The Edict of Milan (313 A.D.)
The Edict of Milan (313 A.D.) When I, Constantine Augustus, as well as I, Licinius Augustus, fortunately met near Mediolanum, and were considering everything that pertained to the public welfare […]
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Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God: Section 3 – Jonathan Edwards
Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) SECT. III. Practical inferences. I. From what has been said, I will venture to draw this inference, […]
Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God: Section 2 – Jonathan Edwards
Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) SECT. II What are distinguishing scripture evidences of a work of the Spirit of God. HAVING shown, […]
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy The "Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy" was produced at an international Summit Conference of evangelical leaders, held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago […]
The Didache
The Didache The Lord’s Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations. (Roberts-Donaldson English Translation) The Didache was a brief, early Christian treatise that most scholars date back to the […]
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes Matthew 5:3-10 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 […]
The Creed of Chalcedon
The Creed of Chalcedon (451 A.D.) This Creed was formulated at the Council of Chalcedon in A.D. 451. Chalcedon was a city of Bythynia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). This […]
Athanasian Creed (500 A.D.)
Athanasian Creed (500 A.D.) This creed is attributed to Athanasius, the fourth century bishop of Alexandria who was the strongest defender of the doctrines of the Trinity and the divinity […]
The Apostles’ Creed
The Apostles’ Creed Next to the Nicene Creed, the Apostles’ Creed is the most universally accepted doctrinal statement in Christendom. It grew from a baptismal formula, and is now often […]
The Ninety-First Psalm
The Ninety-First Psalm Psalm 91:1-16 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of […]
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (1517 A.D.) The Protestant Reformation began on the eve of All Souls’ Day, October 31, 1517. On that day, Martin Luther (1483-1546), professor of biblical studies […]
The Twenty-Third Psalm
The Twenty-Third Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the […]
A Verse A Day
A Verse A Day Pastor Tim Davidson has written an outstanding daily devotional entitled, A Verse a Day. This collection of inspirational and motivational thoughts is absolutely rich in edifying […]
Review of Rev. Gerald Brooks’ Leadership Monthly
Review of Rev. Gerald Brooks’ Leadership Monthly By Rev. Tony Cooke For many years, Gerald Brooks has brought outstanding teaching on leadership to pastors across the country through his leadership […]
The Miracle in the Cornfield Summer Scream
The Miracle in the Cornfield – Summer Scream Pastor Gary and Pam Kruzan pioneered and have been pastoring Faith Christian Family Church in Rushville, Illinois, since 1987. Though their location […]
God’s Practical Road Map for Becoming and Attracting Mr. or Mrs. Right
Check out HIS RULES – God’s Practical Road Map for Becoming and Attracting Mr. or Mrs. Right, by Christopher Burge and Pamela Toussaint
Hymns: Timeless Classics
Suggested Resource With a background in opera, and a heart for ministry, Carol Wyatt presents "Hymns: Timeless Classics." Visit her Web site to learn more and to order.
Tony Cooke’s Review of Connect the Dots by Jeff and Beth Jones
Tony Cooke’s Review of Connect the Dots by Jeff and Beth Jones Pastors Jeff and Beth Jones (Kalamazoo Valley Family Church) have developed a phenomenal resource for churches. All of […]
Tony Cooke’s review of What I Learned While Destroying a Church
Tony Cooke’s review of What I Learned While Destroying a Church by Gerald Brooks I thoroughly enjoyed reading, What I Learned While Destroying a Church, by Gerald Brooks. Gerald candidly […]
Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People…
Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People… An overseas Bible School recently inquired about books to use in training future pastors to be more effective in offering spiritual and biblical […]
Q & A – Pulpit Committees
Pulpit Committee Question: Tony, do you have any resources about the types of questions a prospective pastor should ask to a “pulpit committee” that is considering him as their new […]
Q & A – Should Large Offerings be Publicly Acknowledged?
The “alms” that Jesus addressed in Matthew 6 was a very specific type of giving – it was charitable giving, or giving to the poor. I believe that one of the reasons Jesus emphasized what he did here was to protect the dignity of the poor. It can exploit the poor person (and be very embarrassing to them) if their receiving of someone else’s generosity becomes spotlighted for all to see, especially if the person doing the giving is really just “grand-standing” to make themselves look good. …read more
Q & A – Did Paul Miss It?
Did the Apostle Paul make a mistake in going to Jerusalem (Acts 21)? Answer: This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this, and the question has typically been connected […]
Q & A – The Age of Accountability?
What happens to babies and young children when they die? I know they haven’t had a chance to learn about Jesus or accept Him as their Savior. Can they still go to heaven? What about the sin nature that everyone is born with? I hear people refer to “the age of accountability.” What does that mean, and what does it have to do with these issues? …read more
Q & A – Is God OK with Cremation?
Is God OK with Cremation? My parents are elderly, and my father is making some decisions regarding the future. He wants to know if cremation is biblical and if it’s […]
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