Category Archives: Discipleship

Is Tithing Biblical?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by PS

Is the tithe valid today, in the new covenant?  Does God require it of Christians such that anything short of this amount is robbing God?  Drs. Andres Kostenberger and David Croteau, professors of Biblical Studies at Liberty University, answer these … Continue reading →

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Puritan Worship Principles – JI Packer

Posted on August 16, 2012 by PS

In the article A Puritan Approach to Worship, JI Packer describes the nature of Puritan worship and their principles of practicing it.  He defines worship as doxology, a giving of glory, praise, honor, and homage to God, but more expansively, … Continue reading →

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Free John Piper Books

Posted on August 14, 2012 by PS

Here is the beginning of the list of John Piper books that are available for free in various formats (but mostly pdf): 50 Crucial Questions about Manhood and Womanhood (pdf) Adoniram Judson (pdf, epub, mobi) Amazing Grace in the Life … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness of Sin Word Pictures

Posted on August 9, 2012 by PS

The Completeness of God’s Forgiveness captures a list of word pictures that describe our standing before God because of the work of Christ.  The list is below and worth praying through in thankfulness to God.  The article provides details and … Continue reading →

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Fishless Fisherman Evangelism Cartoon Video

Posted on August 7, 2012 by PS

Check out this fishless fisherman evangelism cartoon illustration:

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Worship: The Purpose of Man – AW Tozer

Posted on August 5, 2012 by PS

The following passages are from the book The Purpose of Man: Designed for Worship by AW Tozer.  They capture Tozer’s thoughts on worship, but some have been edited for continuity between the sections: Everything in God’s creation has its purpose.  … Continue reading →

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Weekly Prayer Schedule

Posted on August 2, 2012 by PS

Struggle with prayer?  As you think about how to improve your prayer life, consider a weekly schedule to improve your consistency and focus.  Here’s a basic framework to give you some ideas.  Each night pray for the following: A role … Continue reading →

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What is Faith?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by PS

What is faith?  Faith is often characterized as blind belief just because we want it to be true.  It’s sometimes thought to be belief in spite of evidence to the contrary.  But is that really what Biblical faith is like … Continue reading →

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False Christian Cliches You May Believe

Posted on July 19, 2012 by PS

In the Christian culture there are many cliches that are repeated so frequently that it’s easy to believe them without any Scriptural justification.  Six common cliches are addressed below: God loves the sinner, but hates the sin: See to David … Continue reading →

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Preach the Gospel at All Times and If Necessary Use Words – Voddie Baucham

Posted on July 18, 2012 by PS

The Gospel is news.  We do not live the Gospel.  We cannot live the Gospel.  We can’t live out the news.  The idea from St. Francis of Assissi that we should “preach the Gospel at all time and if necessary … Continue reading →

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