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Top 5 Commentaries on Each Book of the Bible

Ligonier has listed their recommended commentaries for each of the 66 books.

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Is Tithing an old thing?

Ever since the Charismatic movement, tithing has been emphatically replaced by giving. They say that tithing is not a New Testament thing. Thirdmill has an excellent response to that: Question According to the Bible we are to give our tithes … Continue reading

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7 Book Recommendations for Pastors

From Desiring God: 1. Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry 2. Jonathan Edwards, End for Which God Created the World 3. David Daniell, William Tyndale 4. Joel Beeke, A Puritan Theology 5. Charles Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students 6. G. K. … Continue reading

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What happens to the Fathers before Christ - John Calvin

For believers before Christ's incarnation, they "enjoy a blessed rest, until redemption be finished" (The day of resurrection). - Calvin's commentary on John 14:2. To stand on this point, Calvin commentated Luke 23:43 We ought not to enter into curious … Continue reading

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How churches today grow, East and West

The East focuses on friendship (not fellowship); The West prizes knowledge (not wisdom). As a result, the East always have gatherings and great meals; while the West always love to write books. If this means that the East seeks after … Continue reading

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Debating the Mockers

One time William Lane Craig was challenged by a mischievous audience during a Q&A session of a debate with Sam Harris(? I think). The "student" pretended he had supernatural visions and Craig immediately called his bluff and dismissed him. In … Continue reading

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In Defense of Church Hoppers

A very well put article. It strives against shallow labeling of "shop around Christians" upon earnest believers of Christ seeking real fellowship with other believers, by many church leaders. Martin Luther said, "Anyone who is to find Christ must first … Continue reading

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Sunday Service Reflection

Early Christians were the true starter of philanthropy. Even the Roman Emperor Julian, had to admit it out of hatred: "Why do we not observe that it is their benevolence to strangers, their care for the graves of the dead, … Continue reading

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How to Deal with Children's Ministry on America Today

Paul Washer said it on several occasion that he would not send his children to 98% of Sunday schools in America. Even in the churches I've been to here, the ministry has been ignored, pampered, ill-treated and sugar-coated by wickedness … Continue reading

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Replacement Theology/Supersessionism

There are the Messianic Jews, the Chosen People Ministries, who want to make a distinction between the future of Israel and the Church: Chosen People Ministries: "There are some who say that while it is true that God will restore … Continue reading

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