Q. Every now and then I see a leader of some Christian organization urge people to fast as well as pray for our country and/or other issues. I know fasting…
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On May 20, 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention released the report of an independent investigation by Guidepost Solutions. Guidepost investigated allegations of sexual abuse within the SBC by pastors, lay…
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Let the love of Christ be fresh in your heart and mind. Allow Christ’s great redemptive work at Calvary to constrain you. Move to worship in heartful, affective adoration. Live…
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Sometimes leaders are so busy painting a beautiful picture of a better future that they can’t see the potholes right in front of them! Good leadership includes seeing those and…
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Is self-care a legitimate pursuit for a Christian in ministry? If we’re not talking about self-indulgence, but stewardship, then yes.
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Greetings in the name of our wonderful Lord Jesus! Today I sit in the GARBC national representative’s office in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Just outside that office are lithographs of Robert…
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The church is not the kingdom, but we do have an important job to do in preparing for the kingdom's arrival. We have been tasked with recruiting a kingdom constituency…
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Nothing could be more anti-scientific than denying the fact that humans are a sexually dimorphic and sexually reproducing species. Yet, the common mantra of many today would deny this reality.
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You may be either an atheist, an agnostic, a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Wiccan, a Buddhist, a Hindu, or simply an individual who does not identify with any…
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Every new year brings natural occasions of reflection and resolution.
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Let’s use another regrettable event in our world as an opportunity to marvel at what Jesus Christ made possible for us, and move in the direction of repentance, faith, and…
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For twenty years the Afghan people have been told that they now will be free. Schools built. Promises made. However, all of those things have changed over one long weekend.
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Worshiping God is what we’re designed to do. Worship points us to the truth of God’s greatness.
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When we recognize the power of the tongue, we will desire God’s wisdom for our words.
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God loves when we ask questions with the right heart and a spirit of humble submission to him.
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Mike and Clare discuss the church's disciple-making mandate and the vital need to reproduce Christian leaders in the days ahead.
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By Bob Stevenson Last October I hosted a discussion group to help our church process through the upcoming election. We don’t often talk about politics at church, but I do…
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Mike and special guest Knute Larson discuss pastoral mentoring, church ministry, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
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The call to ministry is a realization that God is directing you into vocational ministry. This realization is accompanied by your own desire. And it is confirmed by church leaders…
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God uses the “wave” of an overwhelmed heart to lead us to the Rock of Ages, the Rock that is higher than us.
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With the revelation of Ravi Zacharias’ secret lifestyle of sexual sins, Christians and even non-Christians publicly wonder what went wrong.
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What Jeremiah came to understand is that it’s not the Lord’s gifts but the Lord Himself who constitutes hope.
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No one hates grace, do they? Who would ever be offended by a free gift?
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In this episode, Mike discusses some of the right and wrong reasons for pastors to consider transitioning to another church or ministry.
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The message of Revelation needs to be shared, and as a pastor, you are in the prime position to teach it to your congregation.
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In order to have a Biblically clear mind, we need a Biblically developed worldview filter that can sort out the good from the bad, the Biblical from the secular.
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Indulging your children when they throw a temper tantrum is unhelpful and counter-productive.
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If you are fearful entering this school year, then turn to God’s Word for hope. Within the pages of the Bible, there are precious promises for scared, weak, and needy…
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Let’s put our hearts and minds into what the Lord has for us. Let’s do it wholeheartedly for the Lord.
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Churches need to realize that although the role of a pastor’s wife can be rewarding and special, it can also be lonely.
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As school starts this year, create a new tradition at supper for each person in your family to think about someone at their school or workplace they can pray for,…
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Mike and David discuss Mike's new book, No Contest: Overcoming a Competitive Spirit.
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By Bob Cowman I tend to see opportunity at the strangest times and in the weirdest ways. If you read the news or follow the commentators, you might think that…
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In this 2018 video, listen to Aaron Lavender, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, speak on "The Incompatibility of Christianity and Racism."
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Mike and Bob discuss the many issues surrounding the difficult decision to leave a church.
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Mike interviews Steve DeWitt on the subject of Christ's supremacy and beauty.
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The question isn’t so much whether or not to utilize social media, but what we are trying to say and why. Our communication is to be seasoned as with salt—that…
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What should we be considering, as Christians, when we ponder and discuss the idea of reopening the country?
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By Steve Viars Indiana’s governor, Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with his assembled team of medical and business professionals, has the gigantic task of leading our state to slowly restart our…
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This is a time of great uncertainty, but it is also a time for reflection on First Things, on Prime Principles. On what is certain. On Truth.
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We’re all in over our heads right now. These are hard times. But the hard times are the best times to become who God made us to be.
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Just as biblical love is an action (not a feeling) so is biblical forgiveness. Stop looking at your emotions as a barometer and start looking unto Jesus.
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Like the early church, we must boldly step into the challenge of caring for the vulnerable and sick. We must point them to the only One Who can deliver us.
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Mike and David discuss Christian living and church ministry in an age of Coronavirus lockdown.
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Observing the Lord's Table remotely might not be the best idea.
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What does the Coronavirus lock-down mean for our Baptist understanding of church polity?
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The “iron sharpening iron” process that Proverbs 27:17 provides is a helpful and maybe even convicting part of a believer’s life.
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We have good reason to take the virus seriously. But we also have good reason to trust God, live courageously, and love others.
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What are you worried about? Try this three-step approach from Philippians 4:6–7.
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God calls us to live actively in confident faith and hope, not fear. Like our Biblical forerunners, He asks us to trust in the fact that He is already present…
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In this episode, we consider the historical identity of the Magi and offer some reflections on the account of their visit to the Christ-child in Matthew 2.
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December can be one of the busiest and most hectic times of the year for church pastors and leaders. With that in mind, Regular Baptist Ministries has provided a checklist…
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This Thanksgiving Day, as we sit down with our family and friends and stare at that turkey with the trimmings, perhaps we should remind ourselves to be better thankers and…
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This episode features a panel discussion on pastoral recruitment and the call to ministry.
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Mike discusses marriage in ministry with John and Daria Greening.
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Self-care in its proper place is good, but that road can be slippery. We are not our own; we are Christ's.
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David and Mike discuss the proposed updated purpose statement and how it better answers the question, "What is our purpose and our mission?"
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God is a good Father. He loves to give good gifts. At the cross, the most significant suffering in history collided with the greatest gift anyone could ever offer.
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It is God’s business to turn people who are not good into people are who are. Justification declares us to be righteous based on the righteousness of another, so we…
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By Kevin Carson Some questions that readers ask are harder to answer than others. This is a very hard question. Whenever someone asks this question, I immediately think one of…
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Do you find yourself in a cyclical battle with sin? Next time you sin, stop yourself, and walk yourself through James 4:1–4.
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Mike and David discuss signs and wonders, spiritual gifts, and Biblical sufficiency.
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It is true that people are lost and dying, and that we should be urgent about pursuing the lost, but skipping seminary in order to rush into ministry would be…
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Pat Nemmers and Chuck De Cleene discuss the importance of intentional evangelism.
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While it is true that believers may struggle with sins, those sins should no longer define the believer: we must cease being what we were and become what we are.
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David Gunn and Andy Woods discuss the coming Kingdom and its relationship to the Church.
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A Critical Review of Andy Stanley’s "Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World."
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Mike Hess and Mark Vroegop discuss pastoral ministry, worship, and lament.
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By Bob Stevenson Tomorrow, we celebrate good Friday. In our church, we gather to read the passion narrative and reflect on the event of the cross. Like any holiday, this…
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In the spiritual gift lists in the New Testament, some gifts were miraculously endowed and immediately exercised and some were non-miraculously, naturally inherited and used.
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by Dave Cunningham Those of us who stand for the truth of God’s Word and vote with the Bible in our back pocket have been criticized, marginalized, and even victimized.…
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Unplanned is a film you need to see. It will change your perspective. It is not entertaining, but it does show in compelling fashion both what abortion is and how…
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David and Mike discuss the issues of ecclesiastical separation and secondary separation.
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Many Christians know that Jesus said that we should have the faith of a child. But what does Jesus mean by this comparison?
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On March 15 the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court decision and found that a housing allowance for church clergy does not violate the Constitution’s establishment clause.
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Jon Jenks joins us to discuss the essence and nature of Biblical worship.
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The Miracles of Jesus Christ John the Baptist (who did no miracle) was the new voice for God to Israel after the four sterile centuries between the testaments. His message…
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Should Baptists celebrate Lent? Mike and David discuss this question by examining the history of Lent, New Testament teachings on food, fasting, and spirituality, and the sacramental context in which…
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The era of the Gospels began with the gigantic miracle of the virgin conception and birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the entrance of God in the flesh into the temporal…
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We often rehearse how we are saved by faith, but God has also called us to live by faith.
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Mike Hess discusses challenges facing the Church today and the importance of sound hermeneutics.
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By Kyle Dunham How important is biblical creation for one’s theology? Self-professed evangelicals increasingly say, “Very little.” A surprising number of theologians downplay its importance. Wayne Grudem, while agreeing that…
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By Nick Harsh Sunday morning. For some families, these two simple words call to mind a morning filled with chaos. For others, however, Sunday mornings are slow and provide an…
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By Rolland McCune On occasion through the years one reads or hears of a great revival somewhere in the world, a sudden outburst of the power of the Holy Spirit.…
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By Rob Green Years ago, I heard the phrase “perception determines reality.” I remember being confused. Reality is not dependent on one’s perception, I reasoned. The saying made no sense…
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Tax reform law that went into effect in 2018 includes a requirement for churches and nonprofits to pay tax on the cost of parking space used primarily by employees. Churches…
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Witnessing a son or daughter charging hastily into destruction is a burden so heavy even the most resolute parents despair of bearing it. But there is always hope in Christ.
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By Bernie Augsburger Have you ever wondered how the Pilgrims could have a thanksgiving celebration after going through the most difficult year of their lives? The trip across the Atlantic,…
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By Sam Horn There are certain cultural influences and age specific tendencies that can be observed in each generation. These “generational habits” are not always negative, but they do present…
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A recent court decision declaring the Minister's Housing Allowance unconstitutional is being appealed. However, your church and your pastor as an individual should consider what to do if he loses…
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By Kyle Dunham This year marks the 70th anniversary of the inception of the modern state of Israel. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion announced from Tel Aviv the rebirth…
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By Diane Scallon For those of you who have smartphones, please take a moment to check the battery status of your phone. In the battery section, it will give you…
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by Jeff Burr The Incarnation is a revolutionary doctrine. Humanity was alienated from God because of its sin. Jesus, the eternal Son of God and the Creator of the universe,…
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By Rebekah Anderson In 280 days, I get to marry my best friend—the man I admire more than anyone else in the world. And some people are surprised he’s black.…
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The Lord is lord of all. Whether rain or snow, cold or heat, wind or stagnant air, hurricane or calm, the Lord is the one who continues to uphold all…
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We begin a new school year with many concerns, apprehensions, and hopes. What better way to begin this school year than to begin in prayer?
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The average church's retention rate of unchurched first-time visitors is less than 3 percent. How can churches help visitors become regular attenders?
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Regeneration is not a cooperative effort between God and man. God initiates the new birth by reaching down to us in love, mercy, and grace and lifting us from our…
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Why should you show up at church on a Sunday morning? Ever wonder that? Here are four reasons to attend church.
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There are four lessons to be learned from current events surrounding pastors. Those in ministry need to pay attention and be warned.
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“I was wrong. Will you forgive me?” Seven words and two sentences that will change your life and your relationships for the better.
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Mothers are not generally regarded as warriors. However, the Bible describes some mothers who fought in a hand-to-hand combat for their children.
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The crowd who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem may have been fans of Jesus, but they certainly weren’t followers of Jesus.
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Jesus is serious about His disciples working while He is away. Why do you think that you will be more fervent about serving Him tomorrow if you are unwilling to…
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Because we don’t know when Jesus will return, we must always be ready. To be ready is to be faithfully working for Christ. There is no time for casualness or…
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Logic is not what drove many to the pro-choice position, and it will be unlikely in itself to move them away from it.
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How we communicate matters. When it comes to communication, there are clear benefits of having in-person conversations over emailing and texting.
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Have you ever squandered a clear opportunity to testify about Jesus? The fear of man is strong. But we can consider ourselves in light of Who God is and fear…
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Whether spontaneously uttered, purposefully remembered, or extensively prepared, our gratefulness to God for Who He is and what He has done for us should be expressed regularly.
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John Wycliffe’s passion for Scripture would be his distinctive legacy.
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How should the church engage culture? It’s an important question because the culture is at war, and we’d better know where we stand when the roar reaches its fever pitch.
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In these times of racial and political discord and division, how should the church respond? What can pastors do to lead their people with Biblical conviction to be on mission…
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When you hear the word "God," money is probably not your first thought. However, if we’re not careful, money can quickly take the place of God in your life.
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The past two weeks have seen amazing events taking place in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount. These events may well be a precursor to the fulfillment of important prophecies relating…
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What does it mean to be spiritually free? It speaks of a status that is not true of everyone in this world.
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The change in theological education represents a fundamental shift in both educational philosophy and religious pedagogy, is already having great effect on pulpits and pews.
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Changes in either the church or higher education are quickly mimicked and often magnified in seminaries, and the speed at which these parties are changing is a relatively new phenomenon.
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Many Christians obsess over making Christianity relevant. But why should Christianity be made relevant, and what would a relevant Christianity look like?
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Within quite a few supposedly evangelical churches, we are witnessing the adoption of Catholic and Orthodox aesthetics and liturgical practices even where official allegiance to Catholicism or Orthodoxy is not…
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This Easter we are reminded once again that Jesus did not stay in the tomb but is fully alive. And our lives right now are worth the living just because…
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The Case for Christ is solid apologetics shared through the heartfelt and compelling story of Lee and Leslie Strobel.
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A significant portion of our society, including a large number of professing believers, experience a disconnect when the terms “liberty” and “responsibility” are used together.
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God brings trials of various kinds into all our lives, and we are not to be surprised by this.
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A pastor shares his thoughts on the tragic double murder of a family in Illinois.
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Church membership actually matters and is not only biblical, but practical and pastoral.
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Moses took radical action against sin. He understood that sin leads to destruction and death, and he didn’t mess around.
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As followers of the living God, we have an obligation to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, and to stand for life.
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Any putative gospel that denies justification through faith alone is a false gospel, whatever other elements of truth it may contain.
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What is a healthy church? A healthy church is one that maintains its first love.
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The real meaning of Christmas is a message of hope flooding a darkened world with marvelous light, healing old wounds, reviving broken dreams, and setting the captives free.
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Sunday Christmases bring dilemmas. Christmas is a special day, steeped in family traditions, and we’re not all that accustomed to spending time at church on Christmas Day.
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Sometimes the water we are trying to navigate gets a little shallow, doesn’t it? This is the precise time we need to sail into God’s channel of peace.
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When we reflect each December day on the gift of God’s Son, we gain a renewed appreciation for the true meaning of the season and we prepare our hearts to…
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If you are overly joyful or overly disappointed following Tuesday’s election, you have probably put too much stock in a human leader.
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The Gospel of Luke gives us a wonderful window into how Jesus changed the world in three short years. Luke shows that prayer played a vital role.
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for humanity’s real problem.
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Hostility toward the gospel is nothing new, and our response to it has already been scripted for us and modeled by generation after generation of gospel-servants who have suffered likewise.
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We live in a time of unique opportunity when it comes to sharing our faith. But there are other factors that make this a challenging time for evangelism.
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The fall of mega-church pastor Perry Noble has stunned the evangelical world and has raised the alcohol issue to the forefront of evangelical discussion yet again.
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"I do all things for the sake of the gospel." So said Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:23. I wonder whether this verse can sustain all the freight that has been…
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One of the more frequent retorts that is thrown at Christians is that we are not to judge. Unfortunately, some Christians have picked up on this and are propagating it…
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The recent savage shooting in Orlando has left the nation reeling, stunned by the awful display of cruelty and barbarism. It is fitting and proper, at a time such as…
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GARBC National Representative John Greening responds to the allegations regarding Robert T. Ketcham published in “The ABWE and Donn Ketcham Investigations Final Report.”
Read MoreGARBC National Representative John Greening responds to the recent publication titled, “The ABWE and Donn Ketcham Investigations Final Report.”
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A letter to the editor introduces the evangelical as "America’s newest celebrity," who increasingly is the lead story, the headline, and the main attraction.
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Every philosophy rests on certain pillars—certain foundation stones. The gospel is Christianity’s foundation.
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Can you imagine the roller coaster of emotions that took the followers of Jesus on a wild ride during His last week?
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The death of Christ was not the mere actions of the frenzied mood of misled Jews. Christ’s death was part of God’s purposeful plan.
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This morning, terrorists struck the heart of Belgium. Why the cycle of hate and aggression? There are no simple, one-size-fits-all answers. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any answers at…
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Risen is a well-made film that may give opportunity for many gospel-centered conversations to happen among believers and unbelieving friends.
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Controversy over Islam is increasing both within American religion and among American political candidates. How are Christians, and especially Baptists, supposed to think about Muslims?
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In the debate concerning evolution and the age of the earth, certain arguments I grow tired of hearing. We spend so much time dealing with silly ideas that we cannot…
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On Dec. 3 the New York Daily News published the headline “God Isn’t Fixing This” in response to the outpouring of prayer support for the victims of the San Bernardino…
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On Nov. 27, a gunman opened fire outside of a Planned Parenthood facility. We need to begin wrapping our minds around what happened and relating it to our walk with…
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On the evening of Nov. 13, Islamic terrorists struck at the heart of France. The attacks were as well-orchestrated as they were devastating: armed to the teeth with bullets and…
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The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled, “How Churches Are Rethinking Sunday School.” The author, Melanie Grayce West, documents how several New York City churches are rethinking and redesigning the traditional approach to…
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What does it mean to be male or female? What does the Bible and general human reasoning say about this?
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With the recent Hollywood success of War Room as a #1 movie, I see no reason why Woodlawn will not be a huge hit too. The main character, Hank Erwin…
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month. I have received multiple calls asking about the tax treatment of pastor appreciation gifts. I attempt to simplify things as much as possible, even when…
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The scientific community is abuzz this week with the announcement that liquid water has been confirmed on Mars. Of course scientists have long known that water is abundant in our…
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Every pastor has church growth--both spiritual and numerical--on his mind. Pastor Jeriah Shank examines four common elements of churches that experience healthy growth.
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A few months ago, my wife and I were privileged to attend a preview screening of War Room, the latest movie produced by the Kendrick brothers (Courageous, Fireproof, & Facing…
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“These creationists are inadvertently and blindly trusting man’s fallible dating methods for archaeological data.” So says Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis. Who are these blind individuals who have so…
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An axiom of the Christian life is, Those who are truly saved will suffer. Living in the here and now means some degree of struggle.
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Recently released videos by The Center for Medical Progress have brought to light some of the more egregious atrocities committed by Planned Parenthood in the name of women’s health and…
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It was a cold, dark night in Bethlehem when the soldiers came. Methodically and without the slightest trace of pity they marched from house to house ransacking each one.
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November 30, 1938. Surrounded by a throng of his fellow countrymen, a triumphant Neville Chamberlain held aloft a historic peace agreement.
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By Bernie Augsburger “Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do…
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With the Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, supporters of traditional marriage can’t help feeling as though they’ve been punched in the solar plexus.
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The greatest danger facing the believer is not future persecution but daily love seduction from the world system.
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Governments can use the powerful apparatus of civil censure to force people to behave as if a relationship between two people of the same sex were a marriage. But it…
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When reading books or hearing sermons on parables, you may well encounter some interesting commentary. Too often people approach the Bible’s parables as if they were true accounts.
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At least theoretically, we are living in a culture governed by moral relativism. The old codes of right and wrong are no longer seen by the general populace to apply.
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The relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility (or free moral agency) has long been a fixation for me.
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Lent is upon us! For the next 40 days, millions of professing Christians the world over will celebrate this ancient tradition.
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By adopting their son, two parents found that they were imitating the glorious actions of our God and Savior, Who marvelously saved us, washed us, rescued us, and adopted us…
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The controversy surrounding The Interview is full of mystery and drama. It’s a drama that we can’t just stand by and watch, but should evaluate carefully from a Christian worldview.
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Seventeen people died in the terrorist attacks in Paris last Wednesday. How will this affect our ministries in France?
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Over the past week, the world has been transfixed on the slaughter of innocents in Paris by Islamic terrorists determined to exact revenge on those who insult their prophet, Muhammad.
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With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the subject of radical Islam has been catapulted into a position of media prominence. This has brought, in its wake, a variety of…
Read More2006 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, The Integrity of the Biblical Canon.
Read More2006 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Biblical Preaching and Teaching.
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There is no satisfaction on earth as great as that which comes when you get out of your chair and go do something in Christ’s name.
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Have you ever wondered how the main characters surrounding the birth of Jesus would tell their version of the Christmas story?
Read More2005 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Preterism and the Future, Physical Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecies.
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2005 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul.
Read More2004 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, The Bible and Our Culture
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Some pro-choice advocates agree that life begins at conception, but remain pro-choice.
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Thoughts on dignity, suicide, and the sanctity of life in the wake of Brittany Maynard's death.
Read More2004 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Same-Sex Marriage.
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Three reasons why fellowshipping with a church association is beneficial.
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Clarifying what is and isn't at stake in the Houston subpoena issue.
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2003 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Christ's Leadership.
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Organizations often choose names that advertise their purpose or emphasis. The Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviation. The American Automobile Association helps drivers of automobiles. Alcoholics Anonymous is devoted to alcoholics—and…
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I am convinced that if you trust in something or someone, you already absolutely believe that something or someone is worthy of your trust. Furthermore, your actions will reveal whether…
Read More2002 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Reaction to the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.
Read More2002 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Our Roots.
Read More2002 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Child Protection.
Read More2001 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Challenge for Partnering.
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Examining the possible dangers that can flow from idolizing celebrity pastors.
Read More2000 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Joint Resolution--GARBC & Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association (FBFA)
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In the midst of many rather serious world events being covered in the news media, something that happened in an NFL preseason contest caused a bit of a stir.
Read More2000 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Tolerance.
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Biblical perspectives on suicide, stardom, and substance abuse in the wake of Robin Williams' tragic death.
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What should Christians think about the Israel-Hamas conflict? This post brings historical and theological perspectives to bear on the controversial topic.
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An Iraqi-born Baptist missionary takes a critical look at the treatment of women in Islam and its theological rationale.
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Read MoreOne of the best things I’ve seen over the past several years in the world of sports took place on Sunday in Oakland. In silent protest to the remarks of…
Read MoreCurrent events often have major impact on the ministries of friends and colleagues around the world. Missionary Scott Carter with ABWE in Ukraine writes his perspective on Acts 8:1--4 in…
Read MoreQ. Lately some friends have begun attending a church that doesn’t have membership; a person who simply attends is considered a member. Is this right? A. In the last few…
Read MoreQ. Two verses, 1 Samuel 16:7 and 16:12, seem to contradict each other. Please explain. A. Samuel was to anoint a new king to take the place of wicked King…
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Money matters matter—even at church, because as church leaders we have a God-given responsibility on behalf of God’s people to direct the financial affairs of our churches with integrity and…
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Whit Woodard Faithful Life Publishers, 182 Pages, Paper: $14.99, Kindle: $2.99; Nook: $2.99 Woodard, a Regular Baptist chaplain, gives insight concerning the chaplaincy, emphasizing the concept and its relationship to…
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Ron Rhodes Harvest House, 298 Pages, Paper: $13.99 Here’s a unique way to study the last book of the Bible. Each day contains a Scripture portion and insights with easy-to-understand…
Read MorePaul W. Chappell Striving Together, 160 Pages, Hardcover: $14.95, Kindle: $7.95 Written in allegory form, the book “will not eliminate your burdens but will show you how to transfer them…
Read MoreQ. Occasionally I hear preachers and others telling us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” How can this be right or even possible in our age, with the coming…
Read MoreThe task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be especially demanding these days due…
Read MorePresident Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage as a "victory for American democracy" but clashed with his African host over gay rights, yahoo.com and…
Read MoreA petition urging the Obama administration to ban the teaching of creation and intelligent design in U.S. schools was recently filed on the White House website. Written by an individual…
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World News June 21: A substitute teacher believes he was fired because he's a member of an international religious organization that distributes Bibles. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News June 18: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an order that the Department of Justice must respond to a rehearing request regarding the legal status of…
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World News June 14: Southern Baptists expressed their "opposition to and disappointment in" the membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News June 11: Two prominent civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency. Read more about this and other news.
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World News June 7: The number of churches that were dismissed from Presbyterian Church (USA) last year has increased by fivefold compared to 2011. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News June 4: Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are active in seven states responding to damage from floods, tornadoes, and other disasters on the eve of hurricane season. Read…
Read MoreWorld News May 31: Most voters don’t approve of the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation of news reporters. Read more about this and other news.
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World News May 28: People concerned about the Boy Scouts' membership policy are seeking alternative groups to join. Read more about this and other news.
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World News May 24: Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief workers were in action immediately after the tornado hit. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreVoyle A. Glover Kregel Books, $12.99 “Good intentions alone will not stop the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual damage resulting from just one incident of abuse,” says Voyle Glover, a…
Read MoreKenneth Bickel and Kevin Vanderground BMH Books, $15.99 “When ministry leaders grievously fail, the ripple effects often extend well beyond what any one person can comprehend,” say the authors of…
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Read MoreQ. Please comment on Psalm 2:12, which mentions “kissing the Son.” A. The phrase “kiss the Son” is figurative language, referring to the actual practice in the time of the…
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World News May 21: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case involving a New York town’s policy regarding prayers presented before public meetings. Read more about…
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Mary Amesbury, comp. Baptist Mid-Missions, 356 Pages, Paper, $10.00+shipping/ handling This compilation of “faith-building” testimonies of Baptist Mid-Missions missionaries will stir your soul. Particularly eye-catching are the helpful categories under…
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Dwight Gustafson Journey Forth, 72 Pages, Paper, $9.00 The author is a beloved former dean of the School of Fine Arts at Bob Jones University who for years taught courses…
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William L. Lumpkin; Bill J. Leonard, ed. Judson Press, 548 Pages, Hardcover, $36.99 Here is a comprehensive resource on the various Baptist confessions of faith, beginning with the Anabaptist confessions…
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Jonathan Bernis Chosen Books, 234 Pages, Paper, $15.99 A messianic believer, who is president of Jewish Voice Ministries, offers perspective on Bible prophecy as it relates to Israel. Janet Parshall…
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Bradley G. Green, ed. IVP, 398 Pages, Paper, $24.00 You’ve probably heard the church fathers’ names—Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, Athanasius, Augustine, and others—and regardless of your degree of knowledge of these…
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World News May 17: The IRS will soon face more than controversy and Congressional hearings over its discrimination of pro-life and conservative groups. Read more about this and other news.
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World News May 14: An IRS campaign to apply additional scrutiny to conservative groups included those focused on government spending, the Constitution, and several other broad areas. Read more about…
Read MoreWorld News May 10: A House committee has launched an investigation in response to the trial of the abortion practitioner charged with multiple counts of infanticide. Read more about this…
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World News May 7: In a huge victory for pro-life advocates taking on the controversial HHS mandate, the Obama administration is giving up its effort to force a Bible publisher…
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Jonathan Cahn FrontLine, 262 Pages, Paper, $16.99 This book is taking born-again Christians by storm, and has been on bestseller lists such as the New York Times’ for some time…
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Warren W. Wiersbe CLC Publications, 116 Pages, Paper, $8.50 This powerful new book from a prolific pen demonstrates how far off the track many churches are and what they must…
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C. H. Spurgeon Banner of Truth Trust, 316 Pages, Hardcover, $28.00 Many of us have been blessed by published sermons and commentaries from the “prince of preachers.” Here is a…
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Jim Geyer Ambassador International, 192 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A pastor shares insights he received from two blessings in life—having godly parents and being raised on a farm. Accountability, brevity of…
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Banner of Truth Trust, 123 Pages, Softcover, $14.00 A letter came to Baptist churches in England and Wales asking them to send representatives to a meeting in London in 1677…
Read MoreWorld News May 3: A California megachurch pastor who has recently come under fire for his views on homosexuality has declared that he will not be intimidated. Read more about…
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World News April 30: President Obama addressed the nation's largest abortion provider Friday, criticizing pro-life laws. Read more about this and other news.
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World News April 26: Southern Baptist chaplains report that an SBC website has been blocked at military installations around the nation. Read more about this and other news.
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World News April 23: Congress is now far more aware of the Kermit Gosnell story, the abortionist on trial for murder in Philadelphia. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News April 19: Well-known gospel soloist George Beverly Shea, 104, died Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Read more about this and other news.
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World News April 16: An idea for a national day of prayer and fasting, which began in a column just several days ago, has now become a national movement. Read…
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World News April 12: A Michigan high school canceled a speech by former Sen. Rick Santorum after teachers became outraged over his opposition to gay marriage. Read more about this…
Read MoreWorld News April 9: Soldiers in the U.S. military have been told in a training briefing that evangelical Christians are the No. 1 extremist threat to America. Read more about…
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World News April 5: A portrait of Jesus that had adorned a southern Ohio public school district building since 1947 has been taken down. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News April 2: Edith Schaeffer, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30. Read more about this and other news.
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World News March 29: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has stepped into the fray concerning a professor who told students to write the word “Jesus” on a piece of paper, throw…
Read MoreWorld News March 26: Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen of Iranian descent imprisoned in Tehran, tells of the torture he has endured for his faith as well as the…
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World News March 22: Redefining marriage to include same-sex couples would jettison the rationale and logic behind prohibitions on polygamous marriages, according to several friend-of-the court briefs. Read more about…
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World News March 19: The island nation of Cyprus made headlines, and rattled markets across the Western world, by announcing a raid on private bank accounts this week. Read more…
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World News March 15: The archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been selected as the next Roman Catholic pope. Read more about this and other news.
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World News March 12: Leaders at this past week's National Religious Broadcasters conference warned that Christians may soon be forced to practice civil disobedience. Read more about this and other…
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World News March 8: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s unmanned Predator B drone fleet has been custom designed to identify civilians carrying guns and track cell phone signals. Read…
Read MoreQ: Is it wrong to invest time in genealogies, family trees, etc.? I refer to Titus 3:9. A: Titus 3:9 reads, “But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about…
Read MoreQ: In reading the book of Daniel, I came across something that appears to be contradictory. Daniel 12:11 says 1,290 days, while my understanding from being taught Daniel and Revelation…
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World News March 5: The Department of Justice is saying that children do not need—and have no right to---mothers. Read more about this and other news.
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World News March 1: John Freshwater got a day in court as his latest attempt to get reinstated as a schoolteacher was presented in oral arguments before the Ohio Supreme…
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World News Feb. 26: Tim Tebow has backed out of speaking at First Baptist Church of Dallas, saying he "needed to lay low and steer clear of controversy." Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 22: Sen. Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Feb. 19: China's Christians felt a noticeable rise in persecution in 2012 as the Communist government began the first of a three-phase plan to eradicate unregistered house churches.…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 15: For a German family that fled to the U.S., the Justice Department is arguing that educating one's own children is not a fundamental right. Read more…
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World News Feb. 12: Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church on Monday when he announced he would stand down, the first pope to do so in 700 years. Read…
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World News Feb. 8: The Department of Justice has developed a white paper outlining the circumstances under which the U.S. can conduct a drone strike against an American citizen. Read…
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World News Feb. 5: The National Black Prolife Coalition has lobbied to have its Twitter account restored after the social media company yanked the group's Tweeting privileges. Read more about…
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World News Feb. 1: Frank S. Page issued comments on the current focus on the Boy Scouts of America. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 29: The Boy Scouts of America is reportedly on the verge of changing its policy on homosexuals. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Jan. 25: The head of a Messianic Jewish ministry says it's too early to know just what kind of government might emerge from Tuesday's surprise election results in…
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World News Jan. 22: Open Doors has confirmed the death of two Christians in North Korea. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Jan. 18: The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that “unborn children are persons with rights that should be protected by law.” Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 15: A public school teacher has filed a civil rights lawsuit after she was forced to remove all religious content from her classroom. Read more about this…
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DVD Vision Video, 105 Minutes, $16.99 Like it or not, Regular Baptists must recognize that Chuck Smith has had a profound effect on evangelical and fundamental Christianity since the 1960s.…
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Albert Mohler Bethany House, 222 Pages, Hardcover, $22.99 Albert Mohler is one of those writers whose familiar name compels the reader to take notice, no matter the topic. This book…
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John MacArthur Thomas Nelson, 328 Pages, Hardcover, $29.99 A reader might wonder what could be said about evangelism that would differ from what numerous other books say on soul-winning. MacArthur…
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Elmer Towns and Ben Gutierrez, eds. B&H, 368 Pages, Hardcover, $39.99 Here is a very attractive, nicely laid-out book with more than 150 full-color photos, maps, illustrations, charts, introductions to…
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Dave Barba Journey Forth, 132 Pages, Paper, $13.00 This book gives hope and practical, Biblical help for those in ministry who are discouraged, lonely, financially stressed, physically afflicted, rejected, or…
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World News Jan. 11: A pastor's withdrawal from President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony has left Christians lamenting over what they see as a new era of religious intolerance. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 8: A report in WorldNetDaily notes that Barack Obama’s criticism of congressional efforts to protect the faith-based values of military chaplains is disturbing on many levels. Read…
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World News Jan. 4: Tens of thousands of Americans have committed to support Hobby Lobby on Jan. 5 after courts have refused to issue a ruling stopping the HHS mandate.…
Read MoreThe local church, by God’s design, has the responsibility of fostering spiritual growth. All that we do in worship, fellowship, service, and Bible study ought to be means toward our…
Read MoreQ: What does “born of water” in John 3:5 mean? A: Several views exist. Some believe it refers to water baptism, meaning that a person needs to be baptized in…
Read MoreQ: We’re convinced Jesus never married, contrary to what some attention-getting liberals have advanced lately, but what about His disciples? And if any of them were married, how could they…
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World News Jan. 1: Hobby Lobby will defy the Obamacare mandate that health insurance for its employees cover “abortion-inducing drugs.” Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 28: It was a bad Christmas for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, the Church of Iran pastor who has been returned to jail on an earlier charge. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 21: A federal appeals court sided with two colleges in a decision related to the ongoing court challenges to the Obama administration's birth control mandate. Read more…
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Ron Rhodes Harvest House, 340 Pages, Paper, $17.99 Another book that would greatly help believers grow in their knowledge of the Word, particularly in eschatology, it defines more than 350…
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Rick Horne Shepherd Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $13.95 Here is great Biblical guidance for parents who are struggling in this area. One author, Dave Harvey, writes, “Rick Horne knows teens—the…
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Eric J. Bargerhuff Bethany House, 173 Pages, Paper, $12.99 This interesting book cites 17 commonly misused Scripture passages and explains their true meaning. But first the work tells why Scripture…
Read MoreGordon D. Fee and Robert L. Hubbard Jr., gen. eds. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 834 Pages, Hardcover, $40.00 This voluminous edition uses respected Biblical scholars to provide background information and commentary…
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Robert D. Jones Crossway Books, 208 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Conflicts in a person’s life can happen anywhere and can take on any form. Those we love and those around us…
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David W. Jones and Russell S. Woodbridge Kregel Publications, 201 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Yes, the prosperity gospel is still alive and well. Jones and Woodbridge show that in our economically…
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World News Dec. 18: Christians, including Christian leaders, are pondering the tragedy of last week's mass killings in a Connecticut grade school. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 14: Twenty-five same-sex couples exchanged vows in a group wedding ceremony at First Baptist Church in Seattle Dec. 9. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Dec. 11: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up two cases that could either lead to the legalization of gay marriage nationwide or affirm the right to…
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World News Dec. 7: A United Nations treaty to ban discrimination against people with disabilities went down to defeat in the Senate on Tuesday. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 4: The Supreme Court took no action Monday on historic cases involving same-sex marriage. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Nov. 30: The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday in favor of Palestinian statehood. Read more about this and other news.
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World News Nov. 27: Another challenge to the Affordable Care Act can continue, the Supreme Court has ruled. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Nov. 23: This year will see an unprecedented move by the big boys of retail to open their stores earlier than ever on Thanksgiving Day. Read more about…
Read MoreWorld News Nov. 20: A federal court on Friday stopped enforcement of the Obama administration’s abortion pill mandate against Tyndale House Publishers. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Nov. 16: President Barack Obama will be taking the oath of office on Jan. 21, and atheists want him to do so without mentioning "God" and without a…
Read MoreWorld News Nov. 13: Could it be that Mitt Romney might have won last week's election or at least received more votes than he did? Read more about this and…
Read MoreQ. Are churches required to use bread without yeast in observing the Lord’s Table? A. Churches use a variety of elements in Communion bread, but those who insist on unleavened…
Read MoreChurch ministry is people ministry, and those of us who seek to sharpen our skills in this area will reap the rewards of greater support and unity among our people—and…
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World News Nov. 9: Christians and conservatives in general found virtually nothing to cheer about in the elections of the past week. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News Nov. 6: The IRS says it is not auditing churches, because it does not have the authority to take away churches’ tax-free status. Read more about this and…
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Tim LaHaye, Thomas Ice, Ed Hindson, gen. eds. Harvest House, 313 Pages, Paper, $14.99 This book is a great resource on the pretribulation Rapture, the position held by the GARBC.…
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Fred Moritz Faithful Life Publishers, 133 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Those in fundamental Bible-believing Christianity will appreciate this historical account of one of its mission agencies. The story begins in the…
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Dan Story Kregel Publications, 203 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Whatever one’s view on this hot topic, the reader should find this book thought-provoking. Dan Story considers questions like, Is Christianity to…
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DVD Vision Video, 58 Minutes, $15.99 Africa, once called “The Dark Continent,” changed dramatically when David Livingstone came to its shores. Considered one of the greatest of gospel missionary pioneers…
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Steve Zollos Shepherd Press, 202 Pages, Paper, $13.95 Telling sons the facts of life is daunting, and many Christian dads end up doing nothing (research indicates 60 percent). This book…
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Brian H. Cosby P & R Publishing, 150 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Brian Cosby, in youth ministry for more than a decade, calls churches to gear youth ministry back to solid…
Read MoreWorld News Nov. 2: In an unprecedented move for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, all large-capacity mobile kitchens in the fleet east of the Rocky Mountains have been asked to mobilize…
Read MoreWorld News Oct. 30: As cities up and down the East Coast were preparing for Hurricane Sandy, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders were preparing for a large-scale response. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Oct. 26: An urgent request from the CIA annex for military back-up during the attack on the U.S. Consulate and subsequent attack several hours later was indeed denied…
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World News Oct. 23: A 23-year military intelligence veteran is casting strong suspicion on weekend statements from Barack Obama's re-election campaign that talks with Iran are imminent. Read more about…
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World News Oct. 19: A group of Texas cheerleaders may continue to display Biblical-themed banners during high school football games, a judge says. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreQ. Please explain Matthew 7:1 in relation to our need to exercise discernment. A. The familiar verse is, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” It is often used to…
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Read MoreQ. Recently I heard that a certain cult teaches we can become gods, based on Psalm 82:6 and John 10:33 and 34. Please comment. A. The Bible nowhere teaches that…
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World News Oct. 16: About 25 to 30 Christian college students were massacred at a university in northeastern Nigeria, causing Christians to pray for a "change of heart" among the…
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World News Oct. 12: A school district will pay hefty legal fees after a federal appeals court decided that the district committed viewpoint discrimination by not allowing a Christian club…
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World News Oct. 9: A man who can rightly be called an American hero was memorialized at the Coronado Naval Air Station Chapel in San Diego on Sept. 20. Read…
Read MoreWorld News Oct. 5: A college student who claims he once had same-sex attractions but became heterosexual after conversion therapy has filed a lawsuit against California. Read more about this…
Read MoreWorld News Oct. 2: Thousands of conservative Christians gathered Saturday on Independence Mall in Philadelphia to pray for the future of the United States in the weeks before the presidential…
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World News Sept. 28: Could you imagine going to jail for your faith? A recent report warns that it could happen. Read more about this and other news.
Read MoreWorld News Sept. 25: Chick-fil-A has cleared up rumors that it has revised its charitable donation policy to exclude "anti-gay" groups. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News Sept. 21: A so-called Gospel of Jesus' Wife isn't sending shock waves through the Christian world as some publications have reported. Read more about this and other world…
Read MoreWorld News Sept. 18: Missouri lawmakers have ignored the warnings of the Obama administration and overrode their governor’s veto to enact religious exemptions to the abortion pill mandate. Read more…
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World News Sept. 14: Anti-American protests erupted across the Middle East Friday, following weeklong demonstrations outside of several U.S. embassies and a 9/11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya.…
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World News Sept. 11: Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who was sentenced to death in his country for his Christian faith, has been acquitted of apostasy charges and released from custody.…
Read MoreWorld News Sept. 7: After excluding God from their platform, Democrats hurriedly rewrote their convention platform Wednesday amid criticism to add a mention of God and declare Jerusalem the capital…
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World News Sept. 4: Rev. Moon Sun-myung, who founded a global religious movement, died Monday at his Unification Church complex east of Seoul, South Korea. Read more about this and…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 31: Republicans approved a party platform at their national convention Tuesday that would ban all abortions and gay marriages and reshape Medicare. Read about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 28: A federal appeals court has determined a federal judge was right to throw out a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s decision to force taxpayers to fund…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 24: Texas officials are vowing to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 21: The joint study from two conservative groups, Liberty Institute and the Family Research Council, reveals proven hostility toward Christianity in the U.S. Read more about this…
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World News Aug. 17: Authorities took a gunman into custody in the wake of a shooting Wednesday at the headquarters of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 14: Mitt Romney's announcement that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan is his VP choice is getting widespread approval within the conservative community. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 10: In the wake of tragedy among the Sikh community, Christians have an unprecedented opportunity to reach out with the gospel. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 7: A major evangelical Christian gathering is set to take place in Charlotte, N.C., the day before the Democratic National Convention. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Aug. 3: According to the Support Chick-fil-A Facebook page, more than 550,000 people committed to visit the fast-food restaurant Wednesday. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News July 31: Reaction has been strong following Monday's announcement that the Democratic Party plans to adopt support for gay marriage. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News July 27: Thousands of Christians are mobilizing efforts to support Chick-fil-A. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News July 24: While police are still investigating the motive behind Friday's shooting at a theater in Aurora, Colo., some Christians are convinced of the real source: evil. Read…
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World News July 20: After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday emphatically reaffirmed its policy of excluding gays. Read more about this and other news.
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Thomas E. Bergler Eerdmans Publishing, 281 Pages, Paper, $25.00 The cover letter accompanying this book summarizes it best: “Pop worship music. Falling in love with Jesus. Mission trips. Wearing jeans…
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Gloria Vermaas Goering Xulon Press, 472 Pages, Paper, $24.99 A longtime member of one of our GARBC churches has produced an unpretentious yet unique book: Gloria Goering kept a record…
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Eric W. Gritsch Eerdmans Publishing, 158 Pages, Paper, $25.00 The vitriolic attitude of Martin Luther toward Jews has shocked many who have read the great reformer’s writings, such as On…
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Robert P. Lightner Grace Acres Press, 86 Pages, Paper, $11.95 From a respected author in our circles comes this short but helpful study on the epistle of James. Charts and…
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Dan Phillips Kregel Publications, 315 Pages, Paper, $17.99 Why did the early Christian church thrive despite not possessing what we Western Christians have materially? The author calls attention to believers’…
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Tom Nelson Crossway Books, 221 Pages, Paper, $15.99 This book challenges readers to make work a divine calling, not just a way to make a living. It shows the Biblical…
Read MoreWorld News July 17: A legal expert is urging Mississippi to stand strong against a lesbian couple's demand to use state facilities for a commitment ceremony. Read more about this…
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World News July 13: Episcopalians approved a churchwide ceremony Tuesday to bless same-sex couples. Read more about this and other news.
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World News July 10: The public's perception of the military since the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" is being manipulated by the U.S. Department of Defense, says the director…
Read MoreWorld News July 6: The Baptist church in Georgia that produced Fireproof and Courageous received thousands of people for its annual Independence Day celebration. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News June 29: Christians are reacting to this week's Supreme Court announcement on ObamaCare. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News June 26: In a widely watched Swedish homeschool case, two parents and their child are closer to being reunited. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News June 22: Several major happenings took place in the past week's national conclave of the Southern Baptist Convention. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News June 19: General Mills is supporting homosexual marriage, leaving critics surprised at its abandonment of traditional values families. Read more about this and other world news.
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D. A. Carson Eerdmans Publishing, 186 Pages, Hardcover, $24.00 “Far from bringing peace, the new tolerance is progressively becoming more intolerant, fostering moral myopia, proving unable to engage in serious and…
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Byron Forrest Yawn Harvest House, 190 Pages, Paper, $11.99 In the foreword, John MacArthur calls attention to the role that fathers in Bible times played in the lives of their…
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Paul Chappell Striving Together, 222 Pages, Paper, $12.95. Practical help for deacons comes in two parts. Part 1 covers qualifications, duties, relationships, and the deacon’s wife. Part 2 gives practical…
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Read MoreStephen Viars Harvest House, 247 Pages, Paper, $12.99. This book offers help in viewing past sins, missed opportunities, and hurt memories and dealing with them Biblically so the person can…
Read MoreRobert L. Sumner Biblical Evangelism Press, 265 Pages, Paper, $12.00 Some time ago the Baptist Bulletin reviewed Sumner’s first book by this title. In the book Sumner, editor of The…
Read MoreWorld News June 15: More than 6,000 people took part in a webcast on Monday to launch a program to help people who want to leave their jobs in the…
Read MoreWorld News June 12: A coalition of groups seeking to overturn Washington State's same-sex marriage law received twice as many signatures as needed for a referendum in November. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News June 8: Gov. Scott Walker easily survived his recall election brought on by organized labor in Wisconsin by winning 54 percent of the vote. Read more about this…
Read MoreWorld News June 5: A measure to ban abortions based on the sex of a child failed to earn enough support in the House. Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News June 1: A federal appeals court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in a unanimous ruling Thursday. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News May 29:A "new rainbow coalition" made up of Christian pastors and leaders gathered on Capitol Hill to support traditional marriage. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News May 22: An influential African-American evangelical pastor says that many black Christians are in an "adulterous" relationship with President Obama over the issue of same-sex marriage. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News May 18: A new pastor in St. Clair, Mo., doesn't play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor's bisexuality prompted…
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World News May 15: Leaders of some of the nation's largest religious denominations say they are distressed and saddened by President Obama's support for gay marriage. Read more about this…
Read MoreWorld News May 11: North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News May 8: Tennessee lawmakers are now backing Christian student groups at Vanderbilt University. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News May 4: Iranian officials have sentenced a human rights attorney to prison, putting the pastor he was working for in greater danger. Read more about this and other…
Read More8 things deacons can do to help their pastors stay balanced, healthy, and effective Never have the demands been greater or the pressures more stressful than for pastors today. Higher…
Read MoreQ. Please explain what two curious statements mean Biblically: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (Matthew 19:30; cf. 20:16); and “Many are called, but few…
Read MoreWorld News May 1: As many as 100 high school students walked out of a national journalism conference after Dan Savage, an anti-bullying speaker, began attacking the Bible. Read more…
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World News April 27: Students at an elementary school in Phoenix, Ariz., will be allowed to pass out fliers promoting a Good News Club after-school program as the result of…
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World News April 24: Chuck Colson, who became a Christian amid the Watergate scandal and later an advocate for the spiritual transformation of prisoners, died Saturday. Read more about this…
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C. John Collins Crossway Books, 192 Pages, Paper, $15.99 The title notes perhaps the latest in a series of evangelical questionings of Bible doctrines that Christians have simply accepted in…
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Jay Lucas Reliance Media, 269 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Society, American society in particular, is very conscious of individual and group rights, so much so that it has contributed to chaos…
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Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 198 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Prolific prophecy author Hitchcock presents a new work to answer the question of the curious, Who is the Antichrist? He begins with…
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Eric Kress and Paul Tautges Kress Biblical Resources, 205 Pages, Paper, $14.99 This book is an excellent verse-by-verse commentary on Lamentations, intended to help Biblical counselors, among others. Included are…
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David A. Norris iUniverse, Inc., 180 Pages, Paper, $16.95 Norris presents 15 principles that liberated mankind from the politics of tyranny, and contends that schools stopped teaching the American belief…
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Joy Mielke AuthorHouse, 107 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Mielke shares the account of her grandfather, who served in China as a missionary from 1913 through 1938, and then at home until…
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World News April 20: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill that allows classes that focus on the Bible and its influence on western civilization. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News April 17: The National Organization for Marriage explains why it has endorsed Mitt Romney for president, even though his state was the first to legalize same-sex marriage. Read…
Read MoreWorld News April 13: In response to the political battle for female voters, the exchange elevated to "mommy bashing" when Hilary Rosen leveled a blow at Mitt Romney's wife. Read…
Read MoreWorld News April 10: A school under fire for changing "God Bless the USA” to “We Love the USA” reversed course after drawing a backlash and legal threats. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News April 6: President Obama gave an ultimatum on a pending U.S. Supreme Court case, saying that if the justices overturned his healthcare law, it would amount to “judicial…
Read MoreWorld News April 3: For the first time, the U.S. military has hosted an event specifically for atheist and agnostic soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Read more about…
Read MoreWorld News March 27: The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.…
Read MoreWorld News March 23: The abduction of a 7-year-old is being called one of the worst cases of government abuse ever committed against a homeschooling family. Read more about this…
Read MoreWorld News March 20: The White House is in talks with faith groups about the administration's contraception mandate. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News March 16: A Christian minister at Southwest Minnesota State University was threatened with a citation for trespassing. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News March 13: A New York imam has declared that he will start a campaign on April 22 to make the April 26 birthday of the Muslim prophet Muhammad…
Read MoreWorld News March 9: Franklin Graham has said if the government passes an edict forcing him to hire employees who do not share his Christian outlook, he will “break the…
Read MoreWorld News March 6: After vicious storms ripped through the South and Midwest, stories of survival and God's protection have begun to emerge. Read more about this and other world…
Read MoreWorld News March 2: A state lawmaker is proposing to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives to perform abortions as a way of expanding access to the procedure…
Read MoreQ. I have met some believers recently who say that to truly be spiritual, one must know the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew and Greek). Please comment. A. If…
Read MoreQ. I have some questions about Adam and Eve when they sinned. Where was Adam when Eve was tempted? Also, why does Adam apparently get the blame for their sinning,…
Read More12 Suggestions . . . First, a disclaimer: I’m not an expert on worship. I’ve had no significant training in music or the arts (although I did have piano lessons…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 28: Kentucky Baptists were victorious in their effort to stop seven casinos from entering the state when a bill fell short of the votes it needed in…
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World News Feb. 24: A Southern Baptist Convention task force has recommended that the SBC keep its name, but introduce the descriptor "Great Commission Baptists." Read more about this and…
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Prior to the 1970s, most Baptists did not observe Lent, a 40-day period of penance, voluntary fasting, and self-denial. Now several Baptist leaders are suggesting this should change.
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World News Feb. 21: The contraceptive mandate harms not only Baptists and other religious adherents, but all Americans, says a Southern Baptist ethicist. Read more about this and other world…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 17: Conservative Christian groups are outraged that a school decided a lunch a preschooler's mother prepared was not healthy enough and replaced it with chicken nuggets. Read…
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World News Feb. 14: President Obama announced a change in the way that employees of religious organizations will receive free contraceptives, but it fell short of what is needed to…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 10: A resurgent Rick Santorum has been declared the winner in three states. Read more about this and other world news.
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World News Feb. 7: A surprise announcement by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to reverse its decision to fund Planned Parenthood has pro-life groups and advocates shaking…
Read MoreWorld News Feb. 3: Wycliffe Bible Translators is in hot water over new Bible translations they have worked on that purport to avoid offending Muslims. Read more about this and…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 31: A former Eastern Michigan University student has the right to present her religious discrimination suit to a federal jury, ruled the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 27: Tens of thousands of pro-lifers joined together Jan. 23 for the annual March for Life that followed a weekend of pro-life events in the Washington area.…
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World News Jan. 24: Christian and pro-life groups are decrying President Obama's order that health care plans must cover contraceptives, including abortion-causing drugs. Read more about this and other world…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 20: Should a Christian church be allowed to practice its faith in all of its activities? Not according to a New Jersey judge. Read more about this…
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Hannah Farver Moody Publishers, 269 pages, Paper, $12.99 Well written by a young woman, for young women (college age and younger), this book shows an unusual depth of wisdom; the…
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Stephen and Alex Kendrick B&H Publishing, 257 Pages, Paper, $14.99 The back cover reads, “From the New York Times best-selling authors of The Love Dare comes a strong resolution of…
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Arno Froese Olive Press, 253 Pages, Paper, $12.95 People just about everywhere are watching with keen interest as nations like Egypt and Libya are deposing longtime dictators and supposedly attempting…
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Francis Chan David C. Cook, 186 Pages, Paper, $14.99. “There is a big gap between what we read in Scripture about the Holy Spirit and how most believers and churches…
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Lisa Grote, ed. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, 242 Pages (workbook), Paper, $49.95 A virtual textbook, the large workbook includes assessment of needs, leadership issues, training scenarios, sample policies, checklists, applications,…
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David R. Stokes Steerforth Press, 350 Pages, Hardcover, $27.00 The value of this book is historical; it is a detailed account of the trial of J. Frank Norris, leading fundamentalist…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 17: As the Republican voting moves South, the religion of front-runner Mitt Romney may be an inescapable issue in many voters’ minds. Read more about this and…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 13: The United States Supreme Court has delivered "a knockout blow to the White House in the cause of religious liberty." Read more about this and other…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 10: Police have arrested New York City councilman and pastor Fernando Cabrera and six others on charges of "criminal trespassing." Read more about this and other world…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 6: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won a plurality of support from evangelicals in the Iowa GOP caucuses Tuesday. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreSuccessful church leadership is rooted in spiritual commitment. People who are walking with God, growing in their faith, demonstrating godly character, and seeking God’s guidance make the best leaders! Our…
Read MoreQ. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Is it true that Sunday worship originated in Roman Catholicism? A. It may be true that some people trace the…
Read MoreWorld News Jan. 3: With changing social trends and approaches to tying the knot, the church’s message on marriage is going to have to be repackaged for 2012. Read more…
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 30: Since 1998, WORLD magazine has selected one Christian who has stood up against ungodly trends. This year WORLD has chosen Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International.…
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 28: On Christmas Day, police across China tear gassed and beat Christians for worshiping at "unofficial" Christmas services. Read more about this and other world news.
Read MoreWorld News Dec. 23: Several defectors from North Korea have noted their sympathies for the North Korean people, who they say will be forced to cry over their leader's death.…
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World News Dec. 20: The battle over a nativity scene in Athens, Texas, reached new heights this past weekend when up to 5,000 supporters flooded the town square. Read more…
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World News Dec. 16: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reaching out to Christians with warm wishes. Read more about this and other news.
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Calvin R. Stapert Eerdmans Publishing, 192 Pages, Paper, $15.00 Increase your knowledge and appreciation of this magnificent oratorio, so much a part of the Christmas experience for many. Includes a…
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DVD Unusual Films (BJU Press), 135 min., $18.36 This video tells the story of a young man in the Roaring ’20s who dreams of playing baseball in the big leagues.…
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Matthew C. Hoskinson Bob Jones University Press, 228 Pages, Paper, $22.95 For many years Regular Baptist Press has published a well-received book written by Dr. Robert Gromacki, Salvation Is Forever,…
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Brian C. Brewer, ed. Judson Press, 174 Pages, Paper, $17.99 A press release for this book says that we are living in a post-
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Roger N. McNamara Xulon Press, 156 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Troubling news about tragic sins committed against children comes to us constantly, it would seem, demanding that we do all we…
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Among my responsibilities as associate national representative of the GARBC is working with churches that are in pastoral transition. Much of that work focuses on helping pulpit committees establish a…
Read MoreQ. In Genesis 3:22, God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil.” Many theologians say “Us” is the Trinity: God the Father,…
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Dr. Carl A. Moeller and David W. Hegg Moody Publishers, 152 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Following Christ can be deadly in many parts of the world, yet Christian churches thrive in…
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Stephen Ong Chambers Press, 178 Pages, Paper, $8.00 Ong answers questions such as, What causes leaders to go bad? How can one prevent bad leaders from coming to power? Why…
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Charles Anderson WinePress Publishing, 208 Pages, Paper, $16.95 A church planter with Baptist Mid-Missions tells of his experiences in sharing Christ on a 2,160-mile hike.
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Andrew Himes Chiara Press, 344 Pages, Paper, $16.95 Many people probably don’t know that evangelist and editor John R. Rice had a black sheep in his clan—the author of this…
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Michael J. Peck Baptist Church Planters Couple’s Edition ($7.95), Leader’s Edition ($19.95), DVD ($39.95) Some time ago Michael Peck came up with a premarital counseling set, From This Day Forward,…
Read MoreQ. When the Hebrews left Egypt, they took their herds with them. Why didn’t they eat their flocks instead of complaining and receiving manna? Also, how long did they receive…
Read MoreQ. Recently I was introduced to some literature by a group that says believers should petition angels. The group says that angels are our best friends and want to help…
Read MoreSometimes our church outreach events are our community’s best kept secret. We do a great job planning them—safety clinics, classic car shows, sportsmen’s dinners, sports tourneys, dinner theaters, Christmas pageants—but,…
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Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche, general editors Harvest House, 501 Pages, Paper, $19.99 In the introduction the authors tell of their own experience with homosexuality. Joe Dallas, who has led…
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Kenman L. Wong and Scott B. Rae IVP, 288 Pages, Paper, $24.00 A statement on the back cover challenges the reader, “Is business just a way to make money—lots of…
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Tim Pawlenty Tyndale House, 301 Pages, Hardcover, $26.99 Yes, he was a successful two-term conservative governor of his liberal home state, Minnesota. Yes, his name is becoming known nationally as…
Read MoreGive Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Crossway, 216 pages, Paper, $14.99 Give Them Grace will resonate with all parents who have ever felt hopeless in…
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L. Duane Brown Faithful Life Publishers, 222 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Here’s a book that purposes to focus on this one aspect of eschatology—the word “apostasy,” what it means and what…
Read More8 Common Mistakes Church Leaders Make Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? I think we all know…
Read MoreQ. People in our fundamental circles believe that the so-called sign gifts in the early New Testament church, such as speaking in tongues, ceased and are not for today. On…
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Leland Ryken Crossway, 265 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Here’s another tribute to the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, “the most influential English translation” (as the front cover states). Leland…
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Brian G. Hedges Shepherd Press 302 Pages, Paper, $15.95 The pastor of a GARBC church has put into words important how-to principles for spiritual growth and maturity. In the introduction,…
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Norman L. Geisler Bethany House 173 Pages, Paper, $14.99 As this review was being written, the world had just experienced one of the worst earthquakes in history (Japan’s largest since…
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David W. Bebbington Baylor University Press 315 Pages, Paper, $39.95 Every Baptist needs to know what Baptists believe and practice, but they also should know Baptist history. Here is a…
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Another evangelical pastor has written a liberal coming-out book, a sad trend that is becoming an annual rite of spring. Last year Brian McLaren surprised nearly no one with A…
Read More4 Suggestions I’ve never heard of a church that didn’t have a constitution, but I have heard of church leaders who wish they didn’t have one! Outdated wording, obscure explanations,…
Read MoreQ. In Acts 23 or 24, Paul talks to his accusers in either Aramaic or Hebrew—it depends on which translation one reads. What is the difference, and why don’t the…
Read MoreQ. Please comment on “unworthy” in 1 Corinthians 11:27. I’ll admit I sometimes am afraid of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily. A. If you are a believer and are walking…
Read MoreQ. Please comment as to who the “angel” is in Revelation 2:1. A. Revelation 2 and 3 include messages the Lord gave to the seven churches of Asia in existence…
Read MoreThe Christian Post has published an article by R. Albert Mohler Jr. in which Mohler ruminates on decades old research by Dean Kelley and a recent David Brooks op-ed article…
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Douglas R. McLachlan's book highlights numerous principles of historic fundamentalism that are the foundation of what a fundamentalist should believe.
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William J. Petersen & Ardythe Petersen Tyndale, 690 Pages, Paper, $19.99 It's doubtful they're exaggerating when the publisher says on the back cover that this work is "the largest collection of…
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Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 184 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A number of predications are circulating these days concerning the Lord’s return and the end of the world. Even some professing believers…
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John Crotts Shepherd Press, 138 Pages, Paper, $13.95 “Satan has taken over the local churches.” “Churches are irrelevant, at best.” “Churches today are nothing but victims of false doctrines, the…
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Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 237 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Part 1 of this book has 10 chapters for "10 Amazing Fulfilled Prophecies." Included is "the greatest prophecy ever given" (chapter 4).…
Read MoreQ. Legalizing polygamy has been in the news lately. If it’s wrong, why did so many Old Testament believers practice it? Why did they go unpunished? A. In the Dispensation…
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In the first year of one of my pastorates, I removed about 200 people from the membership! It’s true—but let me explain. Although the church constitution included a clear statement…
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Nathan MacDonald Wm. B. Eerdmans 156 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Beginning with a consideration of God's promise to His Chosen People of a new land "flowing with milk and honey," this…
Read MoreAre we commanded to pray for the salvation of the lost? Mathew 9:37, 38 – Pray for laborers Acts 4:29--31 – Pray for boldness Colossians 4:2--4 – Pray for opportunity to…
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DVD Vision Video, 42 minutes, $19.99 This year hails the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Still a best seller, the KJV is considered the greatest,…
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T. David Gordon P & R Publishing, 190 Pages, Paper, $12.99 The book’s title and cover more or less reveal the thesis, along with the initial statement on the back…
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David and Betty Weinberger Association of Messianic Home Educators 40 Pages, Hardcover, $22.00 With the observance of our Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection ap-proaching, this beautifully illustrated story deserves consideration.…
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Michael J. Peck Baptist Church Planters 115 Pages (Couple’s Edition), Paper 124 Pages (Counselor’s Edition), Paper $29.95 for set of two couple’s books and one counselor’s edition Married people who…
Read MoreJohn 17:20 is a prayer for all future believers: “I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message"; in other words, the message I have shared with…
Read MoreMy wife works at a learning center that, among other things, teaches students reading skills. The center start this emphasis with its youngest students, preschoolers, and continues to the oldest, who are in…
Read MoreGood communication is a central part of a pastor’s role as a preacher and Bible teacher. It’s also an important skill in the ministry of deacons and other leaders, who…
Read MoreQ. Just when did Satan fall? Why did God allow Satan to fall, and why did God even create Satan in the first place? A.To consider when Satan fell (see…
Read MoreHere's a great quote from the book Extreme Righteousness: Perhaps an even more telling gauge of our self-righteousness is the stance from which we offer our forgiveness to those who…
Read MoreOver the weekend The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opened in theaters across the country. I had the opportunity to attend an advance screening a few…
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Austin Hill and Scott Rae Northfield Publishing (Moody Publishers), 153 Pages, Paper, $14.99 With the economy the way it is, and with the current U.S. administration increasingly being regarded as…
Read MoreJim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick P & R Publishing, 224 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Here’s another book that somewhat relates to the current economy, since many young adults are living at…
Read MoreJ. Steven Hunt Reedy Press, 138 Pages, Hardcover, $49.95 + $4.00 S&H Western Baptist Bible College (now Corban University) was part of the former GARBC approval system of colleges. This…
Read MoreMosab Hassan Yousef SaltRiver (Tyndale House), 265 Pages, Hardcover, $26.99 As the jacket states, this New York Times best seller is “a gripping account of terror, betrayal, political intrigue, and…
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Here are some book recommendations to help you, and perhaps your church, think through congregational worship and the accompanying issues. Gordon MacDonald’s Who Stole My Church? Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007…
Read MoreAs Thanksgiving approaches, I’m thinking of how a pastor might cultivate thankfulness in his own heart for God’s goodness, and how he might teach his congregation thankfulness as they grow…
Read MoreAn Introductory Meditation on Ephesians 1:3--14 by Myron J. Houghton Introduction Actually I am attempting to put down on paper some seed thoughts that various readers of this forum would…
Read MorePastor Ken Pyne of Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, Mich., contributed the following post. We face many issues---often controversial---when developing a philosophy of church music and worship. How should we deal…
Read MoreQ. Please comment on Exodus 11 and 12, where the “death angel” supposedly killed the firstborn of any families who didn’t have blood sprinkled on their doorposts on the night…
Read MoreWe have plenty of guests in our services,” a church-planting pastor recently told me. “But they don’t seem to want to come back.” I’ve heard similar comments more than once…
Read MoreQ. After Job’s intense suffering, the Bible says he was given more than he had before his trials began, including seven sons and three daughters. Were these through his first…
Read MoreFrom major metropolitan centers to rural back-road hamlets, America is becoming increasingly multiethnic. Accompanying this increasing demographic reality are churches' attempts to Biblically respond and think through issues related to…
Read MoreThis week we are looking at the topic of the pastor's spiritual life. The pastor is the spiritual leader for the church, but where does he turn? Every pastor at…
Read MoreIn being asked to write a small piece for "The Pastor’s Spiritual Life," my first thought was to outline the necessary disciplines that every pastor needs to do—read the Bible,…
Read MoreWhen God calls us into His service, He often calls us to a specific place. We call it our Jerusalem. How do we best go about reaching and ministering in…
Read MoreA critical matter in ministering to your community is understanding the local culture and customs. When one pastor from the South began a new ministry in the northern part of…
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As the director of Project Jerusalem, I’d like to share what God has been teaching us about reaching our Jerusalem. It is our conviction that effective outreach ideas discovered on…
Read MoreAs I look around my neighborhood, I see a variety of things. I see economically burdened people, physically stricken individuals, broken relationships, hurting children, hatred among friends, destroyed families. But…
Read MoreAmong other requirements for the local church, evangelism, worship, edification, and fellowship are among the main priorities. Each area brings different challenges and blessings as they meld into the whole…
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Is Earth young or old? This question can’t be avoided in the subject of origins, and Coming to Grips with Genesis is most welcome to the discussion.
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RICHARD TEACHOUT EBPA, 100 Pages, Paper, $5.00 suggested donation In both an article and a book review, the last issue of the Baptist Bulletin addressed the subject of the believer’s…
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ROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism, 60 Pages, Paper, $8.00 This latest of Sumner’s books is a much-needed reminder concerning the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s aid in all that we…
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ArtisansInBrass, $20.70 (includes shipping and handling) It isn’t often that we come across a high-quality, unique musical production that would merit inclusion in this space-limited review column, but here is…
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Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song is a bilingual Spanish/English hymnal produced by GIA Publications, Inc. You may find it beneficial in a cross-cultural ministry.
Read MoreWhen David and Tricia Johnson moved to Austin, Minn., in January 2006, they discovered a sizable Hispanic population---and were quickly burdened to start a Hispanic ministry. The hindrance: they didn't…
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As a church plant, we run into unique situations all the time. Here is one I would like some input on. We are making plans for our first baptism as…
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Wait! Don’t skip this page or merely pass it on to your nursery coordinator. Here’s why: While excellent child care has always been an important part of the ministry of…
Read MoreQ. Recently I came across a person who insists that Baptists are the only true church because only Baptists can trace their heritage to John the Baptist. Is this Scriptural?…
Read MoreKevin Bauder has done it again. He's been detailing differences between conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists. It's been an interesting series. In his last article he spoke about differences between fundamentalists and…
Read MoreG. Jeffrey MacDonald wrote an interesting piece in the New York Times last week concerning clergy and burnout. The article is based on the idea that congregations in America want…
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JULIANA MORGAN, Pleasant Word, 69 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Every woman loves a good love story. Juliana Morgan has produced a Bible study on the Old Testament book of Ruth that…
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FRANK W. GARLOCK, with Shelly Garlock Hamilton Majesty Music, 96 Pages, Paper, $5.95 Frank Garlock, a familiar name to many people in fundamental Baptist circles through his extensive music ministry,…
Read MoreMany times people join a church, attend for a while, and then fall off the face of the earth. How do churches handle lack of attendance from their members? Do those…
Read MoreIt seems today that people are questioning the idea of church membership. People used to join without asking too many questions or wondering why they were doing it. Instead of just blindly…
Read MoreI just received an e-mail from a friend in another city with a link to the Wall Street Journal. My friend wrote, “I read this article today and thought you…
Read MorePETER LUMPKINS Hannibal Books, 172 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Many professing believers are now drinking alcohol, even labeling as legalistic and pharisaical those who don’t. Why this shift? Lumpkins explores this…
Read MoreROB MOLL InterVarsity Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Everyone dies, though modern science and technology have postponed death for many people: “Through medicine and science we know more about death…
Read MoreVision Video, 59 minutes, $19.99 Here is a beautifully produced focus on one of the most strategic geographical places in Scripture. In this production, we view these areas and consider…
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JAMES DOBSON Tyndale House, 304 Pages, Hardcover, $25.99 This book follows another Dobson best-seller, Bringing Up Boys, and is intended to be a companion to it. The back cover reads,…
Read MoreDid you study Greek in your theological or ministry training? Do you still use Greek in your ministry? If so, in what way? Dr. Rod Decker, professor of New Testament and…
Read MoreSo many activities are available for children to do throughout the year, and some parents involve their kids in all of them. Other parents, though, are looking for affordable, wholesome family fun that does not involve a…
Read MoreThe Quest website is getting a face-lift! We are in the process of updating the theme. We appreciate your patience as we make the transition to the new design.
Read MoreThe winner of our Quest blog post submission contest is Jamie Hart. Congratulations, Jamie! Thanks to those of you who participated. And keep those submissions coming---we want this blog to…
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Reviewed by Ryan Schildroth I just finished a challenging book on preaching by R. Albert Mohler titled He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World. I initially picked it…
Read MoreBy Daniel Hartwig Are you dealing with someone who insists that the King James Bible is the only valid Bible translation for churches to use today? One of the most powerful…
Read MoreOne of the gifts of age is the ability to gain perspective. "Perspective" is defined as "the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship." In other words,…
Read MoreWhy does the GARBC need an intergenerational emphasis? Some reasons have already been articulated in recent Quest posts. (See "Why the GARBC Needs Old People," Parts 1, 2, and 3.) This topic…
Read MoreI wanted to pass along this article as an opportunity to remind each us to be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for the cause…
Read MoreOn Monday Nat Kealen reminded us that older people often possess wisdom that comes from having "been there, done that." You might say that they bring a sense of perspective…
Read MoreI'm pretty impatient. I'd rather get something done today than have it drag out for months. It probably comes with the territory of being young. As we consider why we need…
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, we explored on The Quest why the GARBC needs young people. It seems only natural that we look at the topic in the other direction. When seeking…
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By Todd Gatto In January, Fox Valley Baptist Church, East Dundee, Ill., began a program to read through the Bible in a year. We are using the MacArthur Daily Bible as a…
Read MoreQ. We are currently in Ezekiel in Sunday School, and I am stuck (I teach the adult class). I have a problem knowing which judgments and prophecies in the book…
Read MoreQ. Every now and then in Scripture, I read about God asking people questions. Why would God, Who knows everything, bother to ask people things? A. It is true that…
Read MoreMost churches are thrilled to see visitors attend services. Often we can reach these people with the gospel; other times we can minister to them as they grow spiritually. Sometimes…
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World News June 30: The Supreme Court refused Monday to safeguard the right of a Christian student group to associate with fellow believers who subscribe to their religious beliefs about…
Read MoreEd Stetzer has written a good article in Christianity Today on denominations in America and how valuable they are overall. Even though denominations aren't seen as cutting edge or extraordinarily effective,…
Read MoreWe want to see more and more GARBC leaders contribute posts to the Quest blog that will help accomplish the purpose of the blog: (more…)
Read MoreDavid King's article is a great summary of reasons why the GARBC needs young leaders. Here's another reason. During the GARBC Annual Conference, we hear a list of leaders in GARBC ministries who have died this year. As…
Read MoreOn Monday Pastor David King gave three excellent reasons why the GARBC needs young people. Another obvious reason the GARBC (or any institution or movement, for that matter) needs young…
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"The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is their gray head" (Prov. 20:29). About four years ago John Greening, national representative of the…
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I have heard discussion from pastors, church members, and parachurch ministry leaders on the topic of how much vacation time a pastor should take and when (if ever) a pastor…
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Almost everybody has an ideal vacation---that perfect time and place that's restful, rejuvenating, and enjoyable. This is often based on personality and experience that won't change over the long haul…
Read MorePastoral vacations are tricky. Many times it is more work to go on vacation than to just stay home! You work double time to tie up loose ends before you leave, you…
Read MoreAn Evaluation of Brian McLaren's A New Kind of Christianity Brian McLaren has always assured his evangelical critics that he is one of us. As a sending church trusts its…
Read MoreEvery church should make evangelism a ministry priority. But getting organized and strategic is the challenge! Here's my recommendation: Start with at least one initiative in each of the eight…
Read MoreFor a lot of youth pastors across the nation, summer is one long sprint. Children are free from school-year commitments, and many pastors and youth leaders pounce on the opportunity.…
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Reviewed by Dr. Michael Stallard The hot spot of all hot spots in the world is the tiny nation of Israel as it stands surrounded by millions of Moslems in…
Read MoreWeddings are usually a beautiful time, and a lot of time is spent on making things beautiful, especially the beauty of the bride. In fact, it seems there is often…
Read MoreA marriage between a Christian couple whose foundation is based on God's Word is a joyous thing. As a result, many Christians saturate their wedding ceremonies with Scripture. Even vows have come…
Read MoreI remember getting asked to do premarital counseling for the first time. I was excited for the opportunity because it would force me to get some notes together that I could…
Read MoreQ. In Exodus 2:18, the priest of Midian and father of Zipporah (wife of Moses) is named Reuel. In Exodus 3:1, the father-in-law of Moses is Jethro. Is this the…
Read MoreAnother question: Would you allow a camo wedding? The summer wedding season is almost upon us, so this week on The Quest we are going to focus on questions…
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Crown and Covenant Publications, 590 Pages, Hardcover, $19 The Bible tells us to sing with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and this beautiful hymnal would add to the evidence that…
Read MoreReviewed by Joe Hayes If you enjoy being enlightened, being encouraged, and learning by reading biographies, you will love 50 People Every Christian Should Know! If you don't, this book…
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PAUL W. CHAPPELL, Striving Together Publications, 336 Pages, Hardcover, $22.95 Here is a great overview of the fundamentals in pastoral leadership. The book is divided into five main sections: the…
Read MoreJoe Thorn recently shared on his blog an interesting question his young son asked while discussing salvation. This can be an encouragement for when we parents practice Deuteronomy 6. My…
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JIM BERG, Journey Forth, 162 Pages, Paper, $17.95 Through previously written books, this author has helped many people in their Christian walk. Now he has written a book that deals…
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CHARLIE H. CAMPBELL, Harvest House, 125 Pages, Paper, $10.99 Here is a book that believers, especially new, growing Christians, should study and know well, perhaps even commit to memory! It…
Read MoreQ. Why should we oppose the “prosperity gospel” in the light of 3 John, verse 2? A. The verse reads, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things…
Read MoreIn Titus 2 Paul instructs Titus to help the Cretan believers in a wicked culture live in such a way as to beautify the teaching concerning God our Savior in…
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Reviewed by Dick Dayton I believe there is some great confusion among us fundamentalists about the Intelligent Design principle. We need to understand it enough to gain a greater appreciation…
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Read MoreNORMAN L. GEISLER and PATRICK ZUKERAN, Baker Books, 208 Pages, Paper, $16.99 The basic thesis of this book is that Jesus, the ultimate Defender of the faith, is our model…
Read MoreALAN CHAMBERS, Harvest House, 155 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Here's one more attestation that homosexuality can be overcome, contrary to the multitudes of religious and political liberals who promote the opposite…
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With the rise of John Piper and his ministry, there has also been a resurgence of puritan writers and their teaching, of whom Jonathan Edwards holds a chief position of…
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Anyone who is reading this blog is well aware that technology is constantly changing and rapidly becoming more and more a part of both Christianity and culture. In fact, the…
Read MoreIf you are looking for a good song for Easter, I have an idea for you. This might be too late for this Sunday, but you can tuck it away for…
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RENALD E. SHOWERS, The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc., 118 Pages, Paper, $8.95 Here is an excellent refutation of the widespread view within Christendom that God is forever finished…
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JOHN THOMAS ROGERS, Xulon Press, 244 Pages, Paper, $15.99 A newly revised edition, this book was once published by Regular Baptist Press under the title Communicating Christ to the Cults.…
Read MoreBRUCE BAKER, Grace Acres Press, 376 Pages, Paper, $19.95 As most of us saw so graphically in Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, the Christian life is a journey to a destination.…
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Vision Video, 61 minutes, $24.99 Few maladies meet with more dread and fear than Alzheimer's and related dementia. This DVD, featuring Kimberly Kelly, founder and director of an Alzheimer's education…
Read MoreIt's interesting how certain things intersect. Mark Driscoll on the Resurgence blog has an eight-minute video about "fundamentalists" and their problems: "7 Ways to Know If You Are Becoming a Fundamentalist." Personally,…
Read MoreLike I said, it's funny how some things intersect. After viewing Mark Driscoll's video and reading Faith Pulpit, you have to read Kevin Bauder's latest In the Nick of Time. He nails it on…
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Read MoreJOHN A. HOWARD, Summit Press, 150 Pages, Paper, $12.95 Here's a good summary of Christianity's effects on America, particularly from the time the Pilgrims came to the U.S. through World…
Read MoreBy Robert P. Smith Have you ever had to explain the meaning of the phrase “quit you like men” in1 Corinthians 16:13 in the King James Version? The archaic rendering…
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H. WAYNE HOUSE, Harvest House, 316 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Jesus on at least one occasion asked His disciples Who people said He was. Today many people challenge with their own…
Read MoreGrowing in ministry skills is a desired learning outcome of pastoral mentoring. John Greening and Jim Vogel are inviting a group of seven men to join them in a mentoring…
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CARY SCHMIDT, Striving Together Publications, 28 Pages, Paper, $1.50 Author Cary Schmidt begins by pointing out that the subject of clothing is very confusing among believers in the 21st century.…
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ARNO FROESE, Midnight Call Ministries, 256 Pages, Paper, $11.95 There is no question that Revelation 13 is a pivotal chapter in the Bible's last book. Lehman Strauss wrote, "In Revelation…
Read MoreDo antidepressants help those who have been diagnosed as being clinically depressed? Most people, including doctors, would say yes. One can hardly watch TV without seeing an advertisement for an…
Read MoreMany of you have heard the term "missional" before. It is a buzzword among churches that are seeking to be relevant in their communities in bringing the gospel of Jesus…
Read More*Originally posted on 9Marks.org. Republished with permission. One Thing I Remember from Preaching Class by Kevin DeYoung This has helped me. I pass it along to any young preachers out there…
Read MoreLast week a plethora of helpful resources was posted online in anticipation of last weekend's Sanctity of Life Sunday. Perhaps you can bookmark some of these links for use in the…
Read MoreKevin DeYoung has written a helpful article on a definition of social justice. The term "social justice" is used a lot today, with various meanings attached. DeYoung's main point is that we should…
Read MoreAccording to the Associated Press, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will appear in a Super Bowl commercial produced and paid for by Focus on the Family. It will tell the…
Read MoreScott Greening has discovered a great ministry resource, MailChimp. Read below how the Greenings have been able to use it effectively in their church-planting ministry. Missionaries and churches are privileged…
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PATRICK MORLEY, Moody Publishers, 224 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 Recently a clergyman told this reviewer that one of the two greatest problems he sees in local church ministry is lack of…
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MIKE STALLARD, AMG Publishers, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 Here's a great newly published book on these two letters of the apostle Paul. In a day when more and more professing…
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Vision Video, 29 Minutes, $15.99 In a delightful way, storyteller Rick Sowash shows us by example valuable pointers on telling stories well. But have your pen and notebook ready and…
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DWIGHT PETERSON and others, www.OnTrackDevotions.com, $14.95 In a 4½" x 6" cardboard box comes a year's supply of devotional material for people in the military, developed by military personnel, including…
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ROBERT WHEELER, Pleasant Word, 82 Pages, Paper, $10.99 The premise of this book is that consumerism, not secular humanism, postmodernism, or radical Islam, is the problem that is bringing our…
Read MoreProfessor Gershon Galil of the Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Haifa recently deciphered an inscription on a pottery shard that sheds light on ancient Israel. This pottery…
Read MoreLARRY DeBRUYN, Moeller Printing, 116 Pages, Paper, $10.00 (order through www.frbaptist.org) A recent bestseller, The Shack, has been circulating in recent months and has been raising a lot of controversy.…
Read MoreMARVIN E. ZIMMERMAN, COMPILER (207-935-1072; [email protected]), 480 Pages, Hardcover, $21.95 (quantity discounts available) Some of the most inspiring music many of us have ever heard has come from men's choirs…
Read MoreThis article, "The Importance of What You Say," by Scott Berkun is a good reminder for preachers. Some excerpts: (more…)
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Read MoreWe've had a lot of discussion on the Manhattan Declaration. Here's another follow-up with a helpful discussion guide put together by John Greening, who has been mentoring younger pastors. You might want…
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Read MoreQ. Please explain what Revelation 3:10 means. A. The verse reads, "Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which…
Read MoreMany of us will gather together with family during the Christmas season. For some, it will be a time of sharing long-awaited reunions, enjoying scrumptious food, celebrating joyful gift-giving, and…
Read MoreHere is an article that one of our contributors sent to me. It fits well with our current theme of parents being the primary spiritual teachers of their children. The Greatest…
Read MoreAll right, getting back to looking at "already/not yet." I have been thinking through the best way to break this down, and I'm going to start with a simple look…
Read MoreIt is a week before the celebration of Christmas and all the attention is on the God-Man Jesus---the promised Messiah born to the virgin Mary. Christmas is the story of Jesus taking on humanity so that…
Read MoreLike many of you, I plan out my preaching calendar for the year and typically I rotate between preaching through a book of the Bible and then the occasional topical…
Read MoreThere still continues to be plenty of discussion about the Manhattan Declaration. To point out some of the better discussion: David Doran continues to jot down small snippets of thoughts…
Read MoreThe winners of the garbcQuest.org giveaway are: Jay C. for the $40 amazon.com gift certificate Bob Leavitt for the set of books Congratulations! Jay and Bob, please send your contact information…
Read MoreIn case you haven't heard, last week Tiger Woods got into a little car accident and a whole lot of trouble. He has been accused of marital infidelity. Much has…
Read MoreThe Manhattan Declaration is starting to take the blogosphere (if nowhere else) by storm. Basically it's a statement by a group of more or less ecumenical Catholic, Orthodox, and Evangelical…
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So what makes a great preacher? For those of us who weekly prepare messages, that question often seems to be answered by the criticism or applause of those who sit…
Read More Dr. Jeff Straub, associate professor in Historical and Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Minn., delivered an address May 18 at The Conference on the Church for…
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DVD, Vision Video, 58 Minutes, $15.99 Here is a fine series of short dramas on the following parables of the Lord: the good Samaritan, the unmerciful servant, the treasure and…
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CANDY ARRINGTON and KIM ATCHLEY, Harvest House, 291 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Today's Baby Boomers and even younger people are dealing with caring for their aging parents. The authors of this…
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In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion KEVIN DeYOUNG and TED KLUCK, Moody Publishers, 224 Pages, Paper, $14.99 This book is a defense of the local church (and other traditional…
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Article is taken from the July/August 1979 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Merle R. Hull. Valiant for the Truth (1.62 MB)
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Article is taken from the February 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rick Barry. Three Preachers Named Vins (2.16 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 1989 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Clinton Barry. What Now, Georgi Vins? (1.99 MB)
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Article is taken from the March 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Daniel E. Gelatt Persecuted But Not Forsaken (1.15 MB)
Read MoreHave you ever been discussing theology or reading a book and heard the speaker say something like, "Well, this is a case of the already/not yet. We have something inaugurated…
Read MoreLike many of you, I subscribe to various and sundry blogs in order to keep up on what's out there in theology, church ministry, and Christianity at large. Which blogs…
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A History of Baptist Hymnody in North America DAVID W. MUSIC AND PAUL A RICHARDSON, Mercer University Press, 634 Pages, Hardcover, $45.00 The preface begins, "Baptists have long been known…
Read MoreHere’s a thought. With all the talk these days of strategic planning and organizational church ministry, what would happen if we did church work without any planning? Here’s what might…
Read MoreA true sermon bridges the gulf between the biblical and the modern worlds, and must be equally earthed in both. John R. W. Stott In 1982 a book titled "Between Two…
Read MoreQ. In Luke 9:1--6, Jesus told His followers not to take various necessities with them when they went out to minister. Why did He instruct differently in Luke 22:35--38? A.…
Read MoreQ. In Genesis 44:5, it appears that Joseph practiced divination. I can't imagine Joseph, the godly man he was, being involved with such. Also, I am puzzled by Genesis 6:3,…
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A Teenage Rebellion against Low Expectations ALEX AND BRETT HARRIS, Multnomah Books, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $17.99 Alex and Brett are brothers of well-known writer Joshua Harris, who wrote such forceful…
Read MoreAn understanding of how the new covenant (Jer. 31:31ff.) integrates into dispensational theology is a much discussed point of theology. Questions like, "How does the new covenant relate to the church?"…
Read MoreJOE LINARES, Bob Jones University Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $18.95 A pastor himself, this author endeavors to show other pastors how to preach those parts of the Old Testament that…
Read MoreAlthough it is two years old, an article by Time magazine on crisis pregnancy centers titled "The Grass-Roots Abortion War" is quite telling. It is telling because although most abortion…
Read MoreIn taking a little break from our look at parents and the youth ministry, I want to pass along a video that one of my students showed me. Nate Pfeil is…
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BRION McCLANAHAN, Regnery Publishing, 354 Pages, Paper, $19.95 Since Christians want to know and promote the truth, this book has significance. Religious and political liberals have sought and are seeking…
Read MoreA few years ago, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton wrote a book titled Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. In it they detailed their research…
Read MoreIn his book reThink, Steve Wright asks the big question, Are current ideas and methods in student ministry working? As he was doing his research, working in his own ministry, and…
Read MoreBRAD BRANDT and ERIC KRESS, Kress Christian Publications, 187 Pages, Paper, $14.99 We have in this interesting and rather unusual book a "marriage" (no pun intended) of Biblical scholarship and…
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MATTHEW WAYMEYER, Kress Christian Publications, 129 Pages, Paper, $9.99 Revelation 20 is a significant portion of Scripture regarding the upcoming "one thousand years" in which Christ will reign on earth. Here…
Read MoreA final passage and then Dr. Myron concludes: (6) 2 Corinthians 4:3--6. In these verses there is both a problem and a solution. (a) The problem is that the gospel…
Read MoreThis page contains a link to a transcript of a lengthy but extremely helpful series of lectures John Frame gave on the relationship between Christ and culture. Although I may…
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JAMES E. ROSSCUP, Kress Christian Publications, 352 Pages, Paper, $19.99 People aspiring to study the Scriptures soon discover that a vast assortment of Bible commentaries exists. Which ones are most…
Read MoreDr. Myron Houghton works through more Biblical evidence as he looks at another passage of Scripture. (5) 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Introduction. In the first chapter, Paul tries to restore unity and godliness…
Read MoreIn the first post on this topic, I began to compare and contrast two books that diagnose our current cultural situation and prescribe ways in which the church should engage…
Read MoreAs someone who is often thrust into the role of public decision-making, I've made my share of unpopular decisions. Some of these have been in the context of church ministry.…
Read MoreJust before Israel was to enter the Promised Land, the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to write a summation of many of the laws and commands that God had given them…
Read MoreAt a recent conference of world leaders, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran called the nation of Israel a "cruel and oppressive racist regime." The leaders of many nations boycotted his…
Read MoreThis week we look at a single passage in 1 Corinthians as Dr. Myron Houghton continues to examine the Biblical evidence: (4) 1 Corinthians 1:17-31. Introduction. In this passage Paul…
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Read MoreBiblical information In this section of the paper, I want to examine six passages in the New Testament that will help us to develop a proper methodology for defending the…
Read MoreD. A. Carson in his book Christ and Culture Revisited writes, It is hard to ignore the many injunctions of Scripture to do good, to show mercy, to care for…
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Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can Do About It DVD, Answers in Genesis, 43 Minutes, $12.99 This DVD should be a must-see for every Bible-believing church…
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MARK R. LEVIN, Threshold Editions, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $25.00 Making the top of best-seller lists, this book is truly a challenge to America, especially when Christians/conservatives have seemingly lost their…
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ANNIE CHAPMAN and HEIDI CHAPMAN BEALL, Harvest House, 222 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Interestingly, the idea for this book came not from a woman but from a man, Heidi’s father-in-law, so…
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A Literary and Theological Analysis of Ezra A. PHILIP BROWN II, BJU Press, 288 Pages, Paper, $22.95 The Old Testament book of Ezra is one of the Bible books that…
Read MoreWe have the privilege of having a paper on apologetic methodology by Dr. Myron Houghton at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary that I'm dividing up into several parts. A TRULY BIBLICAL…
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No church can be successful without committed leadership. It starts with pastors who are committed to the Word and the people they serve, but it includes deacons who take their…
Read MoreNewsweek spotlights what might be the next front in the culture war now that homosexual marriage is well on its way to full legalization: polyamory. Polyamory is the name for…
Read MoreQ. There's a section of 1 Corinthians 15, verses 39-44, that simply doesn't make sense to me. Please explain. A. Looking at the whole context of 1 Corinthians 15, we…
Read MoreQ. What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to "fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell," if the soul never dies? Also,…
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Where does the youth group in your church start? More specifically, at what age? More than likely, you would say seventh grade, or maybe your church is following the recent…
Read MoreAl Mohler spoke about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. While obviously specific to SBC issues, there is much that someone trying to reach this generation should think through. He…
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ROLLAND McCUNE, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 443 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Quite a number of systematic theology works exist, but this one will especially interest fundamentalists, as the producer is of…
Read MoreI'm taking a bit of a detour from my previous articles on preaching by asking a series of questions that I hope will be helpful for others and myself. I have…
Read MoreYou know people have been doing those "25 random things about me" notes on Facebook recently . . . Right? . . . Okay, are you in the loop? Anyway, somewhat…
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PAUL TAUTGES, Day One Christian Ministries, Inc., 144 Pages, Paper, $10.00. This valuable and nicely designed book by a fundamental pastor is filled with helpful insights on how to help…
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TERRY JAMES, Harvest House, 292 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Many seeing a subtitle like Is the United States in Bible Prophecy? would want an immediate yes or no to the question. The…
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Read MoreI am leading our Adult Bible Fellowship group through a study titled "Always Ready to Give an Answer: Addressing Contemporary Cultural and Theological Issues." Recently we studied Biblical principles regarding…
Read MoreWhy is God in control of His universe? As we read through the Bible, we see that God reveals Himself to people in love (Exod. 34:5--7). He also desires us…
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Article is taken from the June 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Curtains, Please! (224 KB)
Read MoreThe Septuagint is a rich resource for those studying the Old Testament. For many of the writers of the New Testament, the LXX was the preferred translation (for example, that…
Read MoreI am thankful for Christian movie reviews---that is, movies reviewed by professing Christians, not necessarily reviews of Christian movies. Before considering whether or not to watch a movie, I always…
Read MoreFrom a Dying Man to Dying Men -- Recovering a Bold Vision for Biblical Preaching Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 at 4:01 am ET And how will they hear without…
Read MoreI take it for granted that faithful ministers of the Word understand that we are forbidden to marry couples who are unequally yoked spiritually. Yet as a pastor in a rural area,…
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Article is taken from the July 1967 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by V. Ben Kendrick At Work in the Central African Republic (796 KB)
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Read MoreWhich authors (living or dead) have most influenced your thought? This was a question recently posed to me by a younger friend who is considering entering pastoral ministry. Honestly, I…
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Article is taken from the June 1988 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Michele D. Martin Abortion: Is Abortion Just Another Social Issue? (1.68 MB)
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Did you ever learn something that seemed useless, totally trivia? For instance, did you know that the word "queue" is the only word in the English language that is still…
Read More by Scott Greening A frantic morning of getting the family ready for church results in you sliding into your traditional seat toward the back of the auditorium just as the…
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Article is taken from the September 1983 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph E. Gerard Abortion and the Word of God (1.10 MB)
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The following is a challenge I gave my teens when they were studying time management in Proverbs. Even though summer is half over, this may still be of some use.…
Read Moreby Dr. Stallard At this point it is possible to formulate with more precision the essence of dispensationalism in light of the foregoing remarks. First, it may be helpful to…
Read Moreby Scott Greening One of the beloved studies of the Bible is the examination of the "one another" passages. We are told to love, not oppress, be at peace with,…
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In our early meetings in forming The Quest one of the topics that kept coming to the table was the issue of young Baptist leaders leaving the association and even…
Read MoreThis is the second of several installments of articles written on the topic of philosophy of preaching. This week's article is written by Mark Dever. As you have been reading some of the…
Read Moreby Dr. Stallard It has been shown that dispensationalists and nondispensationalists approach the harmonizing of the Old and New Testaments in different ways. That is, each has adopted a different…
Read MoreReviewed by Greg Long David Wells is an evangelical, and he is concerned with the state of evangelicalism. This is nothing new; he has written four previous books addressing issues…
Read MoreMark Dever is pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. Currently he is preaching through the book of Revelation, and in one of his recent sermons he made the following…
Read Moreby Scott Greening Who is your church following? Who is following your church? The answers that leap to your mind may reveal your familiarity with the micro-blogging website twitter.com. Twitter…
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I hope you are starting to find articles that are of value and interest to you on the Quest website. This week on preaching I am planning a five-part series whereby…
Read MoreI was interested to read Terry Mattingly's review of Jon Mark Yeats and Thomas White's book Franchising McChurch. Mattingly states, Today’s megachurches offer members new options. Grandmother may attend a…
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Article is taken from the December 1959 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by William F. McLean. Why Forsake the Local Church? (1.29 MB)
Read Moreby Dr. Stallard The most basic objection that has been raised against dispensational literal hermeneutics is that the term "literal" does not possess such a simplistic definition as suggested by…
Read MoreReviewed by Josh Gelatt. Steven Lawson serves as pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala. An author of over a dozen books, Lawson now offers us the second…
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Read MoreQ. First Corinthians 15:51 and 52, apparently referring to the Rapture, link that great event with a sounding of the last trumpet. In Revelation 11:15-19, the last of the seven…
Read More“I would say that a ‘dull preacher’ is a contradiction in terms; if he is dull he is not a preacher. He may stand in a pulpit and talk, but…
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Article is taken from the October 1954 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Also includes the Constitution and Articles of Faith of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. What is…
Read MoreQ. Why does Revelation 5:6 speak of seven Spirits, when there is only one Spirit? A. The "seven Spirits" should be regarded as "sevenfold Spirit," rather than seven separate Spirits.…
Read MoreQ. Why did Nicodemus come to talk with Jesus during the night? A. Nicodemus appears three times in the Gospels; you are referring to the first time, recorded in John…
Read MoreAs Greg posted in his "Introduction to Christianity and Culture" we're getting started on organizing and publishing this blog. We want you involved! I'm in charge of the theology section…
Read More“Christianity and Culture.” That’s the heading of this section of The Quest blog, the section over which I have been given some measure of responsibility. I have also been charged…
Read MoreA must read for everyone new to The Quest is the book Quest for Faithfulness. It highlights the impact that young leaders in an association can have on a church,…
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Article is taken from the July/August 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by H. O. Van Gilder, Sr. How It All Began (815 KB)
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Article is taken from the April 1960 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Paul R. Jackson Church Membership (324 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 1955 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by David Nettleton. A Limited Message or a Limited Fellowship? (662 KB)
Read MoreMATT WAYMEYER, Kress Christian Publications, 146 Pages, Paper, $14.99 One of the practices of Reformed groups in general is infant baptism. Here is a new book that critiques this practice,…
Read MoreCOLLIN HANSEN, Crossway Books, 160 Pages, Paper, $22.99 We GARBC Baptists are not Reformed in theology, yet we should not be oblivious to what adherents to this belief system uphold.…
Read MoreDAVID JEREMIAH, Thomas Nelson, 273 Pages, Hardcover, $22.99 With so many upsetting events currently taking place in our world, the question posed in this title surfaces repeatedly. Unfortunately, people in…
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Article is taken from the Aug/Sept 1996 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober The Second Advent (1.53 MB)
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Article is taken from the July 1996 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober The Tribulation (3.05 MB)
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Studies have confirmed a dramatic increase in crimes against church ministries in recent years. Tragically, dangers such as arson, child abuse, vandalism, assault or threats of assault, breaking and entering,…
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Article is taken from the June 1996 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober The Rapture: The Believer's Fondest Hope (2.24 MB)
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Article is taken from the April 1996 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober Who Are the Fundamentalists? (3.20 MB)
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Article is taken from the April 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by David R. Nicholas At the Center: The Resurrection: God's Unconditional Guarantee (889 KB)
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Article is taken from the June 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober The Case for the Singularity of Pastors (.98 MB)
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Article is taken from the June 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert W. Myrant At the Center: Responding to the Gay Agenda (1.54 MB)
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Article is taken from the May 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Paul A. Beals Liberation Theology (864 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Stephen R. Button At the Center: The Believer's Eternal Security (3.45 MB)
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Article is taken from the April 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by William Heinrich At the Center: Homosexuality: God's Word on a Current Issue (1.50 MB)
Read MoreG. K. BEALE, IVP Academic, 341 Pages, Paper, $26.00 If you're studying the subject of worshiping anything that is a substitute for God, you'll surely want to obtain this volume.…
Read MoreBARRY HANKINS, Eerdmans Publishing, 288 Pages, Paper, $20.00 Add this book to your reading of fundamentalist history. This reviewer knew that Schaeffer had a fundamental background with Carl McIntire, but…
Read MoreBRAD CUMMINGS, Infinity Publishing, 352 Pages, Paper, $18.95 Before answering 40 arguments that people use against the resurrection of Christ, Cummings (a member of one of our GARBC churches) lays…
Read MoreThe Berean Call, 50 Minutes, $12.50 Recently, an increasing number of voices have expressed concern over the virtual disappearance of effective, exhortative preaching in churches and the proliferation of pop…
Read MoreQ. When one searches for information in Scripture on Jesus' childhood, why do we find so little? One would think that more of Jesus' example as a youth would be…
Read MoreQ. Is it right to call Jesus the "Lily of the Valleys" and "Rose of Sharon"? A. Song of Solomon 2:1 presents a conversation between two lovers: the man (most…
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Article is taken from the February 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Timothy W. Bantle At the Center: Pastoring the Rural Church (884 KB)
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Marriages are in trouble these days. Divorce rates remain high. Affairs and immorality abound. Many couples have unsatisfying relationships because of seemingly constant conflict, a failure to communicate effectively, and…
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Article is taken from the October 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Stephen R. Button At the Center: Dancing and the Local Church (2.09 MB)
Read MoreGod's Strange Work DAVID L. ROWE, Eerdmans Publishing, 249 Pages, Paper, $24.00. Prophetess of Health RONALD L. NUMBERS, Eerdmans Publishing, 417 Pages, Paper, $33.00. No, we're not in a vendetta against…
Read MoreSUSAN BENISH and BARBARA LIVDAHL, EDS. (LINDA BECK, author of original ed.) National Church Library Association, 100 Pages, Paper, $35.00. A manual such as this is a must for churches.…
Read MoreVision Video, 36 Minutes, $19.99. James O. Fraser (1886–1938) was a British man who was studying engineering but felt called of the Lord to join the China Inland Mission as…
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Article is taken from the January 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Thomas P. Arnold How Can We with Confidence Adequately Understand God's Word? (1.84 MB)
Read MoreArticle is taken from the December 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober Capital Punishment and the Sanctity of Life-Part 2 (2.17 MB)
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Article is taken from the November 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Manfred E. Kober. At the Center: Capital Punishment and the Sanctity of Life-Part 1 (1.09 MB)
Read MoreQ. I've always been under the impression that the Antichrist will be a Jew. Is this correct? A. The belief that the Antichrist will be a Jew comes from several…
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Article is taken from the January 1986 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert G. Delnay Those Who Cause Divisions (535 KB)
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A Reponse to Gregory A. Boyd's God of the Possible--Part 2 Article is taken from the June 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Myron J. Houghton At the…
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A Response to Gregory A. Boyd's God of the Possible--Part 1 Article is taken from the May 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Myron J. Houghton At the…
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Article is taken from the January 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph W. Francis At the Center: The Christian and Assisted Procreation (2.12 MB)
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Gary W. Long, ed. Particular Baptist Press (417-883-0342), Hardcover, $33.00 A large gathering of Baptist historians marked the 300th anniversary of the Philadelphia Baptist Association (reported in the October 2007…
Read MoreJohn Hartog II Trafford Publishing (www.trafford.com), 204 Pages, Paper, $19.49 Here’s another book by a respected servant of the Lord in our Fellowship, one who has taught for a number…
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Kenneth J. Spink Xulon (www.xulonpress.com), 200 Pages, Paper, $14.99 It’s a delight to consider for review books written by people in our Association; Kenneth Spink is a pastor of one of…
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During my years in the pastorate, I recall lots of financial ups and downs. At times the giving was great, and we ended the year with overages that we joyfully…
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Article is taken from the June 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by R. Larry Overstreet At the Center: Where Is Heaven? (1.87 MB)
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Article is taken from the December 1979 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by James E. Smith II Where Lambs Are Born (.99 MB)
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Article is taken from the December 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by William J. Amstutz At the Center: The Theology of Compassion (1.29 MB)
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Article is taken from the December 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Charles D. Brocka At the Center: What Child Is This? (861 KB)
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Article is taken from the April 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Tracy Pennock At the Center: The Imminent Return of Christ (1.65 MB)
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Article is taken from the March 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike D. Stallard At the Center: Communicating the Gospel to a Biblically Illiterate Culture (716 KB)
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Article is taken from the June 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike Stallard At the Center: Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? (1.06 MB)
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A Model for Local Church Cooperation Article is from the January 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mark B. Blocher At the Center: Strategic Entrepreneurial Stewardship (980 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rick Shrader At the Center: The Church in the Postmodern Era (1.26 MB)
Read MoreAUBREY MALPHURS and STEVE STROOPE Baker Books, 221 Pages, Paper, $16.99 Here is a take-the-meat-and-leave-the-bones type of book, as it tries to help a broad spectrum of churches. Readers might…
Read MoreJAMES R. ADAIR Discovery House, 160 Pages, Paper, $8.95 Here is a biography concerning one of the past sound influential preachers of the airwaves whom this reviewer grew up on…
Read MoreOLIVIA and KURT BRUNER Center Street, 192 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Is your child a video game addict without your realizing it? Many parents might be utterly surprised to find an…
Read MoreROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism Press (5717 Pine Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606), 335 Pages, Paper, $9.95 Robert Sumner has done it again! He has produced another homey yet scholarly work…
Read MoreBROTHER ANDREW and AL JANSSEN Revell, 272 Pages, Paper, $14.99 We know it’s hard, but by reading this book a person will get a much better idea of just how…
Read MoreActon Institute (www.acton.org), 120 Pages, Paper, $10.00 Here is another book on a hot topic today: environmentalism. The book approaches the issue objectively when so many people do not. Note…
Read MorePAUL CHAPPELL Striving Together (www.strivingtogether.com), 48 Pages, Paper, $1.50 This reviewer hasn’t seen a book or booklet on this currently pertinent subject, so this short publication has the potential of…
Read MoreDAVID F. WELLS Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 253 Pages, Hardcover, $25.00 Fundamental Baptists generally don’t consider themselves Protestants. That label is left for groups that “protested” and came out of…
Read More...Consider Doing Evangelism on Christmas Eve This year! One of the most effective times for evangelistic outreach is Christmas Eve. Outreach pastors and evangelism ministry leaders agree on this: Unbelievers…
Read MoreSign of the New Covenant in Christ THOMAS R. SCHREINER AND SHAWN D. WRIGHT, EDS. B & H Publishing Group, 364 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 This interesting book covers just about…
Read MoreQ.What is a proper Christian response to people who claim Christmas and other Christian celebrations are pagan? A. First, if we are honest, we are forced to acknowledge that aspects…
Read MoreQ. I can’t understand 2 Corinthians 8:3. It appears that these believers, giving “beyond their ability,” were going into debt, and the Bible forbids indebtedness. A. The verse reads, “For…
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Article is taken from the February 1984 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Jack Keep Seeing Gifts in Their Context (1.04 MB)
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Article is taken from the June 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by R. Larry Overstreet At the Center: Rethinking Ordination (1.64 MB)
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Article is taken from the July 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Bill Smallman and Vernon Rosenau At the Center: Islam: Submission or Subversion? (1.39 MB)
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Article is taken from the February 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by S. C. Lovelady At the Center: Let None of God’s Words Fall to the Ground (1.02…
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Article is taken from the December 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Gary T. Meadors At the Center: The Jesus Seminar (1.72 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mark B. Blocher At the Center: Rebuilding People (1.00 MB)
Read MoreQ. How does one answer an amillennialist to prove Christ will reign a literal thousand years on earth? Revelation 20 clearly says so, but that is only the beginning of…
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Article is taken from the May 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel At the Center: The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 4 (810 KB)
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Article is taken from the April 1970 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by L. George Hunt Does Conversational Prayer Meet Our Need? (638 KB)
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Article is taken from the September 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by L. George Hunt Foretaste of the Fruit (480 KB)
Read MoreThe process of finding the man of God’s choosing for pastoral leadership in a church is a challenging one. In independent churches like ours, the time commitment and sometimes frustrating…
Read More(DVD) Iowa Family Policy Center (www.ifpc.org), 3 minutes, $7 suggested donation It’s only three minutes long, but this DVD sends a powerful message concerning the importance of exercising our citizenship…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Meaning of Every Prophetic Passage TIM LAHAYE and ED HINDSON, GEN. EDS. Harvest House, 557 Pages, Hardcover, $24.99 If you have ever thought it would be great to…
Read MoreBecause Marriage Lasts a Lifetime MARTHA PEACE and JOHN CROTTS P & R Publishing, 120 Pages, Paper, $9.99 Tying the Knot Tighter was produced out of a concern that couples…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Pilgrim DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 42 minutes, $15.99 Here is a short but interesting and informative documentary on the man who will probably live on as…
Read MoreA Biblical Handbook for New Testament Missions DWIGHT TOMLINSON and PAUL CHAPPELL Striving Together (www.strivingtogether.com), 201 Pages, Paper, $14.95 This book might interest you if you are not particularly acquainted…
Read MoreShepherd Press (www.shepherdpress.com), 188 Pages, Paper, $13.95 Many Christian parents are familiar with Tedd Tripp’s valuable earlier book Shepherding a Child’s Heart. Now comes this sequel. Why did the authors…
Read MoreHAROLD J. SALA Harvest House, 269 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A book like this can be used greatly in minds that might otherwise be swayed by the bombardment of media stories…
Read MoreTHOMAS WHITE, JASON G. DUESING, and MALCOLM B. YARNELL III, EDS. Kregel, 261 Pages, Paper, $18.99 The editors and back cover reviewers are Southern Baptists, but most Baptists in leadership…
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Article is taken from the March 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel At the Center: The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 2 (921 KB)
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Article is taken from the February 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 1 (768 KB)
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Article is taken from the July 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike D. Stallard The Challenge of Progressive Dispensationalism (1.57 MB)
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Article is taken from the September 1973 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Merle R. Hull Introducing ‘Gospel Literature Services’ (299 KB)
Read MoreQ. Why do believers, including Bible characters, have disagreements, when they all are supposedly indwelt by the same Holy Spirit? One would think that all of us would be in…
Read MoreDVD, Baptist Bible College & Seminary (www.bbc.edu), $11.75+3.00 shipping To observe the school’s 75th anniversary, BBC&S has produced this DVD to highlight the ways God has blessed the school in…
Read MoreMy top 8 suggestions about outdoor church signs Have one! The name of the church in big letters on the side of the building isn’t enough. An attractive sign out…
Read More(DVD) GRIZZLY ADAMS (www.grizzlyadams.tv), $19.95 While this is not a religious production, its importance is high. It could help save the life of someone in your home or church. The…
Read MoreEMILIE BARNES Harvest House, 192 Pages, Paper, $10.99 Believers need to act the best they can in various social situations, and this book offers a Christian context in manners and…
Read MoreCHRISTOPHER CONE, GEN. ED. Tyndale Seminary Press (www.tyndale.edu), 492 Pages, Paper, $29.00 Christopher Cone is president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute. The school, located in the Dallas–Fort Worth…
Read MoreROBERT PHILIP Banner of Truth (www.banneroftruth.org), 588 Pages, Paper, $19.00 If a statement on the back cover is true—that “there can be few Christians who changed the life of nations…
Read MorePETER A. STEVESON Journey Forth (www.bjupress.com), 136 Pages, Paper, $11.95 Author Peter Steveson taught personal evangelism at Bob Jones University for a number of years, and this book is a…
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Article is taken from the May 1986 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Honor Dr. and Mrs. Wood at Shepherds (352 KB) Learn about Shepherds Ministries, Union Grove, Wis.
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Article is taken from the January 1986 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. "With Tremendous Enthusiasm" (750 KB)
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Article is taken from the Aug/Sept 1972 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rev. Andrew H. Wood Larry and His Friends (1.88 MB)
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Shepherds Ministries of Union Grove, Wisconsin, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Here is a look back at some past articles. Article is taken from the November 1960 issue of the…
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Article is taken from the March 1968 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rembert B. Carter Are Baptists Protestants? (800 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin Why I Am a Regular Baptist - David C. Little (1.24 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist - Tom Ruhlman (910 KB)
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Article is taken from the May 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist - Myron J. Houghton (2.47 MB)
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Article is taken from the February 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist - John Greening (479 KB)
Read MoreIncreased relationship problems, financial burdens, emotional stressors, and social challenges in tandem with decreased physical wellness, vocational satisfaction, and mental health—who couldn’t use some sort of secret formula to make…
Read MoreQ. Is marriage a covenant? A. I assume you are not asking about so-called covenant marriage, which has been in the news. In contrast to a “traditional” marriage in which…
Read More“More Love to Thee” SHARON JAMES Banner of Truth Trust, 241 Pages, Hardcover, $24.00 This is the biography of the writer of one of our most-treasured hymns, “More Love to…
Read MoreSallman's Head of Christ DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 47 minutes, $15.99 (VHS, $2.99) This is a fascinating documentary concerning one of the most beloved, recognized, and distributed portraits that has…
Read MoreROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism Press (www.biblicalevangelist.org/store), 191 Pages, Paper, $9.85 A Bible study on the book of Nehemiah would be enhanced by this work, which focuses on the ten…
Read MoreWhy I Am Not a Purpose-Driven Pastor LARRY DeBRUYN Moeller Printing (order from www.frbaptist.org), 280 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Much of this book is DeBruyn’s personal testimony of what he has…
Read MoreDiscovering the Levels of Biblical Relationships Among Believers RICHARD I. GREGORY and RICHARD W. GREGORY IFCA Press (1-800-347-1840), 218 Pages, Paper, $12.95 The association known as the Independent Fundamental Churches…
Read MoreIssues in Church Music Today PAUL S. JONES P & R Publishing, 316 Pages, Paper, $16.99 Here’s a book that everyone involved with church music ought to read. The writer,…
Read MoreHow a Pleasing Exterior Attracts Your Community Real estate professionals know that initial impressions can be huge factors for potential buyers. What a home looks like at first glance—its curb…
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Article is taken from the February 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist - Craig Golden (1.55 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist - Richard VanHeukelum (620 KB)
Read MoreNew Life Baptist Church, Lake in the Hills, Illinois, celebrated their ten-year anniversary and graduation to self-supporting status during a special "Graduation Sunday" on March 30th. The church was started…
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Article is taken from the November 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Shawna McElwain Once I Could See, but Now I Am Blind (2.10 MB)
Read MoreDo you know of someone who you esteem highly because of his or her ministry? The GARBC Annual Service Awards allow us to celebrate the dedication of servants who love…
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Article is taken from the April 1995 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Henry M. Morris Progressive Creationism (758 KB)
Read MoreThe Living Word was the theme of the second annual Bible conference and pastors’ seminar hosted by West Cannon Baptist Church, Belmont, Michigan, February 25-27, 2008. Speakers at the conference…
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Article is taken from the July 1959 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by David Nettleton If I Were the Devil (1.05 MB)
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Sharing the Story of Your Church through Blogs BRIAN BAILEY with TERRY STORCH, John Wiley & Sons, 199 Pages, Paper, $19.95 If you want to educate yourself better on this…
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Article is taken from the March 1957 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert T. Ketcham Christianity Today–An Analysis (733 KB)
Read Moreby C. Raymond Buck My parents, long before they were saved, had a sincere interest in church and the Christian faith. That interest eventually brought the family into close relationship…
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Article is taken from the May 1978 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by C. Raymond Buck The Serpent of Our Society(639 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 1975 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by C. Raymond Buck Well-Come…Pretty Mother! (1.43 MB)
Read MoreGREG SPECK Moody Publishers, 251 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Here’s a book for teenagers to read concerning sexual issues that they face (though parents could profit from reading the book too).…
Read MoreResisted and Repulsed JOHN OWEN Banner of Truth Trust, 118 Pages, Paper, $10.00 Matthew 26:41 reads, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but…
Read MoreA Record of Crucial Change in the Years 1950 to 2000 IAIN H. MURRAY & BANNER OF TRUTH (www.banneroftruth.org), 342 Pages, Hardcover, $23.00 Readers interested in the developments of fundamentalism…
Read MorePAUL A. MARSHALL, ED. Rowman & Littlefield, 499 Pages, Paper, $59.95 Here’s an up-to-date assessment of religious freedom, country by country. Each country is given a numerical ranking to indicate…
Read MoreAre We on the Brink of World War III? TIM LAHAYE and ED HINDSON Harvest House, 262 Pages, Hardcover, $24.99 The instability of our world prior to the Rapture drives…
Read MoreDVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 187 Minutes, $15.99 Here are five dramatized testimonies of Muslim men and women who have trusted Jesus Christ after coming to the truth without any prior…
Read MoreMICHAEL TODD WILSON and BRAD HOFFMANN IVP Books, 265 Pages, Paper, $16.00 The writers of this book have a unique ministry—they work with dropout pastors. Listening to the stories of…
Read MorePerhaps you’ve heard the story about the pastor who got into an angry argument with a disgruntled deacon in the lobby after church one Sunday. Voices were raised. Fingers were…
Read MoreQ. Which of these two words should we use—“sin” or “sins”? Is there any difference between the two? A. A fine passage to observe is 1 John 1:8 and 9:…
Read MoreQ. How did the word “Easter” get into Scripture? Easter has pagan connotations. A. Acts 12:4 is the single use of the word “Easter” in Scripture (KJV). The Greek pascha…
Read MoreWhen we do a Christmas Eve service, we like to keep things quiet and worshipful. We dim the lighting and use lots of candles. We prefer to use simple accompaniments…
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Article is taken from the April 1950 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Howard M. Ervin A Reexamination of 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (1.12 MB)
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Article is taken from the June 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Bryce B. Augsburger Do Fundamentalists No Longer Need to Fear the Dark Shadow of Modernism? (1.37MB)
Read MoreCalvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown, Maryland General Scope Ensure the integrity of all fiscal operations is above reproach. Pastoral staff member answering directly to senior Pastor and the Deacon of Finance…
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Article is taken from the November 1977 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim Since We Last Met (1.53 MB)
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Article is taken from the September 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Melbourne Manifesto (1.06 MB)
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Article is taken from the March 1976 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Safari in Struggle (1.87 MB)
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Article is taken from the November 1970 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim The Canadian Congress on Evangelism (662 KB)
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The International Congress on World Evangelization Article is taken from the October 1974 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Consortium of Compromise (1.44 MB)
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The World Council of Churches in Vancouver Article is taken from the October 1983 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim Ecumenism Before the Watching World (2.29 MB)
Read MoreQ. Explain Matthew 22:13 and 25:30, where a person is said to be cast “into outer darkness.” Was the person a Christian? In Heaven, will there be a Hell for…
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Article is taken from the October 1992 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Wendell Kempton Keepers of the Heart (2.11 MB)
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Article is taken from the September 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Interview with Wendell Kempton, V. Ben Kendrick, David Marshall The New Missionary and Church Support (636 KB)
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Article is taken from the June 1963 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Wendell Kempton Athletes As Ambassadors (1.05 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 1954 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Baptist Bible Seminary: ‘Diary of My Life’ (5.61 MB)
Read MoreMost churches I know have challenges with money. It’s a continual burden for church leaders in the light of increasing costs and the failure of many believers these days to…
Read MoreJOHN ANKERBERG & DILLON BURROUGHS Harvest House, 206 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Two respected writers in the fields of apologetics and prophecy bring us up to date concerning today’s events in…
Read MoreDVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 30 minutes, $15.99 A great tool for January’s emphasis on the right to life, including Right to Life Sunday, this DVD tells the story of two…
Read MoreA Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning ROBERT LITTLEJOHN and CHARLES T. EVANS Crossway Books, 224 Pages, paper, $14.99 The introduction to this book stresses the importance of being aware of…
Read MoreUsually the Baptist Bulletin offers book reviews to suggest helpful material to our readers, but here our intent is different—to make readers aware of the recent profusion of books promoting…
Read MoreDavid Marshall Harvest House, 236 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A new rash of writings, movies, and other vehicles promoting atheism are reminiscent of the “God-is-dead” movement several decades ago. Names such…
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Article is taken from the September 1952 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. The Bulletin Goes to Press (1.24 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Valerie Wilson RBP Editors on the Philosophy of Christian Education (337 KB)
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Article is taken from the February 1978 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Valerie Wilson TV or Not TV (426 KB)
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Article is taken from the December 1973 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Valerie Wilson What is Christian Education? (270 KB)
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Article is taken from the October 1987 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Don Anderson The 35th Anniversary of Regular Baptist Press (495 KB)
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Article is taken from the January 1985 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Don Anderson VBS–On the Way Out or Up? (323 KB)
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A man with a new model Article is taken from the March 2006 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Don Anderson Entrepreneurial Missions (568 KB)
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One church helps another Article is taken from the June 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Don Anderson Friendly Fire (998 KB)
Read MoreQuestions and Biblical Answers Joe Poweziak Self-Published (order through RBP), 121 Pages, Paper, $7.99 A Roman Catholic who came to Christ as His Savior and left his former religion writes…
Read MoreMark A. Weathers Crossway Books, 158 Pages, Paper, $9.99 The Bible admonishes men to love their wives, and one way men can carry out this principle is to pray for…
Read MoreQ. I’m concerned about coming in last, if that is the right way to put it, when it comes to Hebrews 12:1 and 2. It would seem that not all…
Read MoreDVD, Living Hope Ministries (www.lhvm.org), 83 MINUTES, $20.00 This production brings to our senses what we sometimes only vaguely hear or read about in the news: polygamy. Polygamy is marriage…
Read MoreQ. Biblically, how does one witness to a Jehovah’s Witness? A. Your question reminds me of a story told by a pastor. A church member asked him how to witness…
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Article is taken from the November 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Toby Locke and James King Global Partnering Dare to Dream (678 KB)
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Article is taken from the January 2001 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by James B. King Biblical Partnerships in Missions (1.85 MB)
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Article is taken from the October 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by James B. King Supporting Nationals in Missions (1.84 MB)
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Global fellowship through IPFBM Article is taken from the December 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by James B. King International Partnership (1.04 MB)
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Article is taken from the November 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Senator Ray Taylor Power in the Pew! Power in the Precinct! (231 KB)
Read MoreQ. (1) Who was Jesus referring to when He said, “Get behind Me, Satan” in Matthew 16:23? (2) What did Jesus mean when He called Judas a “devil” in John…
Read MoreDiscovering the Message of Job Layton Talbert, Bob Jones University Press, 392 Pages, Paper, $17.95 BJU Press has been coming out with excellent commentaries by qualified Bible teachers in recent…
Read MoreDVD, www.EscapeFromDarkness.org, 71 Minutes, $14.99 Everyone should witness this moving testimony of Daniel Shayesteh, a former Islamic leader in Iran, cofounder of a revolutionary army, and trainer of Muslims committed…
Read MoreA Historical and Statistical Analysis Albert W. Wardin Baptist History and Heritage Society (770-457-5538), 168 Pages, Paper, $24.95 Albert Wardin, a respected Baptist historian, uses the term “twelve Baptist tribes”…
Read MoreDVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 2 Hours 44 Minutes, $15.99 Here is a documentary that shows both the consequences of Israel’s rejection of her Messiah and, in contrast, the truth recorded…
Read MoreMark Rasmussen, Striving Together (www.strivingtogether.com), 200 Pages, Hardcover, $11.95 Perhaps the best way to categorize this book is the word “devotional.” Teachers will appreciate reading and digesting these tips one…
Read MoreJohn MacArthur Thomas Nelson, 240 Pages, Paper, $13.99 In the title The Book on Leadership, MacArthur refers not to his own book but to the Book. He firmly believes that…
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the menace of power-hungry bureaucrats Article is taken from the June 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John W. Whitehead Religious Freedom and the Government (257 KB)
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Article is taken from the May 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Eric E. Wiggin Political Action and the Christian (351 KB)
Read MoreDr. Vogel has served in various leadership positions in his approximately 30 years of pastoral work. While in New York, he directed the state Talents For Christ program for six…
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Article is taken from the July 1970 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Gordon Shipp The Christian and the Government (400 KB)
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Will solutions to America's problems be found in God's Word or in its political system? Article is taken from the July 1994 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Albert…
Read MoreThe Emerging Church Roger Oakland Lighthouse Trails (www.lighthousetrails.com), 260 Pages, Paper, $12.95 Here is a welcome book on a growing movement calling itself “the emerging church.” Until now, relatively few…
Read MoreD. A. CARSON, Zondervan, 250 Pages, Paper, $18.99 Arguing that the emerging church movement is guilty of abandoning the gospel itself, D. A. Carson writes to expose serious doctrinal error…
Read MoreAn article by Jack Horton from the Baptist Bulletin (July 2004). Political Involvement: Christian Option or Obligation? (479 KB)
Read MoreSecrets to Living Well on One Income ELLIE KAY, Moody Publishers, 170 Pages, Paper, $12.99 This book is a practical resource for individuals or families who are finding it difficult…
Read MoreQ. Did Adam and Eve ever repent after their sinning in the Garden of Eden? A. Initially they didn’t, of course. The Biblical account shows them hiding, covering up, excusing…
Read MoreQ. I recently watched an evangelism training video that uses the Ten Commandments to reach people. One of the trainers says that if the persons being witnessed to have used…
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Article is taken from the September 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Ernest Pickering Preaching or Politics? Pew or Precinct? (393 KB)
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Article is taken from the June 2006 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Jim Vogel. The Priority of Disciple Making (675 KB)
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Articles are taken from the March, April, May and June, 1961 issues of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Charles T. Butrin Reviews of Modern English Versions (1.10 MB)
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Article is taken from the September 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Philip R. Williams The Textual Debate: Mountain or Molehill? (557 KB)
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Article is taken from the February 1972 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by H. O. Van Gilder Is Your Bible Inspired? (395 KB)
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Article is taken from the July 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by William E. Arp The Process of Bible Translation (544 KB)
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Article is taken from the April 1964 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert Gromacki Was the Church Established on Peter? (225 KB)
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Article is taken from the May 1964 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert Gromacki Did Peter Establish the Church at Rome? (417 KB)
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Article is taken from the November 1961 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Paul R. Jackson What Are the Objectives of the GARBC? (374 KB)
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CARSON HOLLOWAY, Spence Publishing Company, 212 Pages, Hardcover, $27.95 All Shook Up: Music, Passion, and Politics is a decidedly scholarly book and is neither particularly Christian nor Biblical; for example,…
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CATHERINE BROWN, Lighthouse Trails Publishing, 160 Pages, Hardcover, $22.95 The author (using a pseudonym) recounts how she came to salvation in Jesus Christ. Her experiences are unusual, as she was…
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becoming in practice what we already are in position Article is taken from the June 1997 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph M. Stowell II Holiness: It’s Not…
Read MoreAre we a religious anachronism? Article is taken from the September 1986 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Ernest Pickering Dowload Why the GARBC? (384 KB)
Read MoreArticle is taken from the February 1987 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Ernest Pickering Which Is More Important–Your Home or Your Church? (510 KB)
Read MoreQ. With the ugly happening at Virginia Tech recently, I see capital punishment being attacked with new vigor in the newspapers and on TV and by politicians. Please tell me…
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Editorial is taken from the June 1981 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Merle R. Hull We’ll Soon Be Fifty! (213 KB)
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Article is taken from the July 2003 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Dr. David Nicholas The Priority of Corporate Prayer (726 KB)
Read MoreJim Vogel is a featured speaker at the 2007 National Conference of the GARBC and the newly-appointed Associate National Representative; he wrote this article for the November 2003 issue of…
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Douglas McLachlan is a featured speaker at the 2007 National Conference of the GARBC; he wrote this article for the October 1988 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Who Makes the…
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Article is taken from the December 1958 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph M. Stowell The Test of History(112 KB)
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Article is taken from the August-September 1972 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph M. Stowell Set to Defy History (759 KB)
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Article is taken from the July 2003 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Dr. Donald R. Gommesen Misconceptions About Church Unity (277 KB)
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Article is taken from the March 2003 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Roy E. Knuteson Baptism: Option or Ordinance? (146 KB)
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Article is taken from the February 2003 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Alan R. Wilson Caring for Your Pastor (1.49 MB)
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Article is taken from the February 2003 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Kevin Mungons Hymnals in a High-tech Age (1.69 MB)
Read MoreQ. Is there such a thing today as the gift of discernment? I’ve heard people talk about it, as though only certain believers have that gift. Or does every Christian…
Read MoreQ. I don’t know how prevalent it is in our group, but lately I’ve noticed more evangelical churches using such fund-raising methods as bazaars, bake sales, car washes, door-to-door selling,…
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everyday wife and mother steps out in faith to rescue the poor Article is taken from the November 2005 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Diane Clements Finding God…
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calling a church council for conflict resolution Article is taken from the December 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by David C. Little Collective Wisdom (1.51 MB)
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Article is taken from the December 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by David Gonnerman Helping Unemployed Believers (717 KB)
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family-centered church develops ministry-focused students Article is taken from the June 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Story and photos by Darrell Goemaat We’re Always There-Part 1 (4.04 MB) We’re…
Read MoreQ. What does the phrase “from faith to faith” mean in Romans 1:17? A. Romans 1:17 is the last verse in Paul’s introductory material of his letter to the Roman…
Read MoreQ. Ephesians 4:8 says Christ ascended on high. The next verse, Ephesians 4:9, says He first descended. What does this descending mean? A. First, let’s establish the context, which is…
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Lancaster County Anabaptists and our Baptist heritage Article is taken from the May 1998 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Paul Hartog The ‘Plain People’ (59 KB)
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Christian Education: ministering to children with special needs This article is part 6 of a 6-part series taken from the October 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mary…
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Christian Education This article is part 5 of a 6-part series taken from the October 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Valerie Wilson, Mel Walker and David Rockwell…
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Christian Education: upclose This article is part 3 of a 6-part series taken from the October 2002 issue of The Baptist Bulletin. Written by Daria Greening Be Different…Or They’ll Walk…
Read MoreQ. Please explain Matthew 16:27 and 28. It seems that Jesus was talking about the Second Coming. Is this right? If so, how could He accurately say that some standing…
Read MoreQ. In Exodus 1:15–21, was it right that the midwives lied? It seems that God honored what they said. A. The occasion of this passage is the predicament the Children…
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upfront written by David M. Gower frontlines: "The Church as an Educational Institution," written by John Greening These articles are parts 1 and 2 of a 6-part series on church…
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