THE POWER OF GOOD CHRISTIAN BOOKS
Apr/16/09 08:04
Enlarged April 16, 2009 (first published May 23, 2007) (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
“The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.” (2 Timothy 4:13)
“The man who doesn’t read isn’t any better off than the man who cannot read.”
“Five years from now you will be the same person except for the people you meet and the books you read.”
“Gentlemen, either read or get out of the ministry” (John Wesley). Read More...
“The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.” (2 Timothy 4:13)
“The man who doesn’t read isn’t any better off than the man who cannot read.”
“Five years from now you will be the same person except for the people you meet and the books you read.”
“Gentlemen, either read or get out of the ministry” (John Wesley). Read More...
“A HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES” HALF PRICE
Apr/08/09 06:38
ADVANCED BIBLE STUDIES SERIES - “A HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES” HALF PRICE
April 8, 2009 (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
“These books are truly life changing. I don’t know anything like them” (testimony of a reader).
April 8, 2009 (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
“These books are truly life changing. I don’t know anything like them” (testimony of a reader).
THE COURSE “A HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES” IS HALF PRICE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
The Advanced Bible Studies Series is a serious set of Bible studies, equivalent to a complete Bible College course. There are currently 20 volumes averaging 265 pages each. The titles are Acts, Bible History and Geography, The Bible Version Issue, Defense of the Faith, First Corinthians, The Four Gospels, Genesis, Give Attendance to Doctrine, Hebrews, A History of the Churches from a Baptist Perspective, How to Study the Bible, James, Job, The New Testament Church, Pastoral Epistles, Proverbs, Psalms, Revelation, Romans, and Understanding Bible Prophecy.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE DOCTRINE
Apr/08/09 06:36
THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE DOCTRINE
April 8, 2009 (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
The following is excerpted from the Advanced Bible Studies Series course “Give Attendance to Doctrine,” which is available from Way of Life Literature.
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The word “doctrine” simply means teaching. Bible doctrine, therefore, refers to the teaching of the Scriptures. Since the days of the apostles, Bible-believing people have had an emphasis upon sound doctrine, but today doctrine is often downplayed in favor of ecumenical unity. The following statement by popular singer Pat Boone, a charismatic, typifies the attitude that is common among ecumenists: “Doctrine divides, experience unites. We don’t all have our doctrine all completely correct, but God doesn’t judge us on our understanding of doctrine.” (August 17, 2001).
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS FOR CHURCH BOOKSTORES
Jan/28/09 08:15
Updated January 28, 2009 (first published May 22, 2008) (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
The following is a work in progress. I plan to add to it as I have opportunity, though I will not necessarily try to keep the contact information contained herein up to date. Phone numbers and web site addresses change frequently and we do not have the personnel to try to keep up with that type of thing.
A well-run Christian bookstore can be a powerful and important ministry, and I believe that it is nearly essential today that churches set up their own bookstores. Even if there is a Christian bookstore in the area, it is more than probable that it contains many books that are doctrinally unsound. Further, it probably sells “Christian” rock. I have often said that one of the most dangerous places today for a Bible-believing Christian is the average bookstore. (See “Dangers in Christian Bookstores,” http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/dangers-in-christianbookstores.html).
The Lord Jesus Christ commissioned the churches with thoroughly discipling every member. He said to teach them “to observe ALL things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). That is part of the ministry of the Great Commission. Further, the churches are tasked Read More...
The following is a work in progress. I plan to add to it as I have opportunity, though I will not necessarily try to keep the contact information contained herein up to date. Phone numbers and web site addresses change frequently and we do not have the personnel to try to keep up with that type of thing.
A well-run Christian bookstore can be a powerful and important ministry, and I believe that it is nearly essential today that churches set up their own bookstores. Even if there is a Christian bookstore in the area, it is more than probable that it contains many books that are doctrinally unsound. Further, it probably sells “Christian” rock. I have often said that one of the most dangerous places today for a Bible-believing Christian is the average bookstore. (See “Dangers in Christian Bookstores,” http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/dangers-in-christianbookstores.html).
The Lord Jesus Christ commissioned the churches with thoroughly discipling every member. He said to teach them “to observe ALL things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). That is part of the ministry of the Great Commission. Further, the churches are tasked Read More...
ADVANCED BIBLE STUDIES SERIES NEW TITLE - JAMES
Jan/13/09 14:00
“These books are truly life changing. I don’t know anything like them” (testimony of a reader).
We are pleased to announce a new title in the Way of Life Advanced Bible Studies Series --
JAMES. ISBN 978-1-58318-114-0. This commentary and Bible course covers the Epistle of James, one of the most overlooked but practical books in the New Testament. Though James was written to Jewish believers in the early days of the church age, it is needed today as never before. We can understand its importance when we consider the condition of churches in our day, even of the staunchest, most fundamentalist, Bible-believing types of churches. (1) Persecution and affliction is widespread among Christians in these last days. James addresses this matter in its theme of patience in trials. (2) Immaturity is rampant among professing Christians today. There are multitudes of people who profess Christ but who remain babes in their knowledge of the Scripture and in scriptural maturity. They are like those to whom James addressed his epistle. (3) “Easy Believism” is rampant today. Multitudes claim to be saved when there is nothing in their lives to show it. Multitudes are on the church rolls as members, but they live like the Devil and never darken the doors of the assembly. James addresses this with its theme that true faith is evidenced by good works.
Read More...
UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE -- AN INDEPENDENT BAPTIST COMMENTARY
Sep/25/08 19:25
UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE -- AN INDEPENDENT BAPTIST COMMENTARY
Updated September 25, 2008 (first published September 26, 2005) (Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Understanding the Bible commentary set by Pastor David Sorenson, Northstar Baptist Church, Duluth, Minnesota.
Dr. Sorenson labored on this project for over ten years. He is a third-generation fundamental Baptist preacher who in preparation for this work has read the Bible through over 200 times. He is a pastor, church planter, soul winner, church builder, and a widely-read author whose writing style is eminently readable.
The 11-volume hardbound commentary set is 8,368 pages long.
The commentary is also available on a CD-ROM.
It is a new and refreshing commentary, conservative, solid, fundamentalist, and based on the King James Bible.
Understanding the Bible has one purpose: to help a reader understand the Word of God. It endeavors to give the sense of any given passage of Scripture and help a reader to understand the reading (Nehemiah 8:8).
Understanding the Bible was not written for scholars or academia but for pastors and Christian workers out on the firing line. Nevertheless, scholarship and accurate exposition of the Scriptures are intrinsic. Sunday School teachers, church staff, Christian school teachers, home schoolers, and any student of the Word of God will also find Understanding the Bible to be most helpful.
Understanding the Bible is unique in that it is:
Dispensational in theology
Pre-Trib Rapture Pre-millennial
King James/traditional-text based
Baptism by immersion
Six-day literal creation
Literal in hermeneutics
Concise style of writing
Discreet use of original languages
Tackles difficult passages
Comprehensive and expositional
Useful for pastors and laymen
In Distinction to:
Covenant/reformed in theology
Mid or post Trib Rapture Post or amillennial
Modern/critical-text based
Baptism by sprinkling
Theistic evolution or gap theory
Allegorical hermeneutics
Verbose or cryptic writing styles
None or overbearing use of original languages
Avoiding difficult passages
Technical, homiletical, or exhaustive
Useful only to academicians
11-volume print edition -- $325.00
CD-ROM edition - $125.00
The second edition contains no substantive changes, just ongoing polishing and editing.
Northstar Ministries 1820 West Morgan Street Duluth, MN 55811
218-726-0209 (voice), dhs.northstar@charter.net (e-mail)
Visa/Mastercard accepted
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[Distributed by Way of Life Literature's Fundamental Baptist Information Service, an e-mail listing for Fundamental Baptists and other fundamentalist, Bible-believing Christians. OUR GOAL IN THIS PARTICULAR ASPECT OF OUR MINISTRY IS NOT DEVOTIONAL BUT IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO ASSIST PREACHERS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE CHURCHES IN THIS APOSTATE HOUR. This material is sent only to those who personally subscribe to the list. If somehow you have subscribed unintentionally, following are the instructions for removal. The Fundamental Baptist Information Service mailing list is automated. To SUBSCRIBE or to UNSUBSCRIBE or to CHANGE ADDRESSES or to RE-SUBSCRIBE UNDER A NEW ADDRESS, go to http://www.wayoflife.org/fbis/subscribe.html. If you have any trouble with this, please let us know. And please be patient with us. We do not ignore any unsubscribe request, but we cannot always get to your request immediately as each person involved with maintaining the Way of Life web site does this only on a very part time basis and is busy with many other major activities, such as pastoring and missionary work. We take up a quarterly offering to fund this ministry, and those who use the materials are expected to participate (Galatians 6:6) if they can. Some of the articles are from O Timothy magazine, which is in its 25th year of publication. Way of Life publishes many helpful books. The catalog is located at the web site: http://wayoflife.org/catalog/catalog.htm Way of Life Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org. We do not solicit funds from those who do not agree with our preaching and who are not helped by these publications, but from those who are. OFFERINGS can be made at http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/offering.html. PAYPAL offerings can be made to https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=dcloud%40wayoflife.org]
Updated September 25, 2008 (first published September 26, 2005) (Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org; for instructions about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the information paragraph at the end of the article) -
We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Understanding the Bible commentary set by Pastor David Sorenson, Northstar Baptist Church, Duluth, Minnesota.
Dr. Sorenson labored on this project for over ten years. He is a third-generation fundamental Baptist preacher who in preparation for this work has read the Bible through over 200 times. He is a pastor, church planter, soul winner, church builder, and a widely-read author whose writing style is eminently readable.
The 11-volume hardbound commentary set is 8,368 pages long.
The commentary is also available on a CD-ROM.
It is a new and refreshing commentary, conservative, solid, fundamentalist, and based on the King James Bible.
Understanding the Bible has one purpose: to help a reader understand the Word of God. It endeavors to give the sense of any given passage of Scripture and help a reader to understand the reading (Nehemiah 8:8).
Understanding the Bible was not written for scholars or academia but for pastors and Christian workers out on the firing line. Nevertheless, scholarship and accurate exposition of the Scriptures are intrinsic. Sunday School teachers, church staff, Christian school teachers, home schoolers, and any student of the Word of God will also find Understanding the Bible to be most helpful.
Understanding the Bible is unique in that it is:
Dispensational in theology
Pre-Trib Rapture Pre-millennial
King James/traditional-text based
Baptism by immersion
Six-day literal creation
Literal in hermeneutics
Concise style of writing
Discreet use of original languages
Tackles difficult passages
Comprehensive and expositional
Useful for pastors and laymen
In Distinction to:
Covenant/reformed in theology
Mid or post Trib Rapture Post or amillennial
Modern/critical-text based
Baptism by sprinkling
Theistic evolution or gap theory
Allegorical hermeneutics
Verbose or cryptic writing styles
None or overbearing use of original languages
Avoiding difficult passages
Technical, homiletical, or exhaustive
Useful only to academicians
11-volume print edition -- $325.00
CD-ROM edition - $125.00
The second edition contains no substantive changes, just ongoing polishing and editing.
Northstar Ministries 1820 West Morgan Street Duluth, MN 55811
218-726-0209 (voice), dhs.northstar@charter.net (e-mail)
Visa/Mastercard accepted
TELL THEM THAT YOU SAW THIS AD THROUGH WAY OF LIFE LITERATURE
[Distributed by Way of Life Literature's Fundamental Baptist Information Service, an e-mail listing for Fundamental Baptists and other fundamentalist, Bible-believing Christians. OUR GOAL IN THIS PARTICULAR ASPECT OF OUR MINISTRY IS NOT DEVOTIONAL BUT IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO ASSIST PREACHERS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE CHURCHES IN THIS APOSTATE HOUR. This material is sent only to those who personally subscribe to the list. If somehow you have subscribed unintentionally, following are the instructions for removal. The Fundamental Baptist Information Service mailing list is automated. To SUBSCRIBE or to UNSUBSCRIBE or to CHANGE ADDRESSES or to RE-SUBSCRIBE UNDER A NEW ADDRESS, go to http://www.wayoflife.org/fbis/subscribe.html. If you have any trouble with this, please let us know. And please be patient with us. We do not ignore any unsubscribe request, but we cannot always get to your request immediately as each person involved with maintaining the Way of Life web site does this only on a very part time basis and is busy with many other major activities, such as pastoring and missionary work. We take up a quarterly offering to fund this ministry, and those who use the materials are expected to participate (Galatians 6:6) if they can. Some of the articles are from O Timothy magazine, which is in its 25th year of publication. Way of Life publishes many helpful books. The catalog is located at the web site: http://wayoflife.org/catalog/catalog.htm Way of Life Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org. We do not solicit funds from those who do not agree with our preaching and who are not helped by these publications, but from those who are. OFFERINGS can be made at http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/offering.html. PAYPAL offerings can be made to https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=dcloud%40wayoflife.org]