Christian Apologetics Research Ministry(CARM)
http://www.carm.org/
Got Questions? -Type in a question in the search box and be pointed to Biblically supported answers. http://www.gotquestions.org/
Let Us Reason - I have followed this man's posts for years and they are really spot on especially with the more flamboyant charlatans (a.k.a. televangelists)
http://www.letusreason.org/
Online Apologetics Course
http://www.renewyourmind.org/Apologetics%20101.htm
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Bible Studies
Explorer's Bible Study- Free Bible Study Lessons. Sign up and get a free, printable lesson online each week. Four levels available from Preschool, Elementary, High School, & Adult.
http://www.explorerbiblestudy.org/
Mailbox Club- This offers Bible lessons that children receive in the mail. Easy to understand lessons containing deep Biblical truths.
http://www.mailboxclub.org/
http://www.explorerbiblestudy.org/
Mailbox Club- This offers Bible lessons that children receive in the mail. Easy to understand lessons containing deep Biblical truths.
http://www.mailboxclub.org/
Bible Study Reference
Blue Letter Bible- Fabulous resource with study tools, commentaries, devotionals. This is one of my favorite websites.
http://www.blueletterbible.org
E-Sword- free download of most popular Bible dictionaries. Easy to use.
http://www.e-sword.net/wordstudy.html
Bible Gateway- look up any passage in the Bible in a variety of version (i.e. NIV, KJV, ESV, NASB, etc.) You can also listen to the Bible with their audio button.
http://www.biblegateway.com/
Net Bible -This site is fabulous because it will show the Greek word as well as any translation you desire in a split panel. Simply move your mouse over a word and it will hilight the particular text. Click on it if you want to see the tense of the word in Greek or its usage. It is my favorite Bible reference site.
net.bible.org
http://www.blueletterbible.org
E-Sword- free download of most popular Bible dictionaries. Easy to use.
http://www.e-sword.net/wordstudy.html
Bible Gateway- look up any passage in the Bible in a variety of version (i.e. NIV, KJV, ESV, NASB, etc.) You can also listen to the Bible with their audio button.
http://www.biblegateway.com/
Net Bible -This site is fabulous because it will show the Greek word as well as any translation you desire in a split panel. Simply move your mouse over a word and it will hilight the particular text. Click on it if you want to see the tense of the word in Greek or its usage. It is my favorite Bible reference site.
net.bible.org
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Character Building
Doorposts- lots of resources to help equip parents to train their children.
http://www.doorposts.net/
http://www.doorposts.net/
Courtship
Bold Christian Living- Steps from Singleness to Marriage
http://boldchristianliving.com/articles/youthful-romance/
Courtship Stories - John & Johanna's story
http://www.doorposts.net/jjconserwedding.aspx
The Courtship Connection
http://www.courtshipconnection.com/
http://boldchristianliving.com/articles/youthful-romance/
Courtship Stories - John & Johanna's story
http://www.doorposts.net/jjconserwedding.aspx
The Courtship Connection
http://www.courtshipconnection.com/
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Cults- Mormonism
Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM)- Fabulous apologetic website with an awesome searchable site. http://www.carm.org/mormon.htm
Good News for LDS- Site containing many good videos to help expose the lie of Mormonism. http://www.goodnewsforlds.org/video.html
Mormon Gospel Tracts- These tracts are specifically designed to witness TO Mormons and reasons as a Mormon would reason. Very good tract.
http://www.mrm.org/store/books-and-tracts-mormonism/joseph-smith-million-dollar-bill-tract
Mormonism Research Ministry - Wonderful resource about the cult of Mormonism. http://www.mrm.org/
Walter Martin- Fascinating site including many eyewitness accounts describing "the prophet" Joseph Smith. Lots of information exposing the fallacy of Mormonism.
http://www.waltermartin.com/eyewit.html
Good News for LDS- Site containing many good videos to help expose the lie of Mormonism. http://www.goodnewsforlds.org/video.html
Mormon Gospel Tracts- These tracts are specifically designed to witness TO Mormons and reasons as a Mormon would reason. Very good tract.
http://www.mrm.org/store/books-and-tracts-mormonism/joseph-smith-million-dollar-bill-tract
Mormonism Research Ministry - Wonderful resource about the cult of Mormonism. http://www.mrm.org/
Walter Martin- Fascinating site including many eyewitness accounts describing "the prophet" Joseph Smith. Lots of information exposing the fallacy of Mormonism.
http://www.waltermartin.com/eyewit.html
Monday, November 26, 2007
Cults- Jehovah's Witnesses
Chipper Resources- an article from my friend Donna has 3 key verses that you can read with JW from their Bible to prove who Christ is and plant the seeds.
Article from Chipperfisher.com
Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM)- one of the best sites around for finding the truth about cults. Nice searchable website.
Carm Jehovah's Witnesses link
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Emergent Church
Brian McLaren's beliefs on hell
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/brianmclaren.htm
Chipper Chat- a page from my blog of a comprehensive list of books and websites for studying the emergent church movement. http://chipperchat.blogspot.com/2005/09/books-and-websites-for-researching.html
Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM)- one of the best sites around for finding the truth about the emerging/emergent church. Nice searchable website.
http://carm.org/what-emerging-church
Christianity Today Magazine- an article written in February 2007 which is a concise primer on the emergent/emerging church movement. Explains the key players in the movement, the premise, emergent village, etc. HOWEVER, the author aligns himself in the emerging church camp and this article needs to be read critically through a discerning eye. There are several problems with many, many of his assertions. I do not agree with this author nor share his belief system. Yes, we should share the Gospel but the Bible should never be read as, "What does this mean to me?" It should ONLY be read as, "What was God the author telling us." But it is a concise article explaining the terminology and the mindset of many of the movement's movers and shakers. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/february/11.35.html
Living in the Way- podcast from September 1, 2008 approximately 45 minutes in length. Explains the error and danger of the emerging church movement.
http://blog.thewaycf.com/2008/09/audio-litw-podcast-emerging-church.html
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/brianmclaren.htm
Chipper Chat- a page from my blog of a comprehensive list of books and websites for studying the emergent church movement. http://chipperchat.blogspot.com/2005/09/books-and-websites-for-researching.html
Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM)- one of the best sites around for finding the truth about the emerging/emergent church. Nice searchable website.
http://carm.org/what-emerging-church
Christianity Today Magazine- an article written in February 2007 which is a concise primer on the emergent/emerging church movement. Explains the key players in the movement, the premise, emergent village, etc. HOWEVER, the author aligns himself in the emerging church camp and this article needs to be read critically through a discerning eye. There are several problems with many, many of his assertions. I do not agree with this author nor share his belief system. Yes, we should share the Gospel but the Bible should never be read as, "What does this mean to me?" It should ONLY be read as, "What was God the author telling us." But it is a concise article explaining the terminology and the mindset of many of the movement's movers and shakers. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/february/11.35.html
Living in the Way- podcast from September 1, 2008 approximately 45 minutes in length. Explains the error and danger of the emerging church movement.
http://blog.thewaycf.com/2008/09/audio-litw-podcast-emerging-church.html
Evangelism
Evangelism Stuff- T-shirts and clothing apparel to wear when evangelizing. http://www.evangelismstuff.com/
Living Waters - Ray Comfort's Ministry
http://www.livingwaters.com/
Way of the Master - Kirk Cameron's Ministry
http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
Living Waters - Ray Comfort's Ministry
http://www.livingwaters.com/
Way of the Master - Kirk Cameron's Ministry
http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Favorite Churches- listen online
Ellerslie - Ministry of Eric Ludyhttp://www.ellerslie.com/sermons/directory
The Village Church- Pastor Matt Chandler
http://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/
Wellington Church - Pastor Wayne Holcomb
http://www.wellingtonchurch.org/resources/sermons/
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Jewish
Jews for Jesus- very well respected site. Lots of information about Messianic Jews. http://www.jewsforjesus.com/
Mark Sohmer- Mark's story of accepting Yeshua as his Messiah.
http://www.sohmer.net/mystory.php
Olive Tree Ministries- Jan Markell's site on current events from a biblical perspective.
http://www.olivetreeviews.org/
Ray Comfort- Chapter 1 in pdf format from his new book Religions in a Nutshell.
http://www.livingwaters.com/Merchant2/graphics/pdf/World%20Religions_Ch1.pdf
The Refiners Fire- article written discussing whether we should evangelize Jews or not. http://therefinersfire.org/evangelizing_jews.htm
Mark Sohmer- Mark's story of accepting Yeshua as his Messiah.
http://www.sohmer.net/mystory.php
Olive Tree Ministries- Jan Markell's site on current events from a biblical perspective.
http://www.olivetreeviews.org/
Ray Comfort- Chapter 1 in pdf format from his new book Religions in a Nutshell.
http://www.livingwaters.com/Merchant2/graphics/pdf/World%20Religions_Ch1.pdf
The Refiners Fire- article written discussing whether we should evangelize Jews or not. http://therefinersfire.org/evangelizing_jews.htm
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Quick tips for witnessing to a Jehovah's Witness
Book- Quick Tips: Witnessing to a Jehovah’s Witness by Jason Carlson and Ron Carlson
When teaching on the cults, rarely do we encounter someone who hasn’t had a Jehovah’s Witness come knocking on their front door. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are notorious for their aggressive door-to-door evangelistic strategy. And while many people might view the Jehovah’s Witnesses at their door as an annoyance, they are literally a mission field at our doorstep.
Therefore, we try to encourage Christians to view their visits as an opportunity. An opportunity to open their eyes to the truth and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with them. The next time the Jehovah’s Witnesses comes to your front door, instead of simply turning them away, why not spend five minutes and sow some simple seeds of truth into their lives? You may not convert them to true Christianity right there at your doorstep, but you can give them some important truths to consider, truths which may eventually bear genuine fruit of repentance and conversion in their lives.
The basic error of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is what we call a "theology of denial". Jehovah’s Witnesses basically deny all of the central doctrines of the Christian faith; most significantly, they deny the Deity of Jesus Christ. Jehovah’s Witnesses wrongly believe that Jehovah alone is God almighty, Jesus is only a god- a created being (actually the archangel Michael), and the Holy Spirit is simply an active force. This is a far cry from the true biblical doctrines of the Trinity and the Deity of Jesus Christ.
Now, if you only have five minutes to spend with a Jehovah’s Witness, try walking them through the following passages of scripture, passages that bear witness to the reality of the Deity of Jesus Christ (and the beauty of sharing these passages is that you can even use the Jehovah’s Witness’ false version of the Bible, the New World Translation):
1) Begin by reading with the Jehovah’s Witness from Revelation 1:8.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."After reading this verse together, ask them the following question, “Who is the Alpha and the Omega?” They will respond by saying something like, "Well, it says right there, the Alpha and the Omega is the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation)."
2) Next, ask them if they will read another passage of scripture with you, and read from Revelation 22:13.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."After reading this verse with them, ask them, "Now, who exactly is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last?" And they will probably respond by saying something like, "We just saw who the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last is, he is the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation)."
3) Lastly, ask them if they’ll look at one more passage with you, and read with them from Revelation 1:17-18.
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last (stop here and ask again, 'who is the First and the Last?'). I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!"
4) After reading this last passage of Scripture with them, ask the Jehovah’s Witness, "So, when exactly did the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation) die?"
And most Jehovah’s Witnesses will just look at that passage in bewilderment, for you have just shown them conclusively, even from their own translation, that Jesus is the Lord God (or Jehovah God).
5) If you want to demonstrate this reality even further, read with them from Revelation 22:13,16, where the Alpha and the Omega says, "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches."
This series of passages can be a powerful tool when witnessing to a Jehovah’s Witness. These passages demonstrate that Jesus Christ is the Lord God, or Jehovah God. Jesus Christ is not simply a god, a created being; he is the eternal Lord God.
The next time the Jehovah’s Witnesses come to your front door, instead of simply turning them away, why not try sharing these 3 passages with them? God could use you to powerfully impact the life of a Jehovah’s Witness… and it only takes five minutes!
shared by Donna Herbert 10/11/08
When teaching on the cults, rarely do we encounter someone who hasn’t had a Jehovah’s Witness come knocking on their front door. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are notorious for their aggressive door-to-door evangelistic strategy. And while many people might view the Jehovah’s Witnesses at their door as an annoyance, they are literally a mission field at our doorstep.
Therefore, we try to encourage Christians to view their visits as an opportunity. An opportunity to open their eyes to the truth and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with them. The next time the Jehovah’s Witnesses comes to your front door, instead of simply turning them away, why not spend five minutes and sow some simple seeds of truth into their lives? You may not convert them to true Christianity right there at your doorstep, but you can give them some important truths to consider, truths which may eventually bear genuine fruit of repentance and conversion in their lives.
The basic error of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is what we call a "theology of denial". Jehovah’s Witnesses basically deny all of the central doctrines of the Christian faith; most significantly, they deny the Deity of Jesus Christ. Jehovah’s Witnesses wrongly believe that Jehovah alone is God almighty, Jesus is only a god- a created being (actually the archangel Michael), and the Holy Spirit is simply an active force. This is a far cry from the true biblical doctrines of the Trinity and the Deity of Jesus Christ.
Now, if you only have five minutes to spend with a Jehovah’s Witness, try walking them through the following passages of scripture, passages that bear witness to the reality of the Deity of Jesus Christ (and the beauty of sharing these passages is that you can even use the Jehovah’s Witness’ false version of the Bible, the New World Translation):
1) Begin by reading with the Jehovah’s Witness from Revelation 1:8.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."After reading this verse together, ask them the following question, “Who is the Alpha and the Omega?” They will respond by saying something like, "Well, it says right there, the Alpha and the Omega is the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation)."
2) Next, ask them if they will read another passage of scripture with you, and read from Revelation 22:13.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."After reading this verse with them, ask them, "Now, who exactly is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last?" And they will probably respond by saying something like, "We just saw who the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last is, he is the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation)."
3) Lastly, ask them if they’ll look at one more passage with you, and read with them from Revelation 1:17-18.
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last (stop here and ask again, 'who is the First and the Last?'). I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!"
4) After reading this last passage of Scripture with them, ask the Jehovah’s Witness, "So, when exactly did the Lord God (or Jehovah God in their translation) die?"
And most Jehovah’s Witnesses will just look at that passage in bewilderment, for you have just shown them conclusively, even from their own translation, that Jesus is the Lord God (or Jehovah God).
5) If you want to demonstrate this reality even further, read with them from Revelation 22:13,16, where the Alpha and the Omega says, "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches."
This series of passages can be a powerful tool when witnessing to a Jehovah’s Witness. These passages demonstrate that Jesus Christ is the Lord God, or Jehovah God. Jesus Christ is not simply a god, a created being; he is the eternal Lord God.
The next time the Jehovah’s Witnesses come to your front door, instead of simply turning them away, why not try sharing these 3 passages with them? God could use you to powerfully impact the life of a Jehovah’s Witness… and it only takes five minutes!
shared by Donna Herbert 10/11/08
Monday, November 5, 2007
Radio- online
Family Talk - The ministry of Dr. James Dobson. (not affiliated with Focus on the Family.)
http://www.drjamesdobson.org/
Focus on the Family- Discuss issues concerning today's family.
http://www.family.org/
Revive Our Hearts- Bible teaching by Nancy Leigh Demoss. Listen online.
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/
Wretched Radio- Host Todd Friel speaks on a variety of topics such as Apologetics, Evangelism, and standing for the truth.
http://www.wretchedradio.com/
http://www.drjamesdobson.org/
Focus on the Family- Discuss issues concerning today's family.
http://www.family.org/
Revive Our Hearts- Bible teaching by Nancy Leigh Demoss. Listen online.
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/
Wretched Radio- Host Todd Friel speaks on a variety of topics such as Apologetics, Evangelism, and standing for the truth.
http://www.wretchedradio.com/
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Scripture Memory
Adults
Bible Memory- Cool web based program that sends you an e/m with different tools to help you learn the verse of the week. Can select 7 different versions of the Bible you would like to memorize your verses. Then select the program of memorization for you. Will definitely be helpful for the procrastinator or low motivation types. I really like this site. Free.
Memory Verses- If you have ever wanted to memorize chunks of scripture or hide away key verses in your heart, here is a simple online site that will teach you how. Free.
http://www.memoryverses.org/how1.htm
Scripture Memory Challenge-This site desire for the entire world to memorize scripture and offers the New Testament One Year Challenge- memorize a key scripture out of each book in the New Testament in one year. Matthew Challenge- Memorize the book of Matthew.
http://scripturememorychallenge.blogspot.com/
Scripture Memory Fellowship- A program in existence over 60 years. You enroll in the program for a fee and memorize scripture. There are also over 50 books on this page from Dr. N. A. Woychuk. Many are biographical in nature about Isaac Watts, Hermine Bauer-Emmert, Mary Carter, Handel and many more.
http://scripturememoryfellowship.org/about-smf/the-plan
Three Thirty Club- Started in 1972 by James Kephart, this pastor wanted to increase the scripture memory within his congregation. He made his program available on the internet on 2000. It is totally free. You can start a 330 Club. Site also includes his method for how to study scripture.
http://www.threethirtyclub.com/index.htm
Children
Scripture Memory for Children- Ran across this link from a church website. This is not an endorsement of the church, just a link. Very handy for teaching children and has suggested verses from 3 years old through 5th grade.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Tracts
Chicks Tracts- More tracts then you can shake a stick at. Seriously, they have tracts for Muslims, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. Check out the tract "This Was Your Life." Powerful.
Chick's Tracts
Evangelism Stuff- Sells T-shirts and clothing to be worn when evangelizing. They have some real conversation starters.
Evangelism Stuff
Fellowship Tract League- Lots of great tracts available. Some are free. Tracts in over 70 different languages. Talk about being able to rech the 10 40 window!
Fellowship Tract League
Tract Planet- My friend Andy started Custom Tract Source and can design ANY tract you want; print business cards, fliers, etc. in several different languages.
Tract Planet
Living Waters- Tracts from Living Waters ministry.
Living Waters Tracts
Moments with the Book- Over 150 titles to choose from. What's neat is that you can view and share ALL these tracts online in e/m or in e-cards! Too cool! It's got categories that will take you days to explore.
Moments with the Book
Mormon Gospel Tracts- These tracts are specifically designed to witness TO Mormons. http://www.mrm.org/store/books-and-tracts-mormonism/joseph-smith-million-dollar-bill-tract
One Million Tracts (Sports Fan Outreach)- This is a ministry of Sports Fan Outreach. I met Bill at the Deeper conference. He has a passion for reaching the lost at sporting events. There are several sports related Gospel tracts and apparel on this site.
One Million Tracts
Tracts 4 u- This is a resource for printing FREE tracts and some are in foreign languages. **Please read the tracts before printing. I personally do not agree with them all but it is a good free source for the ones that are Biblically sound.**
Tracts 4 You
Your Moment of Truth- This is a Gospel tract based upon the video clip of the woman on the game show coming clean with the truth after living a lie. The clip is powerful, you have to watch all the way to the end. Here is a tract to go with it to use as a springboard.
Your Moment of Truth Website
Chick's Tracts
Evangelism Stuff- Sells T-shirts and clothing to be worn when evangelizing. They have some real conversation starters.
Evangelism Stuff
Fellowship Tract League- Lots of great tracts available. Some are free. Tracts in over 70 different languages. Talk about being able to rech the 10 40 window!
Fellowship Tract League
Tract Planet- My friend Andy started Custom Tract Source and can design ANY tract you want; print business cards, fliers, etc. in several different languages.
Tract Planet
Living Waters- Tracts from Living Waters ministry.
Living Waters Tracts
Moments with the Book- Over 150 titles to choose from. What's neat is that you can view and share ALL these tracts online in e/m or in e-cards! Too cool! It's got categories that will take you days to explore.
Moments with the Book
Mormon Gospel Tracts- These tracts are specifically designed to witness TO Mormons. http://www.mrm.org/store/books-and-tracts-mormonism/joseph-smith-million-dollar-bill-tract
One Million Tracts (Sports Fan Outreach)- This is a ministry of Sports Fan Outreach. I met Bill at the Deeper conference. He has a passion for reaching the lost at sporting events. There are several sports related Gospel tracts and apparel on this site.
One Million Tracts
Tracts 4 u- This is a resource for printing FREE tracts and some are in foreign languages. **Please read the tracts before printing. I personally do not agree with them all but it is a good free source for the ones that are Biblically sound.**
Tracts 4 You
Your Moment of Truth- This is a Gospel tract based upon the video clip of the woman on the game show coming clean with the truth after living a lie. The clip is powerful, you have to watch all the way to the end. Here is a tract to go with it to use as a springboard.
Your Moment of Truth Website
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