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Explaining Islam in a minute – COL. West
COL. West was just elected in November 2010 to Congress from Florida. During the elections he was part of a panel on how to handle or how to relate to Muslims. You will see his answer here explaining in just over a minute the truth about Islam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbaln3Uqfc *|YOUTUBE:qYbaln3Uqfc|* see also www.disciplemaking.net
The Real Scandle of Christian Mind
eJournal : The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind | 9Marks It is refreshing to see how what we believe affects our commitments and now believe. Carl Trueman sows how slippery Theology and the craving of worldly acceptance go hand in hand. He states: We live in strange times. Hardly a year goes by without some conference on the future of the evangelical church somewhere having at least one speaker, or sometimes even a slate of speakers, who arguably represent precisely the kind of theology that has emptied pews, castrated preaching, and disemboweled commitment to the gospel. He goes on to give several
Mark Dever
I cannot recomend highly enough the book: The Trellis and The Vine” if you are interested in seeing your church turned around into a true Disciplemaking Church, where people are mentoring others in their Christian life and service. Please watch this video recommendation from Pastor Mark Dever of Capital Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfg9z7jsbKw *|YOUTUBE:Yfg9z7jsbKw|* see also www.disciplemaking.net
God’s Ultimate Motivation
I really enjoyed meditating on God’s ultimate motivation this morning from Justin Taylor’s blog. For my name’s sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. —Isaiah 48:9-11 see also www.disciplemaking.net
God’s Will
Can You Miss God’s Will For Your Life? Written by Stephen Altrogge Quote from Article: The Bible doesn’t tell us what we’re supposed to feel about our decisions. Instead, it tells us how to make biblical, God-honoring decisions. So if you have a big decision to make, don’t freak out. Instead, go to the Word, ask for wisdom, and get others involved. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Speaking the Word Freely
I keep looking for ways to let the Holy Spirit lead in my preaching. For me it is in the discipline of Extemporaneous Preaching. here is a book that will help anyone along this journey. Speaking the Word Freely by Jerry Larson see also www.disciplemaking.net
New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Series by Michael Vlach
New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Series by Michael Vlach: Dr. Michael Vlach of The Master’s Seminary, has a 20 part series on the New Testament use of the Old. What follows are the links to them. Read it and enjoy! NT Use of OT Part 1: Introduction to the Issue NT Use of OT Part 2: Seven Approaches to How the NT Uses the OT NT Use of OT Part 3: Resources for Studying NT Use of the OT NT use of OT Part 4: Contextual Use of the OT by the NT Writers NT Use of OT
"Memorize Scripture" John Piper Sermon Jam
This video is such a great encouragement to memorize Scripture and why is is sooooooo necessary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7zPrKo4Tsg*|YOUTUBE:-7zPrKo4Tsg|* see also www.disciplemaking.net
Make eBulletins for your Church
*|vimeo:27791414|* demo video from PixelArk on Vimeo. see also www.disciplemaking.net
New Covenant Theology Distinctives by Gary Long, www.SoloChristo.com
New Covenant Theology Distinctives by Gary Long New Covenant Theology Distinctives by Gary Long, www.SoloChristo.com WHAT IS NCT AND WHAT ARE SOME OF ITS MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS? A. Presuppositions The Existence of God is a first truth, “for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Heb. 11:6). The Scriptures are inspired, infallible, relevant, authoritative revelation from the triune God; therefore, the Bible as His written “word is truth” (John 17:17). The final revelation of God the Father is in the eternal Son of God (Heb. 1:2), Jesus Christ, who is the Word of God, full of grace and truth
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Glenn Leatherman
I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more