Future Events Cast Shadows
Conceivably in the year 1998 God will press the button to start in motion a series of events according to His plan. For the attentive Christian the anticipation of these prophecies generates massive repercussions on his demeanor. The Rapture Before the greatest...
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Is the Rapture Imminent?
Do we really have reason to believe that the coming of the Lord Jesus is near? Yes, more reasons than any generation in the history of the church has ever had. Let me list a few. The nation of Israel says...
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The Value of a Soul
The October 13 issue of Forbes magazine introduces us to the four hundred richest people in America (assuming you calculate worth by "treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal" Mt. 6:19). Included...
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Now That is Amazing Grace
It was an act of indescribable grace when God decided to rescue fallen mankind. But once He made that decision, He had to devise a plan that would fully satisfy His love and His holiness. Since He loves everyone, His...
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The Church Growth Movement
Since its inception twenty-four years ago, the Church Growth Movement has promised rapid numerical growth to American churches. Through researching the sociological, demographic, and psychological needs of people groups, an approach to numerical church growth was proposed. Full length books,...
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Hold Fast to the Gospel
The ceremonials of the Jew's religion could give no peace to Saul of Tarsus. The power politics of the Roman empire could offer no hope. The philosophies of the Greeks could present no deliverance from guilt, nor cleansing from defilement....
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The Gospel is Much More
Camping made many memories for us as we raised our children. Some of those memories were around a campfire singing hymns together, visiting with new friends, oh, yes! and enjoying tasty treats. We'd wait till everybody went back to their...
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Presenting the Gospel
We are not going to discuss technique or even doctrine but the inward qualities of effective gospel witnessing. Notice five of these: knowledge, earnestness, faithfulness, dignity and tenderness. These are the indispensables of true evangelism. Knowledge We remember hearing a listener say...
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What is a Christian?
Christ-ian--the suffix -ian simply means "one of." A Christian is one who is of Christ Jesus the Lord. Before we consider what constitutes a person being a true Christian, it will be helpful to understand what a Christian is not. A...
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