Good Stuff on the Web
Check out Pastor Jason's blogs: Ponderings of a Pilgrim Pastor & Calvin & the Confession.
The Resurrection of Jesus:
Three Things We All Need This Easter an article from Pastor Jason
Resurrection Transformation: Some Events Change Everything!
Special Easter Edition of "The Sound of Faith" - Listen or Download
The Patience of Jesus with Thomas' Doubts and Ours
The Resurrection of Jesus is a Real, Historical Event: Consider the Evidence
Here I Stand: God the Creator and Christ My Redeemer
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A Topic to Study: End Times
A Defense of Reformed Amillenialism (Refuting Postmillenialism) by Prof. David J. Engelsma
Abraham, Israel & the Church by Paul Williamson
Answers to Questions About Eschatology by Kim Riddlebarger
A Present or Future Millenium? by Kim Riddlebarger
Amillenialism by Prof. Robert B. Strimple
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A Topic to Consider: Social Media Use
A Social Media Heart Check by Tim Challies
Owning Your Social Media Habit by Tim Challies
How Your Social Media Use Hurts Your Kids by Kara Powell on ChristianityToday.com
Should a Christian Use Social Networking Tools? by GotQuestions.org
The One Indispensible Rule for Using Social Media by Kevin DeYoung
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Good Places to Study Online: NOT False Prophets
As a follow-up to my recent sermon and blog post on false prophets, I want to share some helpful web sites where you can find excellent teaching online:
Power of the Word: A new site from Dr. Peter Lillback and Westminster Theological Seminary
Third Milennium Ministries: Pastoral-level education available in numerous languages
Monergism: A huge site with thousands of links to audio resources and articles on every topic in theology
Ligonier Ministries: The web site of Ligonier Ministries & Dr. R.C. Sproul
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A Topic for Study: Covenant Theology
A Simple Explanation of Covenant Theology by Monergism.com
Covenant Theology: 12 Lectures by Ligon Duncan, FPC, Jackson
Introduction: On Covenant Theology by J.I. Packer
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A Topic to Consider: New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions by Paul Tripp
Ten Questions (PLUS) to Ask at the Start of a New Year by Don Whitney
My Greatest Hope for 2013: No Change at All by Joe Thorn
Every Moment in 2013, God Bill Be Doing 10,000 Things in Your Life by John Piper
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A Topic to Study: The Incarnation
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Thinking About the Incarnation by Kenneth R. Samples
The Incarnation of Christ by Brian Schwertley
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A Topic to Study: Evidence for God in Creation
Nature Reveals the Creator by ICR
Proof of God: Design Detection from All About Creation
Evidence for God's Existence by J. Hampton Keathley, III - lengthy and somewhat technical but very informative
Is God Real? Does Science Answer 'Is There a God?' by Richard Deem
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A Topic to Study: The Problem of Evil
Overview - The 5 Responses to the Problem of Evil by Michael Patton
The Problem of Evil by John MacArthur (video lecture) from the 2007 Ligonier National Conference
Bringing Christ into the Problem by Gene Edward Veith, a more personal approach
The Problem of Evil by Dr. Greg Bahnsen
The Problem of Evil on the Blue-Letter Bible, with insights from John Frame, John Piper & R.C. Sproul
Short Video Answer (7 1/2 mins.) by Ravi Zacharias:
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A Topic to Study: The Sabbath
Other Articles Worth Reading:
Free Five Solas Desktop Wallpaper for October from Challies.com
Do You Feel Like a Fraud? by Ed Welch on CCEF's Blog
Presumptuous Parenting by David Murray
Hodge's Six Methods of Sanctification by Joe Thorn
Americans Confused on the Numbers of Muslims, Mormons, etc. from Joe Carter, The Gospel Coalition
8 Rules for Growing in Godliness by Joe Thorn
Driving the Churches Away by Tim Challies - First it was New York City, and now it is Toronto driving churches out of schools.
Christian Character and Good Arguments by Michael Horton
President Obama and the Rhetoric of the Gay Marriage Debate by Denny Burk
Fighting Sin with God in Your Sanctification by Tony Reinke
Sin Wants to Be Your Friend by Tim Challies
3 Ways We Must Handle Conflct - Actively. Diligently. Immediately. by Robert D. Jones
Is Gun Control a Pro-Life Issue? by Russell Moore
Why is Love so Stupid? by Ed Welch
5 Questions to Ask of a Book by Tim Challies - a great guide to how to select quality Christian books
Sinners in a Fishbowl by Barnabus Piper - a good article on the lives of Pastor's Kids (PKs)
Why Racial Justice is a Gospel Issue by Russell Moore
Guard Your Purity by John MacArthur
What Kind of God Would Condemn People to Eternal Torment? by Tim Challies
What is Marriage? - a very helpful and edifying article
Open Letter to Sam Harris: a pastor with cancer writes a compelling letter to atheist Sam Harris on the subject of death.
8 Things Contentment Opposes by Tim Challies - from Jeremiah Burroughs' The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
How to Backslide in 9 Easy Steps by Tim Challies
Why Should a Mother Pray for Her Children with Her Children? by Brian Croft
7 Things in the Church That Will Not Change by Thom Rainer
The 10 Most Unbelieved Letters in the Bible by David Murray
Your Spiritual Life Depends Upon Killing Sin - part of an excellent series by Tim Challies on John Owen's classic work
This Momentary Marriage: The Story of Ian and Larissa - from DesiringGod
The Lord our God, the Lord is One: The Simplicity of God by Sinclair Ferguson
Back to the Basics of Worship: Reformed Chameleons? by Jon D. Payne
The Essential: Trinity by Tim Challies - Defining the Trinity
God-Centered Preaching by Nathan W. Bingham - “People are starving for the greatness of God,” observes John Piper . . .
How to Love When You're Feeling Shy - podcast from CCEF
Ashamed and Disappointed: a powerful article on abortion by Tim Challies
What Should I Do When Feeling Completely Overwhelmed? by RC Sproul, Jr.
31 Days: from Frontline Missions, a very helpful map resource for praying for the persecuted church
Know Your Sin - a challenge to identify, confront and battle your sin together with other Christians
Feeling Guilty? Who Doesn't? by Ed Welch
6 Reasons to Be a Faithful Member of a Local Church by Paul Tautges
The Gospel Test: Do Your People Really Know the Good News? - by Greg Stier, ChristianPost
Should Christians Boycott Starbucks? by Russell Moore
Dads, Sing Like You Mean it Because Your Kids Are Watching - by Stephen Altrogee
Love Is . . . - a list for married couples from Paul Tripp
The Subtle Art of Sabotaging a Pastor - a powerful and clever article, written "Screwtape Letters"-style by Jared Wilson
How to Listen to a Sermon - a wise, witty and very helpful article
Does Reformation Theology Breed Disunity? by Trevin Wax
The Variegated Nature of Faith by Thabiti Anyabwile
The Theological Commons Digital Library - over 50,000 books
Fighting Sin Hurts by Ed Welch
What do you look at more, Jesus or your idols? by Josh Blount on The Blazing Center
30 Books Every Christian Should Read
20 Ways Satan May Try to Destroy You This Week by Paul Tautages
10 Digital Commandments by David Murray, taken from Digital Leader by Eric Qualman good insights!
Myth and Reality in the Persecution of Christians Worldwide: A good report from the Catholic Reporter.
Christians and Non-Christians, Married by Ed Welch
It is Not Wrong to Question Your Pastor by Mark Altrogge
Why Studying the Bible Won't (Necessarily) Change Your Life by Trevin Wax
God's Dupes? by Ravi Zacharias - Is the Christian faith intellectual nonsense? Are Christians deluded?
Is Your Marriage a Place of Trust? by Paul Tripp
Bible Study Resources:
Articles, Devotionals, Sermons, Resources & More:
Ligonier Ministries: R.C. Spoul
Desiring God Ministries: John Piper
Challies.com - The excellent blog site of Tim Challies
Kingdom People - The excellent blog site of Trevin Wax
Book Stores:
Christian Education & Publications Bookstore (Official PCA Bookstore)
Great Commissions Publications
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishers
The Sabbath: Plausibility for Presbyterian Pilgrims by John R. Muether
The Sabbath as a Creation Ordinance by Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
Proper Sabbath Observance: The Sojourner's Sabbath by Herman C. Hoeksema
Are You Skipping Church for Your Kids' Sports? by Joy Fisher - I think this article starts off strong and makes some good points but then weakens as it goes. Tell me what you think!
The Sabbath: Plausibility for Presbyterian Pilgrims by John R. Muether
The Sabbath as a Creation Ordinance by Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.
Proper Sabbath Observance: The Sojourner's Sabbath by Herman C. Hoeksema
Are You Skipping Church for Your Kids' Sports? by Joy Fisher - I think this article starts off strong and makes some good points but then weakens as it goes. Tell me what you think!
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