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Lloyd-Jones on George Whitefield

Posted on March 25, 2011 Posted by Peggy Estrada

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhN2VgdJp_c[/youtube] What might draw a crowd of 20,000 people today to listen to an open-air message of the gospel? For the eighteenth-century preacher, George Whitefield, this was not an uncommon … READ MORE

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: george whitefield, martin lloyd-jones, open-air, preaching, sermon

Reverse Thinking

Posted on March 24, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

A must-see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgFU5Ak88-k Reverse Thinking. It's the result of the new birth—being born again. I'm reminded of the words of Jesus in John 3: "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot … READ MORE

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: born again, john 3, redemption, reverse thinking, salvation

Elisabeth Elliot on Discipleship

Posted on March 23, 2011 Posted by Peggy Estrada

Elisabeth Elliot explains that the word "disciple" simply means learner. And learning to understand the way of the Cross is difficult. It requires self-abandonment, sacrifice, and trust in the One worth learning from. As a child of twelve, she … READ MORE

Filed Under: Links, Quotes Tagged With: betty scott stam, disciples, elisabeth elliot, matthew 16, prayer

What We Need

Posted on March 22, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Pastor Brian Brodersen with an exhortation to God's people: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRhAI4sBHY … READ MORE

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: brian brodersen, calvary chapel costa mesa, video message, what we need

Faithful to the End

Posted on March 21, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The New Testament is chock-full of stories of men who fought hard—faithful to the end—whatever the cost. If you're like me, you may have wondered, "What ever happened to these men?" Judas Iscariot, as we know, failed to remain faithful. The others … READ MORE

Filed Under: Saints of Old, The Early Church (30-732 A.D.) Tagged With: charles spurgeon, early church, martyrs, new testament, twelve apostles

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Posted on March 18, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The most famous sermon in American history Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. It's the most famous sermon in American history. Just ask your high school student. The sermon is included in most English or History curriculum. In this famous homily, … READ MORE

Filed Under: Quotes, Theology Tagged With: acts of the apostles, deuteronomy, hebrews, hell, jonathan edwards, repentance, salvation, sermon

Our “humble theology”

Posted on March 17, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

I love this first paragraph in Michael Horton's new systematic theology titled, The Christian Faith: In 1949, the English playwright and novelist Dorothy Sayers observed the common antipathy in her day toward doctrine: “‘Dull dogma,’ they call it.” … READ MORE

Filed Under: Quotes, Theology Tagged With: 2 timothy, dorothy sayers, humble theology, michael horton, the christian faith

Blue Letter Links (on Japan) [3.16.11]

Posted on March 16, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Today's links are about the devastation in Japan. As Christians, let us remember that the gospel of Jesus Christ is still good news (the best news), even in the midst of disaster. Keep Japan in your prayers. A shocking video of the … READ MORE

Filed Under: Links, Videos Tagged With: devastation, flood, japan, prayer, tsunami

What Is the Purpose of Marriage?

Posted on March 15, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Pastor James MacDonald reminds us that the purpose of marriage is, ultimately, the glory of God: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mszN2GvsK84 James MacDonald is a pastor, author, Bible teacher, and speaker. He serves Jesus and His global church … READ MORE

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: glory of god, god's glory, james macdonald, marriage, purpose, walk in the word

“The gospel calls us back again and again”

Posted on March 14, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Lesslie Newbigin, a Church of Scotland missionary to India, tells us what gospel mission is all about: “The logic of mission is this: the true meaning of the human story has been disclosed. Because it is the truth, it must be shared universally. It … READ MORE

Filed Under: Quotes Tagged With: church of scotland, evangelism, gospel, india, lesslie newbigin, missionary

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