The New Testament With Imagination
– William Loader. Eerdmans Publishing Company. “This book offers a unique new way of approaching the New Testament–nothing else like it is in print–and will be accessible to a broad readership, although it will also give longtime students of Scripture a fresh perspective. Loader’s historically sound methodology remains focused on imagining what we know through
Pastor’s Edge
Creative ministry resources from Dr. James Merritt…sermon manuscripts, powerpoint presentations, listening sheets, articles, tips, Dr. Merritt’s blog, a free montly newsletter and much more! www.pastorsedge.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
by Vance Havner
Paul was not ignorant of Satan's devices, but we are not so wise. Among his most successful devices today are these:
- Exalting tolerance above truth.
- Emphasizing the head more than the heart.
- Making size more important than sort.
- Stressing the positive to the neglect of the negative.
- Putting happiness above holiness.
- Majoring on this world instead of the next.
Satan’s Devices
"We didn't do this for ourselves, but for our religion. Our religion is being destroyed. Let this be a lesson to enemies of our religion." - The reported confession of one of the Muslims who tortured and murdered three Christians at a Protestant publishing house in eastern Turkey
Islam
"Regardless of what happened today, my responsibility was to glorify God." - Zach Johnson, winner of the Masters golf tournament
God’s Glory
"Now that reading has become more difficult, I probably read the Bible less but pray more. Of course, over the years I've memorized many passages from the Bible, and I'm especially thankful now that I did this. I wish we gave more attention to Bible memorization in our churches today." - Billy Graham
Bible
"The government may use its voice and its regulatory authority to show its profound respect for the life within the woman." - Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the Supreme Court which upheld the constitutionality of a ban on partial-birth abortion
Abortion
The Generation Next Mindset
Church Executive Magazine ran an article in March 2007 about Beloit College’s “Mindset List.” Each year the Wisconsin school identifies the worldview of 18-year-olds entering college. Among this year’s findings… Among the 75 citations of what last fall’s college freshmen will never have known:– The Sovient Union has never existed and therefore is about as scary
Learning From the Fall
U.S. News recently did an interview with Cullen Murphy, author of the new book, Are We Rome? The Fall of an Empire and the Fate of America. Murphy’s book examines the striking similarities between present-day America and ancient Rome. When asked how we reverse our own tendencies toward decline, Murphy answered with the following: “One
Volume 07, Issue 13
Doug MarletteMichael CattMy friend Doug Marlette was killed in a car crash on July 10th, 2007. Doug and I would not have always agreed theologically, but I appreciated his work. His humor was biting at times. He took shots at fundamentalists, the Pope, politicians and Muslims. Doug once said, “I have vast experience upsetting people with my
Sound Biblical Preaching
– Franklin Kirksey. BookSurge Publishing. Not just a primer on ‘how to preach’ but a whole-life approach to the passion, urgency and determination it takes to be a pastor. Dr. Kirksey’s book is wonderful refreshment for seasoned ministers and positive exhortation to those who are just stepping into the pastorate. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
The Growing Gospel
by Vance Havner The God-Man grew on (Luke 2:40). God’s men grow on (1 Samuel 2:26; Luke 1:80). God’s message grows on (Acts 12:24). 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.