This post contains the video of the Got Questions Podcast of today; it is an interview with Ray Comfort of Living Waters Ministries. He answered questions about how he shares the gospel. His major strategy, which I’d never discerned from watching his videos, is that he directs his questions at the conscience of the person with whom he is interacting; and avoids questions that engage the carnal mind: he explained that clearly in the video. If you have fear about witnessing or you just lack strategies, then you could benefit from hearing this podcast. Highlight points are below the video
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Faith Is Like a Muscle and Needs to Be Exercised – Pastor Colin Smith
I am preparing a post on backsliding that mentions ‘exercising faith’ and thought I would post this article beforehand. Pastor Colin Smith explains that it is not enough to just possess faith, as those who are born again possess. One must learn to exercise it. He explains what that means. Extremely valuable information to all Christians that may not have looked into the matter; as exercising it is necessary in the Christian fight of faith.
What is typology? How can we use it responsibly in Bible study? [Part 6]
This post contains a 5-minute video on typology and an edited blog post about the video, also by Ligonier. This is another post in my mini-series on connections between the Old and New Testaments. Among the comments Sinclair Ferguson makes, he talks about the Old Testament believers who were saved by looking forward to Christ, by grace; just as New Testament believers are saved.
The Covenant – R C Sproul – [Part 4]
There is a war on God’s Word from both within and outside the church, and doubts about the trustworthiness of God’s word arise in the hearts of the faithful. How can we be sure God will do all He has promised? Dr. Sproul examines this thought as he explains what measures God has taken to ensure His promises to us.
Get Rid of These 4 Books from your Church Bookstore Now! Alisa Childers with Tim Challies
Which books should every Christian bookstore remove immediately? Which ones should they make sure and stock up on? Author, blogger, and book reviewer Tim Challies joins the podcast today to give his opinion on the best 3 and worst 4 books every church book store should be aware of. We also talk about his new book, Seasons of Sorrow, about the tragic and sudden passing of his son, Nick and how Tim and his family have navigated that loss. Tim reflects on the goodness of God, the problem of suffering and evil, and whether or not his opinion on certain “bad books” has changed in light of his personal season of sorrow.
What students lost since cursive writing was cut from the Common Core standards – NPR
This post contains an 8-minute Mp3 and transcript of a discussion about school no longer teaching CURSIVE WRITING. It covers: why, when and some of the losses of not knowing cursive. Some states are bringing it back.
Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Gender – Things Unseen – Sinclair Ferguson
This post contains a 6-minute video by Pastor Sinclair Ferguson which clarifies Jesus’ teaching on gender and marriage. With all the confusion in the 21st century church, he is a voice of reason that stands with God, His word and His Messiah. You may do what you want, but there are consequences, as Ferguson indicated in the brief video. Also, as some recently tried to say about Ferguson and other evangelicals from across the pond, their compassion is actually in line with God’s, not with man’s.
WHAT ARE THE 7 DEADLY SINS? – Got Questions Ministries
This very brief Got Questions Ministries article explains the 7 deadly sins from a biblical perspective.