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For many modern Christians, the regulative principle is a foreign concept. The question of how one is to go about the worship of God in the assembly of the saints is one that has never occurred to them. One does not have to look very far in order to notice the consequences of neglecting this subject. From the more extreme examples of preachers on trampolines to the more widely accepted practices of skits and solos, the modern church has found itself outside the boundaries of biblically prescribed worship. The Lord has given us His blueprint for His worship. He has commanded us not to add to...

Review "It will make you think. You better get your Bible out and get ready to do some reading." - Frederick L Perrin "I thoroughly enjoyed this book, a no nonsense approach and well thought out with scripture applied in the way it's meant to be." - Moondog (Amazon Reviewer) Description Wars and rumors of wars? The great tribulation? The Abomination of Desolation? When you hear those phrases, what do you think about? Is it the rapture, a 7-year tribulation, the antichrist, or the end of the world? Most of the modern treatments of the end times are based on newspaper headlines, current ...

Review "This is a great little book on the place of Lament in the life of a believer, as well as how God uses the difficult times in our lives. Much more than a simple grin and bear it theology, it gets into the nitty gritty and shows that there will be times that we feel that we are almost completely pressed out, and that isn't all bad if we handle it well." - Rocky Woolery "Chapter 6 alone makes the book worth purchasing." - Alistair "I found this to be a very readable and helpful analysis of Psalm 88. Those who in their own life can relate to Heman's words should find help and comfort/...

Christ is the central figure of Christianity. It follows that He is also the central figure of Christian Scripture. As such, all Scripture testifies of Him. This point is almost unanimously accepted among Evangelicals. The disagreements begin to appear when we discuss how Scripture testifies of Christ. This is particularly true concerning the Old Testament. In his book, Preaching Christ from the Old Testament, Pastor Brad Creech examines three popular approaches. They are the “First Testament Priority Approach”, the “Redemptive-Historical, Christocentric Approach”, and the “...

Review"This is one of the best books I've read to support deeper thinking on spiritual issues." - Amazon Reviewer Description"God decrees that light should shine into the dark, lifeless earth. At the very sound of His decree, the light springs forth. So it is with our salvation. At the decree of God, through the application of the Holy Spirit, light floods in to the dark heart of man. Once we were without the knowledge of God, empty, and without form. Now we know Him intimately. Now we have meaning. Now we know our shape. We know our purpose. We are alive." Author and pastor Brad Creech ...

The modern church is falling apart at the seams. We have abandoned the practice of the sufficiency of Scripture. Instead of following the pattern of Scripture, we have evolved, morphed, and adjusted in order to keep up with the culture. We have done so to the point that the church in the last century would be unrecognizable to the church of the last 2,000 years. The focus of the church in our current cultural climate should be reformation. We should stop trying to integrate the ways of a collapsing culture into our practices in order to draw people. We should stop trying to force revival to...

Review "Biblical, encouraging and full of practical wisdom. If for no other reason you need to get this book because you deserve to be encouraged." - Rev. Bobby House III Description This devotional book is designed to help you get into the Word of God on a daily basis. Whether you are a seasoned believer wanting to deepen your relationship with God or a new believer trying to get started, this book will be a useful tool for you. Far from being a substitute for your own study of God’s Word, I hope this devotional helps you develop a hunger and passion for digging deeper. These 31 ...

Marriage has quickly become a taboo subject in today’s culture. Secular society has deemed traditional, biblical marriage as all but unnecessary. In today’s climate, marriage is popularly viewed as one of many lifestyles to choose from as it regards love and relationships. The impact of this has caused divorce rates to skyrocket, not only outside the church, but within the church as well. As the view on marriage has become more flippant, the view on divorce has become less serious. Because of this, I believe it is vital for the Christian community to engage in a biblical discussion on ...

"There is an old legend about Saint Augustine that was well known in the Middle Ages. As the story goes, Augustine was walking along the shore, pondering the mystery of the Trinity. As he walked, he came upon a boy running back and forth between the sea and a small hole in the sand while holding a shell in his hands. Curious, Augustine asked the boy what he was doing. 'Don’t you see, sir? I am emptying the sea into this little pool I have dug.' Augustine replied, 'Son, you can’t do that! I will sooner empty the sea into this pool than you will manage to get the mystery of the Most Holy ...