Do You Know? Martin Luther (Part 2)
EXCOMMUNICATIONOn 15 June 1520, Pope Leo X signed the Bull excommunicating Luther. Describing Luther’s teaching as: “heretical”, “scandalous”, “false”, “offensive” and “seducing”, the Bull called upon all Christians to burn Luther’s books and forbid Luther to preach. All towns or districts that sheltered him would be placed under an interdict. In response, Luther wrote: “Against the Execrable Bull of AntiChrist.” On 10
The God Conversation
– J. P. Moreland & Tim Muehlhoff. IVP Books. The authors write, “The God Conversation provides you ith illustrations that will linger with your unbelieving friends, coworkers and family members long after the conversation ends. It gives you rich examples, quotes and stories that will help explain the Christian worldview in your conversations, blogs, e-mails, letters
Deep-Rooted in Christ
– Joshua Choonmin Kang. IVP Books. “Come. Accept Joshua Choonmin Kang’s invitation to walk slowly, paying attention to God’s work around you, to walk intentionally, using spiritual disciplines to develop Christlike character, to walk purposefully, experiencing deeper grace and vision. Here are fifty-two brief readings ideal for weekly sabbath reflection or daily devotional use. They point to the path
Do You Know? Martin Luther (Part 1)
MARTIN LUTHER – CAPTIVE TO THE WORD OF GOD The Reformation was one of the most momentous turning points in world history. It was led by men of strong faith, deep convictions, great intelligence, high moral standards and tremendous courage. Towering above all these great Reformers, Martin Luther stands out as the most courageous, controversial
The Crucifixion of Ministry
Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ – Andrew Purves. IVP Books. Q & A: Author Interview from IVP Books: In what ways do you think ministry is lacking today?Far too many ministers cast their ministry back upon themselves. The danger is minsterial messianism. The fact is, we can’t raise the dead, heal the
Do You Know? Alexander Whyte
by Maureen Bradley(copyright 1997) Alexander Whyte was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, in a two-room thatched weaver’s cottage. His mother, Janet Thomson, was unmarried at the time of his birth and did not marry his father, John Whyte. Soon after Alexander’s birth his father left for America and Janet never saw him again. She struggled to
Praying
Finding Our Way Through Duty to Delight – J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom. IVP Books. “The authors offer hope for those of us who daydream when we try to listen to God and stumble when we try to speak. Yet they don’t just teach us about prayer; they challenge and inspire us to do
The Path of Celtic Prayer
An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy – Calvin Miller. IVP Books. “This book proposes a kind of prayer that can end our amputated feelings of separateness from God,” says Miller. What was true for the Celts is still true for us: “Hunger for Christ keeps us talking to God till our separation is swallowed up
Praying the Psalms of Jesus
– James W. Sire. IVP Books. “In these pages you will discover how the psalms that relate closely to Jesus can also become our answering speech. We will begin by immersing ourselves in several psalms which Jesus himself refers to and fulfills. And then in the second half of the book, we will immerse ourselves
Do You Know? Ron Dunn (Part 1)
Introduction Before his death June 29, 2001, at the age of 64, due to Pulmonary Fibrosis, Ronald Dunn had an extensive itinerate ministry of Bible teaching and preaching and served as the Minister-at-Large for the MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church in Irving. He was also the president of LifeStyle Ministries, an organization that produces Bible study cassettes,
The Original Dr. Steve’s Almanac of Christian Trivia
– Steve Wilkens. IVP Books. “Find answers, musings and wry comments on scores of questions about things you should have learned in Sunday School, but somehow didn’t.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Is the Bible Intolerant?
– Amy Orr-Ewing. IVP Books. “The Bible has withstood such criticism over the centuries, and it bears surprising relevance to this generation. Taking contemporary critics seriously, with refreshing honesty and wit, Is the Bible Intolerant? will help you understand the Bible and the world it inhabits today.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and