her job for the glory of God with the ability and skill HE has provided! Vocations must begin and end with God's provision in mind."
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Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 1"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education." -
Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 2"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education." -
Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 3"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education."
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Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 4"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education."
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Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 5"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education."
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Foundational Principles for a Biblical Theology of Christian Education - Part 6"Education is simply the study of God's creation and the study of our role in God's creation as human beings. Since Jesus Christ is the means by which all of creation came into being, then He can be the only foundation for a legitimate education."
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Is Education Really the Answer to the World's Problems?Two plus two equals four, not because man discovered or invented this, but because God determined before the foundation of the world that two plus two would equal four. -
A Brief Defense of the Inerrancy of the Protestant Bible"To argue with the inerrancy and divine authorship of the Bible is to argue with historical fact." -
Reformation: Lutheranism and Calvinism"Calvin taught that the law remains as a standard to show us what God desires from us. We are free from the curse of the law, but we are still responsible as a believer, so far as he is able, to obey the law."
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Is God Knowable? Can We Know Him?"To Know God is to know the knowledge of eternal life. This follows that to not know God is to not know the Way of eternal life."
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Systematic Theology's Source, System, Science, and Method"The reason why sin is sin is because it is the opposite of God's nature. Based on the presupposition of God's truth in Scripture, we can then use the methods of Bavinck and Hodge to gain knowledge." -
The Doctrine of Imputation"Those against original sin whine about it not being fair for them to be credited with Adam's sin; however, these same people do not complain about being credited with Christ's righteousness."
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Adequate and Inadequate Views of Sin"Sin effects those who live around the sinner. When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it."
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Discussing God"The origin of sin is a question of God's will. God allowed sin to enter into the world for the manifestation of his own glory. We can't explain the origin of Sin, because we can't understand the council of God."
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Preaching with Purpose by Jay Adams"Though I disagreed with some points Jay Adams made, I must say that he has written one of the best homiletic books I have ever read. He is thoroughly biblical and Christ-exalting."
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Examination of Galatians 1:10: There is Only One Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 3There seems to be this mentality that if people like us, then they'll like Jesus. The reality is that they'll only like us. People can't be impressed with us and Jesus at the same time. -
Examination of Galatians 1:8-9: There is Only One Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 2Various men have claimed to receive different Gospels from Angels than the Gospel of Christ. Should they be taken seriously? The Bible says they are false teachers.
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Examination of Galatians 1:6-7: There is Only One Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 1How many of you were born sinners? Answer: All of us. How many of you are sinners right now? Answer: All of us. How many of you will die sinners? Answer: All of us. His grace alone saves us at the beginning, and at the end.
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How to Study the Bible: Teaching Youth and AdultsOur goal must not be to understand "what the Bible means to us", but actually what the Bible meant to the authors, and how this truth applies to us. God is the focus, not us. -
The Importance of ApologeticsThere's absolutely no need for Christians to cower below any of Satan's forms of "intellectualism"; for the Christian God can account for His world.
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How Should Christians Apologetically Relate to the World Around Them?Christianity is the only worldview that can account for its presupposed foundation. Due to this truth every worldview borrows from us even to argue.
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Pluralism: An Indirect Claim to DeityPluralism destroys the laws of logic from which it argues from. How can an argument be taken seriously whenever it destroys its own foundation for argumentation?
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The Three Most Important Christian Truths to Defend TodaySo, hide your toddlers, the elderly, and the handicapped, for if God doesn't exist, the fittest eventually rule. -
Jesus Rose from the Dead: Proof for the Physical Ressurection of ChristThe Disciples and the early church never returned to the empty tomb because it was empty. Jesus Christ wasn't there. -
Evangelical ChristianityAll Truth is God's truth. The Truth therefore must come first, and the correct emotions and feelings will follow. If emotions and feelings are first, then the truth will be lost.
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How Christians Can Be "Salt" and "Light""If missionaries are going to reach a lost and dying world, then they must learn how to be IN their cultures without being OF their cultures. The church back home must do the same."
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Learning from William Carey"William Carrey was a bold missionary in the late 18th, early 19th centuries who is famous due to his pioneering of what we now know as modern missions. The church can still learn much from him today!"
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Apologetics in Ministry: Every Decision is a Religious DecisionThis means that whether I sing about Christ or simply make good music, I glorify God equally in both. Whether I dig ditches or preach the word, I can equally bring glory to God by doing it with God as my foundation and His glory as my goal. -
A Brief Examination of Genesis 3:15"Jesus performed miracles, calmed storms, etc. to reveal Himself as the Crusher of the Serpent. The Fall has no hold on Him; and through Him the Fall has no hold on His church either." -
A Very Brief Examination of Genesis 3:15"'Sinners must see that the church is not the enemy; and that we are the 'hands and feet' of Jesus, seeking to bring them to where they long to be."'