Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Evidence Bible
The Evidence Bible: Rather than offend homosexuals by directly confronting the issue of their sinful lifestyle, modern evangelism often tries to soften the approach by saying that "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." This isn’t a new concept.
An Amazing Life
An Amazing Life: orm Sper went to heaven Wednesday night.
You may never have heard of Norm before, but you probably owe him more than you realize. I certainly owe him more than I could ever repay.
You may never have heard of Norm before, but you probably owe him more than you realize. I certainly owe him more than I could ever repay.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
On The Box: Twitteneutics - Day 1
On The Box: Twitteneutics
Mahria and I use Professor Grant Horner's Bible Reading System. We have known Grant for many years. He is one of the most learned and interesting men I know.
Friday, September 16, 2011
What are the causes and solutions for a hardened heart?
What are the causes and solutions for a hardened heart?: " To better understand the causes and solutions for a hardened heart, it’s important to understand the broad biblical meaning of the word “heart.” The Bible considers the heart to be the hub of human personality, producing the things we would ordinarily ascribe to the “mind.”"
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Save Yourself Some Pain
Save Yourself Some Pain: "Becoming a Christian is the most incredible event that will ever take place in your life. You have found peace with your Creator. You have found everlasting life! Be assured--God will never leave you nor forsake you. He has brought you this far and He will complete the wonderful work He has begun in you. God knows your every thought, your every care and your deepest concerns."
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In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - Feb. 22, 2010 - Christian Devotional
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - Feb. 22, 2010 - Christian Devotional: "Do you feel ill equipped to serve the Lord? A sense of inadequacy is one of the many excuses people use to avoid ministering for Him, but it is not a valid one. Failing to follow His call has three consequences: 1) we hinder God's work on earth, 2) we miss a blessing for obedience, and 3) we lose out on rewards in heaven."
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On The Box: The Man Who Marries My Daughter
On The Box: The Man Who Marries My Daughter
This article first appeared on "The Lawman Chronicles" blog, on June 5, 2009. I've re-posted it a couple of times on various blogs, at the request of readers.
This article first appeared on "The Lawman Chronicles" blog, on June 5, 2009. I've re-posted it a couple of times on various blogs, at the request of readers.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Rebelution: The Marks of Manhood: by Albert Mohler
The Rebelution: The Marks of Manhood: by Albert Mohler: "When does a boy become a man? The answer to this must go far beyond biology and chronological age. As defined in the Bible, manhood is a functional reality, demonstrated in a man’s fulfillment of responsibility and leadership. With this in mind, let me suggest thirteen marks of biblical manhood. The achievement of these vital qualities marks the emergence of a man who will demonstrate true biblical masculinity."
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The Rebelution: The Room: by Joshua Harris
The Rebelution: The Room: by Joshua Harris: "In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the mysterious array of black filing cabinets. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order."
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Mormonism Is Not Christianity - Christian foundations - Christianity.com
Mormonism Is Not Christianity - Christian foundations - Christianity.com: "It appears that some in the news media are pronouncing Glenn Beck, a Mormon, the new leader of America's Christian conservative movement, and many Christian conservatives seem to have no problem with that."
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
On The Box: The Danger of the Modern Gospel
On The Box: The Danger of the Modern Gospel
In the video you are about to watch you will meet Jason. Jason is a student at Cerritos College. A couple of weeks ago, after Ray Comfort preached the gospel to members of the school's football team, Jason stood up in an overt attempt to undermine the message Ray had preached. Jason's message: "You can be president, someday."
In the video you are about to watch you will meet Jason. Jason is a student at Cerritos College. A couple of weeks ago, after Ray Comfort preached the gospel to members of the school's football team, Jason stood up in an overt attempt to undermine the message Ray had preached. Jason's message: "You can be president, someday."
On The Box: Another Look at the Parachute Analogy
On The Box: Another Look at the Parachute Analogy
Many of you are familiar with the Parachute Analogy developed by Ray Comfort. I love it, and I use it often when articulating to a lost person the difference between intellectual assent to the truths about Jesus Christ, and genuine trust and faith. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the analogy, it goes like this:
Many of you are familiar with the Parachute Analogy developed by Ray Comfort. I love it, and I use it often when articulating to a lost person the difference between intellectual assent to the truths about Jesus Christ, and genuine trust and faith. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the analogy, it goes like this:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
On The Box: Biggest Evangelistic Project
On The Box: Biggest Evangelistic Project
“Paradigm shattering! A most powerful message that will change and save lives!” ~ Johnny Berguson - Pres. Kingdom, Inc.
“Paradigm shattering! A most powerful message that will change and save lives!” ~ Johnny Berguson - Pres. Kingdom, Inc.
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - June 21, 2011 - Christian Devotional
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley - In Touch - June 21, 2011 - Christian Devotional: "When it comes to spiritual maturity, we can’t simply take for granted that we’re growing. To evaluate personal progress, I’ve compiled a brief inventory of spiritual benchmarks. Check the list for an idea of how you’re doing. But remember, these items are just a place to start; see the Bible for a complete growth chart!
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Monday, September 12, 2011
For the Jews I Became Jewish, Part 2
For the Jews I Became Jewish, Part 2: "When Paul wrote, “To the Jews I became as a Jew … to those who are under the Law, as under the Law” (1 Corinthians 9:20), he was not talking about accommodating the message. He was simply saying he would not jeopardize his ability to preach the message by unnecessarily offending people."
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For the Jews I Became Jewish, Part 1
For the Jews I Became Jewish, Part 1: "As we noted in the last post, Paul was not advocating “contextualization” when he wrote to the Corinthians, “I have become all things to all men, that I may be all means save some.” He was calling for self-denial and sacrifice for the sake of reaching unbelievers with the gospel."
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On The Box
On The Box: "After the traitorous kiss of his betrayer, his false friend, the Son of Destruction (Matthew 26:47-50; John 17:12), Jesus was arrested and would soon begin His long walk to the cross. And that long walk began with not one, but six unlawful trials"
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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: Who Could Not be Happy About This?
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: Who Could Not be Happy About This?: "►Did you know this?
In the U.S. If you destroy an Eagle's egg (that's an embryo) it is a federal crime punishable by more than 10 years jail time and a $250,000 fine. Destroy a human embryo and it is federally funded."
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In the U.S. If you destroy an Eagle's egg (that's an embryo) it is a federal crime punishable by more than 10 years jail time and a $250,000 fine. Destroy a human embryo and it is federally funded."
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
On The Box: Mars Hill Is More Greek Than Christian
On The Box: Mars Hill Is More Greek Than Christian
It's seems anticlimactic, even redundant, to say, "This time Rob Bell and Mars Hill Church have gone too far." After all, Bell makes a habit of going too far--too far away from orthodoxy to be considered evangelical in any true sense of the word. But, if what has been reported on Twitter by Rob Bell's teaching pastor, Shane Hipps, is true, then maybe it's time to say just that. Rob Bell, Shane Hipps, and Mars Hill have gone too far.
It's seems anticlimactic, even redundant, to say, "This time Rob Bell and Mars Hill Church have gone too far." After all, Bell makes a habit of going too far--too far away from orthodoxy to be considered evangelical in any true sense of the word. But, if what has been reported on Twitter by Rob Bell's teaching pastor, Shane Hipps, is true, then maybe it's time to say just that. Rob Bell, Shane Hipps, and Mars Hill have gone too far.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Spiritual Jokes from reflections-online.net
Spiritual Jokes from reflections-online.net: "There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him.
"Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you.""
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"Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you.""
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On The Box
On The Box: "Jeremiah is often referred to as the "weeping prophet." His prophetic ministry to the nation of Judah spanned some forty years--from the reign of King Josiah (627 B.C.), beyond the time of the destruction of Jerusalem (586 B.C.). And during that four decades of heralding the words of the Lord, Jeremiah was heckled regularly and he did not see even one of his countrymen repent to God."
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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "Some atheists are getting a little nervous, because millions are going to see "180," think about their eternal destiny and what they believe about abortion, and do a 180. And we know what that means."
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Servants of a New Covenant
Servants of a New Covenant: "“All things belong to us, and we are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.” Paul made that tremendous, seemingly unqualified promise to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 3:21–23). Christians are free. Yet there is a paradox that balances that truth."
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On The Box: Garments of Grace
On The Box: Garments of Grace: "Today's verse is such a wonderful testimony to the imputed righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Australian Anglican theologian, Graeme Goldsworthy, defines imputed righteousness this way:"
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Liberty in Christ
Liberty in Christ: "It is crucial that you understand the nature of Christian liberty. As a Christian, you are not under law, but under grace (Rom. 6:14). Freedom from the law certainly does not mean that the principles of righteousness revealed in the Old Testament law are now nullified. It does not mean that the Ten Commandments have no application to your present life. It does not mean that you can subjugate God’s holy standards to personal preference. It obviously does not mean you are free from any moral requirements."
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StreetApologetics
StreetApologetics: "What about all the killing in the Old Testament?
Things to remember in response to this question: “The 3 P’s”
1. Power- God is the Sovereign Creator
2. Patience- We learn in the OT that God is gracious, slow to anger and abundant in love!
3. Proportion- God’s judgments are in proportion to His revelation."
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Things to remember in response to this question: “The 3 P’s”
1. Power- God is the Sovereign Creator
2. Patience- We learn in the OT that God is gracious, slow to anger and abundant in love!
3. Proportion- God’s judgments are in proportion to His revelation."
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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog
Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: ""Human beings live for an average of between 70 and 80 years. The human heart beats 70 to 80 times a minute, for a total of several billion times during the course of an individual's lifetime."
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
On The Box: Evangelist: God Does Not 'Need' You
On The Box: Evangelist: God Does Not 'Need' You: How often do we as Christians assert that the Word of God is powerful? Yet how often do we as Christians live as if it is not? How often do we as evangelists assert that the gospel is the power of God for salvation (Romans 1:16)? Yet how often do we as evangelists conduct our evangelism efforts as if the gospel somehow needs our help--the help of our methodologies or, from time to time, what some might consider outright gimmickry?
Monday, September 5, 2011
On The Box: Tony's Reading List
On The Box: Tony's Reading List: What follows is a list of books I've read over the last year or so, and books that I recall reading through the course of my Christian life. The list is not exhaustive because the list includes only those books I've read, which I would then recommend to my brothers or sisters in Christ
On The Box: Remember: Only Jesus Can Lift The Veil
On The Box: Remember: Only Jesus Can Lift The Veil: It is not uncommon for the Christian evangelist to run into people, whether while preaching the gospel in the open-air or while engaging people in conversation, who, no matter how much they explain Scripture to them either refuse or seemingly can't understand what is being conveyed to them.
Friday, September 2, 2011
On The Box: Greater Love Has No One Than This
On The Box: Greater Love Has No One Than This: What an honor and privilege it is to preach the gospel side-by-side with Ray Comfort. Together, we are trying to preach at least one afternoon each week on the campus of Cerritos College, just a few short miles away from Living Waters Headquarters.
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - Oct. 9, 2007 - Christian Devotional
Greg Laurie Daily Devotions - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - Oct. 9, 2007 - Christian Devotional: "The human heart is like receptive soil to the seed of the Word of God. Jesus used this analogy in the parable of the sower (see Mark 4:3–20). The soil that the seed fell on represents four categories of hearers’ hearts, four different reactions to the Word of God: the hard heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart."
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
On The Box
On The Box: "John 17, commonly referred to as "The High Priestly Prayer," can be rightly divided into three major parts. In verses 1-5, Jesus prays for Himself. In verses 6-19, Jesus prays for His closest earthly friends--the apostles. And in verses 20-26, Jesus prays for every person who would ever know Him as Lord and Savior. In this remarkable prayer, the Creator allows the pinnacle of His creation (mankind) to have a brief and poignant glimpse of direct communication within the Godhead, as the Son speaks to the Father."
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Stone the Preacher
Stone the Preacher: "September 1: I go back to El Camino College to continue our evangelism ministry to the lost students, those caught in the tyrannical shackles of unbelief. We will be meeting every Thursday afternoon on the Library Lawn from 12:30-2pm. Email me for directions to the free parking."
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