Meet Mr. Moody Part 2
Chapter 3: Learning Important Lessons “I do not expect to visit this country again.” Dwight L. Moody made that statement shortly after arriving in England in March, 1867. He had been seasick during the voyage from America and was also a bit discouraged with the “dull and formal” church life in England. In short, he
A Final Thought On Books and Bookstores
If you are like me, you love a good bookstore. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to find some incredible Christian bookstores that have (a)put a dent in my budget and (b) blessed my ministry. I’m a sucker for a book. Currently I have over 10,000 books in my library and around 5,000 tapes of
African American Leaders Respond to an American Tragedy
Edited by Martha Simmons and Frank A. Thomas. Judson Press. Much has been said about September 11, 2001 by mainstream America. Now, African American church leaders interpret the tragedy from a variety of compelling perspectives. From provocative messages to powerful prayers, these writings reverberate with many of the emotions felt throughout the country. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
Biographical Preaching
Bringing Bible Characters to Life – Larry Overstreet. Kregel. A book that approaches biographical preaching with exegetical integrity – something of a lost art. The author provides a workable method to determine the principles that directed the particular character. Also included: the philosophy and value of biographical preaching, the method and mechanics of biographical preaching,
Holiness By Grace
– Byian Chapell. Crosseway Books. Recommended by Max Lucado, D. James Kennedy and Sinclair Ferguson. Dr. Chapell is the President of Covenant Theological Seminary. He has also written the award winning book Christ-centered Preaching. The book illustrates the principles of grace, the practices of faith and the motives of love in living a holy life.
How Small A Whisper
21 Evangelistic Sermons for Contemporary Preaching -Roger Carswell. Kregel. Carswell is well known in the United Kingdom as an author, evangelist and radio preacher. Warren Wiersbe wrote the forward to this book and says, “His messages are biblical but not ‘preachy,’ and contemporary but not ‘trendy.’ They are interesting and yet convicting! Best of all,
That’s Just YOUR Interpretation
Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith -Paul Copan. Baker. Ravi Zacharias says, ‘Beneath the cliches of our culture lie some unsettling questions about God. Paul Copan, with genius and simplicity, uncovers the struggle and constructs his answers on a firm foundation.’ A book of answers to those who challenge absolute truth. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an
The Battle for God
Responding to the Challenge of Neotheism -Norman L. Geisler, H. Wayne House and Max Herrera. Kregel. Neotheism, or the ‘openness of God’ theology, argues for a limited Creator and Sustainer. He can only guess what free-willed human beings will do. Sometimes he guesses wrong and must undo the damage. This book is a refutation of
Meet Mr. Moody Part 1
Chapter 1: Businessman With A Burden Dwight Lyman Moody was perhaps the most remarkable Christian layman America ever produced. Yes, I said “layman,” because D. L. Moody was never ordained, nor did he ever have any formal training for the ministry. He preferred to be called “Mr. Moody,” and he readily admitted his educational limitations.
What Is Revival?
Ever since I can remember, I’ve gone to revival meetings. I heard Vance Havner say, “Churches talk about holding a revival. I’m ready for someone to turn one loose.” I must admit I’m fascinated by revival. I grew up during the time of the Jesus Revolution and had a taste of it. I’ve read dozens
Serious About Writing
Written by: Michael Catt If you are serious about writing, you will want to keep a few basic books close at hand. These reference books will aid you in fine tuning your writing skills. Whether you are writing a weekly column, a bulletin article or a book, you will find these resources to be very
"Theology means 'the science of God,' and I think any man who wants to think about God at all would like to have the clearest and most accurate ideas about Him that are available." - C. S. Lewis
"The truth is, no preacher ever had any strong power that was not the preaching of doctrine." - Phillips Brooks
"The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine." - 2 Timothy 4:3
"Great saints have always been dogmatic." - A. W. Tozer
"There can be no spiritual health without doctrinal knowledge." - J. I. Packer
"When we have room enough for any and every brand of doctrine, that's too much room. Can the same fountain send forth both bitter water and sweet? Can two walk together unless they agree? One scholar says that the early Christians condemned false doctrine in a way that sounds almost unchristian today." - Vance Havner
"It would be impossible to overemphasize the importance of sound doctrine in the life of a Christian. Right thinking about all spiritual matters is imperative if we would have right living." - A. W. Tozer
"The chief need of the present age is great theology." - Dr. Loraine Boettner
"Doctrine is the necessary foundation of duty; if the theory is not correct, the practice cannot be right. Tell me what a man believes, and I will tell you what he will do." - Tryon Edwards
"Doctrine is the framework of life - the skeleton of truth." - Adoniram J. Gordon
"The question is not whether a doctrine is beautiful but whether it is true." - Augustus William and Julius Charles Hare
"Start with the Scriptures. Then go to those books that will help you. And above all, read both - or all - sides of the matter, for there are many sides. Do not be content with reading one side only. I find it tragic that people should read one side only. Often they have never heard of another side, or if they have, they are not prepared to even consider it." - D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
"It is an undoubted truth that every doctrine that comes from God, leads to God; and that which does not tend to promote holiness is not of God." - George Whitfield
"We should no more tolerate false doctrine than we would tolerate sin." - J. C. Ryle
"Purity of doctrine is the soul of the church." - John Calvin
"The New Testament always ties up prophetic doctrine with practical duty." - Vance Havner
"Doctrines are not God; they are only a kind of map. But that map is based on the experience of hundreds of people who were really in touch with God." - C. S. Lewis
"I always find that those who are driven with every wind of doctrine are those who are too lazy to study doctrine." - D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
"The creed is the road or street. It is very good as far as it goes, but if it doesn't take us to Christ it is worthless." - D. L. Moody
"When a person does not know the doctrines of the Christian faith, he can easily be captured by false religions. - Warren W. Wiersbe
"Doctrine is never meant merely to make us knowledgeable, but to make us godly." - James Philip
"To separate doctrine from life or life from doctrine is to sue for a groundless divorce. God has joined them together, and what he has joined together we must never put asunder." - R. C. Sproul
"Biblical truth has been given to change lives, not simply to stimulate discussion." - Dick Dowsett
"Nothing is to be introduced as doctrine which is not according to revelation." - Henry T. Mahan
"In Christianity, creed has always to do with Christ." - G. Campbell Morgan
"A dead creed is of no use; we must have our creed baptized with the Holy Ghost." - C. H. Spurgeon
"It is one thing for us to defend a doctrine in a church meeting, and quite something else to put it into practice in everyday life." - Warren W. Wiersbe
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