Description: As men and women both inside and outside the church become increasingly confused about what they believe and why, it is imperative that we make sure that we have a solid grasp of the "essentials." Nowhere is this more necessary than in the matter of the person and work of Jesus Christ. If we are able to identify the fraudulent statements concerning Christ which are found in Mormonism and other cults, we must pay careful attention to biblical truth. It is essential that we are able to clearly answer the questions: What did He say? What does it mean and what does it matter?
Who is Jesus? - Alistair Begg
Description: As men and women both inside and outside the church become increasingly confused about what they believe and why, it is imperative that we make sure that we have a solid grasp of the "essentials." Nowhere is this more necessary than in the matter of the person and work of Jesus Christ. If we are able to identify the fraudulent statements concerning Christ which are found in Mormonism and other cults, we must pay careful attention to biblical truth. It is essential that we are able to clearly answer the questions: What did He say? What does it mean and what does it matter? "There is only one way, the true gospel, and every other way is a false way and a damning way, part of the broad way that leads to hell." ... "I think hell will be the hottest for religious people, especially religious false teachers, agents of Satan whose sons of hell themselves produce more sons of hell. They will receive a greater condemnation, not a lesser condemnation. Not because they were good or moral, or religious will they receive less judgment. They will receive more judgment." Religion and Its Victims (Mark 12:38-44) - John MacArthur Photo: [source] Description (transcript): Well tonight we're in for, I trust, a great time. And in order to make the most of it, open your Bible to the book of Revelation. Tonight we have as our purpose a tour through this marvelous book. While you're turning to Revelation chapter 1 verse 1, let me just say that no book in Scripture reveals the glory of God and Christ in any more splendor than does this book and yet no book has been more misunderstood and misinterpreted and neglected than this book. In chapter 22 of Revelation and verse 10 it says, "Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book for the time is at hand." If there's one thing God wants in regard to this book, it is that we know what it teaches. Seal it not. The book begins with a blessing. Chapter 1 verse 3, "Blessed is he that readeth." It ends with a blessing, chapter 22 verse 7, "Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book." It is the only book in the Bible that begins and ends with a promise of blessing to the one who reads. And we are told that we are to understand it because the time is at hand, and what that basically means in chapter 22 verse 10 is that what is said here is the next event on God's Messianic timetable. Now the key to the book is found in chapter 1 verse 1, and we're going to dive right in at that point and go from there. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, that's what the book is about. It is the apocalypse, the apokalupsis, the unveiling, the revealing of Jesus Christ, the uncovering of the truth about Christ heretofore not known. We're going to learn things about Jesus Christ in this book that we wouldn't know if it weren't for this book. And the revelation which God gave to him to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In other words, this is a glimpse of the future, the near future. And He sent and signified it by His angel unto his servant, John. God wanted to reveal Jesus Christ in full glory. That's a future reality. And so He sent the message about this with an angel who delivered it to John. Verse 2 says John wrote it down. He bore witness of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ and of all things that he saw. So in verse 1 God sets out to reveal. In verse 2 John takes the responsibility to write down that revelation and in verse 3 it says, "Blessed is the one who reads," can underline that, "who hears," underline that, "who keeps the things written in it." And then this important statement, "For the time is at hand." And that's not related necessarily to time itself but more to the sequence of events. This is the next on God's calendar of Messianic events. It is then a revelation of Jesus Christ and it is Him revealed in full Second Coming glory which was previewed in His first coming on the Mount of Transfiguration when He showed them a glimpse of His Second Coming glory. ... Read more + listen (or download) here. A Jet Tour of The Book of Revelation - Dr. John Barnett There are some clues given in Scripture that can help us recognize that the rapture is near. What are those signs, and do we seem them coming about in our day?
"It's possible that someone can acknowledge the existence of Jesus without ever accepting Him as Savior." Alistair Begg examines the message of the cross as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1: 18. He details the distinction between those who are perishing and those who are saved, then urges us to determine whether we are truly trusting in Christ for our salvation. FREE DOWNLOAD
Type "Hope" if you believe Hope was fulfilled once and for all in Jesus Christ. The Mystery of Christ - Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones (Ephesians 3:2-7)
The importance of understanding in some measure God's great plan of salvation; Paul; called to be an apostle; the mark of an apostle; supernatural power from God; Paul's knowledge in the mystery of Christ; the word 'mystery' examined and defined in the Biblical sense; mystery and not mysticism; an apostle by revelation. Listen: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/living-grace/player/the-mystery-of-christ-343764.html FREE DOWNLOAD: "Christian Basics" by Alistair Begg
What does it really mean to be a Christian? In this study, Alistair identifies the essential elements of the believer’s life, starting first with conversion and then elaborating the manner in which believers are to act out their faith "To be a Christian," he says, "is to declare that Jesus is Lord. His Lordship affects both our minds - teaching us what to believe, as well as our morals - changing the way we live." While each follower of Christ has a unique calling, all Christians share the same fixed features of genuine faith. The basic nature of the truths unpacked in this series should not be mistaken for elementariness. Far from being relevant to recent converts alone, these truths form the core of each stage of the believer’s life and apply equally to all Christians. Young believers and weathered saints alike will find Alistair’s examination of the "main things" of the Christian faith a useful and challenging way of assessing their experience. Download the entire series "Christian Basics" by Alistair Begg http://www.truthforlife.org/resources/series/christian-basics/ Ray Comfort: Two in One CD Two audio messages by Ray Comfort on one CD.
Message One: Hell's Best Kept Secret (38 minutes) Why are so many unbelievers turning away from the message of the Gospel? Doesn't the Bible tell us how to bring sinners to true repentance? If so, where have we missed it? The answer may surprise you. Discover when, why, and how the enemy buried an important key needed to unlock the unbeliever's heart. Now Ray Comfort boldly breaks away from modern tradition and calls for a return to biblical evangelism. If you're experiencing evangelical frustration over lost souls, unrepentant sinners, and backslidden "believers," then look no further. This radical approach could be the missing dimension needed to win our generation to Christ. "After a thousand revivals and area crusades, I have used a lot of soul-winning materials. "Hell's Best Kept Secret" is the greatest single tool I have ever found." Larry Taylor, Evangelist * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Message Two: True & False Conversion (37 minutes) Sadly there is a lack of teaching on the subject of true and false conversion within the contemporary Church. Yet the Bible is full of instruction on this vital subject. Through this teaching you will learn about: The cause of a false conversion. The incredible key that unlocks the mystery of all the parables. The six characteristics of a false convert. The factor that proves the genuineness of a true convert. Why a genuine convert will stand no matter how great the adversity. Why the apostle Paul was "exceedingly joyful" in all of his tribulation. "That is the reason we have so many mushroom converts . . . why? Because their stony ground is not plowed up; they have not got a conviction of the Law." George Whitefield Available here: http://store.livingwaters.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=143&category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=199&lang=en# |
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