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Baptist Confession of Faith is a religious text by various authors. Written in 1689, it remains a reliable description of what Particular/Reformed Baptists believe from the pages of Scripture.
“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world (John 1:6-9). This world into which St. John was born was dark on all sides, and yet John was not overcome by the darkness. St. John was instead a shining lamp which dispelled the darkness and began to reform a world that had been deformed by sin. Saint John the Baptist: Priest, Prophet, and Martyr shows how, through Divine Providence, one man was uniquely destined to pave the way for the coming of Christ. In a world steeped in darkness, St. John emerged as a beacon of light, challenging the Pharisees and Sadducees and pointing those around him to “make straight the way of the Lord.” Unlike political or economic leaders, John sought no earthly power or wealth. Instead, he lived a life of simplicity and profound spiritual strength, guiding people to God through the desert, away from the corruption of the world. In a land dominated by Roman rule and religious tension, St. John’s unwavering faith and courage brought hope to a people yearning for salvation. Explore how this humble prophet became a spiritual epicenter, preparing the way for the Messiah and transforming a world in desperate need of redemption.Show book
Brilliant, mystical, pragmatic, and witty, Chuang Tsu has been called the world's first anarchist by some. Even 2,000 years after his death, his provocative Taoist text remains in the forefront of ancient Chinese philosophical study. An essential sourcebook in the Taoist canon, the sublime prose of this spiritual classic provides a profound and paradoxical commentary to the Tao Te Ching.Show book
The big questions in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Where do I find the answers? When will I die? Why am I here? How do I know what's true? The who, what, where, when, why, and how of your life, of my life, of anyone's life. Whenever I pick up medications at the pharmacy, I'm asked, "Do you have any questions?" If it's someone new, I give the response, "Only existential ones, and we have to answer those for ourselves." A philosopher, a physician, a recovering addict, a poet, a dreamer, a believer. Here are my poems. Read them, and you may find answers to life's big questions, as I did. About the Author: Born Robert William Giebink, August 19, 1955, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Named after my father, Robert - Bob - an orthopedic surgeon, and William Hruza - Bill - a general surgeon. They had high hopes and expectations for me. They encouraged me to go into medicine but never pushed me. I had other interests like literature, earth science, sailing, skiing, fishing, going to rock concerts, and experiencing what life had to offer. I had to learn the hard way.Show book
Conversations about faith and work often miss an important truth: limitations are not a problem; they're a key part of what it means to be human. Work has always been part of humanity's purpose, but we’re no longer in the perfect Garden of Eden, nor are we in the future new heavens and new earth. To truly address the challenges of work, we need a new theological perspective. In Worth Doing, David Buschart and Ryan Tafilowski embrace the realities of limitations, challenging the myths of "You are what you do" and "Do what you love." Instead, they propose a theology of work that affirms the goodness of human limits while addressing the realities of fallenness, offering hope for those who may not find deep fulfillment in their daily jobs. Buschart and Tafilowski outline a new vision of work that resonates with all workers, recognizing that every job has value, even when it doesn't align with idealized notions of purpose or calling. By embracing this perspective, people can find new ways to approach daily labor, even when it doesn't feel deeply fulfilling. In Worth Doing, listeners will gain a theology of work that moves beyond only ideas of productivity or calling; learn how to embrace human limitations as part of God's good design; and reflect on the ways work connects to broader questions of purpose and human flourishing.Show book
"Paul's epistle to the Romans is the fullest exposition of the gospel plan of salvation found anywhere in the word of God.... Romans, therefore, must be valued as a precious treasure by every disciple of Jesus Christ...." -- from L. A. Mott's introduction to Thinking Through Romans. As Mott meticulously follows the train of thought of the Apostle Paul in describing how a righteous judge finds a way to declare sinful people "Not guilty," how Paul sets forth the path of life that is fitting for those who have died to sin, and declares that disciples are "more than conquerors," inseparable by any force from the love of Christ. Along the way, Mott shows the incompatibility of traditional Calvinistic doctrine with Paul's teaching, making a powerful argument in defense of the New Testament doctrine of human free will, of the opportunity for all -- not just the "elect" -- to be saved, and of the rightful place of water baptism in a salvation that is "by grace ... through faith -- not by works..." (Ephesians 2:8-9). This is a recording of 13 lectures on Romans taught by L. A. Mott, Jr., to a group of Bible class teachers of the Central Church of Christ in Ocala, Florida in the early 1980s. L. A. Mott, Jr., was a serious student of the Scriptures for more than 60 years prior to his death in 2016. Through lectures and writings, he shared the fruit of his study among churches of Christ throughout the U.S. and internationally. Two principles from Second Timothy 3:16–17 undergirded his ministry: unshakeable belief in the sufficiency of Scripture and the value of all Scripture.Show book
The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). Is a real man one who hunts, loves sports, grills meat, fixes cars, and climbs mountains? Sure, sometimes. But that's not really the point of being a man and it's not the purpose for which men were made. Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are made to be: "Keepers of the Garden." Protectors and defenders. He calls for men of all interests and backgrounds (including "avid indoorsmen" like himself) to be ambitious about the right things and to see themselves as defenders of the vulnerable, with whatever resources they have. Using short chapters loaded with must-have wisdom and Brant's signature humor, The Men We Need explains the essence of masculinity in a fresh, thoughtful, and entertaining way that will inspire any man who dares to listen.Show book
