Stryper shocked the world in the early 80’s with their yellow and black spandex, distorted guitars, and long hair. I’ll never forget the first time a saw a photograph of them. My buddy flipped open a copy of Campus Life magazine and I was stunned. “Christians can’t look like that,” I thought. So IContinue reading “STRYPER: THE YELLOW AND BLACK ATTACK IS BACK!”
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ONE PERFECT LIFE – John F. MacArthur (2013)
One Perfect Life: The Complete Story of the Lord Jesus by John MacArthur, is as the name suggests, about the second member of the Trinity. One Perfect Life is what I would call an extended harmony of the Gospels – extended because MacArthur reaches back into the Old Testament, which anticipates the coming of Christ as theContinue reading “ONE PERFECT LIFE – John F. MacArthur (2013)”
The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 5
For several days now, we have been discussing unity. We have argued that there is an indispensable need for unity, especially in the local church. Thus far, we have seen: The Definition of Unity The Defining Marks of Unity The Deterrents to Unity The Devil’s Hatred of Unity The previous discussion uncovered an important principleContinue reading “The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 5”
The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 4
The Devil’s Hatred of Unity Make no mistake – the devil despises unity. He will do whatever it takes to divide family and friends. He will pull out all the stops to divide a church or ministry. And he will work tirelessly in order to divide a country. One of the things that SatanContinue reading “The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 4”
The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 3
Over the last few days, we have defined unity and discovered some critical marks of biblical unity. Today, let us mark out the deterrents to unity; roadblocks that prevent God’s best in the local church. The Deterrents to Unity 1. Marriages that are Divided The first division that occurred in marriage took place in the gardenContinue reading “The Indispensable Need for Unity: Part 3”
The Indispensable Need for Unity : Part 2
Yesterday, we looked at the indispensable need for unity by defining unity – “the state of being one or united.” Unity points to harmony. We noted three biblical examples of unity that surface in the New Testament. Today, notice the defining marks of unity. The Defining Marks of Unity 1. Unity is a gift Specifically, unityContinue reading “The Indispensable Need for Unity : Part 2”
The Indispensable Need For Unity: Part 1
I’ll never forget the time I bumped into a pastor at the store one day. We served together for some time in ministry and enjoyed a good friendship and working relationship. I asked, “How have you been?” He proceeded to tell me about the church he was serving at and how one of the members had leveledContinue reading “The Indispensable Need For Unity: Part 1”
WHO IS JESUS? – R.C. Sproul (2010)
“Who is Jesus?” is the name of the book. In a short 105 page treatment, Dr. R.C. Sproul provides the answer. Writing with the simplicity and the profundity that we have grown to love over the years, Sproul delivers a satisfying and biblical answer. He begins by challenging the liberal view of Jesus – theContinue reading “WHO IS JESUS? – R.C. Sproul (2010)”
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)
I am a disturbed man. I am disturbed because people compromise the truth. I am disturbed because people marginalize the truth and swerve away from biblical reality. I am disturbed because a great communicator with a bright mind and a love for people continues down a rocky path. On Tuesday, March 12, Rob Bell unveiledContinue reading “WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)”
17 CENTS AND A DREAM – Daniel Milstein (2012)
17 Cents and a Dream is an inspiring story about Daniel Milstein, a Ukrainian boy who fled from the Soviet Union just before the collapse. Milstein’s family settled in Michigan where they worked hard while they awaited the day when they could be sworn in as citizens of the United States. Milstein’s “rags to riches” storyContinue reading “17 CENTS AND A DREAM – Daniel Milstein (2012)”
Veritas et Lux 