SC: I Can't Find Dating in My Bible

With all of the advice on dating, how can you guide young people through God's design for relationships?  Austin Duncan answers that question at the 2012 Shepherds' Conference:

I Can't Find Dating in My Bible Austin DuncanMar 9, 2012 Ministry: Shepherds' Conference Media Type: Audio Download Download as: mp3 audio How to guide singles through the fog of romantic relationship

The book recommendation he makes at the end is 5 Paths to the Love of Your Life: Defining Your Dating Style, featuring authors Lauren F. Winner, Douglas Wilson, Rick Holland, Alex Chediak, Jeramy Clark, Jerusha Clark.

40 Arabic words keeping you from Christ, and 33 Greek words to help you get there

James White and IV Connerly explain why 33 Greek words are a better answer for our Muslim friends than those 40 Arabic words keeping them from Christ.

(HT: TurretinFan)

From the video description:

The Qur'an denies, in a single ayah (verse), that Jesus the Messiah was crucified. By denying this historical reality, the Qur'an forces its followers to not only reject one of the most certain events of history itself, but by so doing it separates them from the life-giving message of the cross of Jesus Christ. 

In this video we compare the 40 Arabic words of Surah 4:157 with the 33 Greek words of Galatians 2:20. Here are the texts (as translated by the co-author of the lyrics, James White): 

Surah 4:157: And in reference to the Jews who said, "We killed the Messiah, Jesus the Son of Mariam, the apostle of God," they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but it was made to appear to them. And indeed those who differ in the matter are surely in doubt about it. They have no knowledge about it except following mere assumption. But of a certainty they did not kill him. 

Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified together with the Messiah. So it is no longer I who live, but the Messiah living in me. And this fleshy life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God, the one who loved me and gave himself in my place. 

It is our sincere hope that Muslims will know we present this with true love in our hearts for them, and in the hope that they will see their need for Christ's work, and will submit in repentance and faith to His lordship. 

We have had many requests for the shirt Ivey is wearing in this video, so Carla Rolfe has provided it for us here: 

http://www.zazzle.com/3340_shirt-235342373277074339  

For more information on the Christian faith, and for responses to the claims of Islam, see the videos on this channel, and the information available at www.aomin.org.

SC: "Freedom Bound" and life-dominating sin

This is Bill Shannon's Shepherds' Conference message on counseling people with (so-called) addictions and enslaving sins (1hr 7min):

Freedom Bound Bill ShannonMar 9, 2012 Ministry: Shepherds' Conference Media Type: Audio Download Download as: mp3 audio Counseling those with life-dominating sins

FF: Acts Body Wash

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"Begin" your journey

After leading someone to Christ, you often wonder what materials are the best to get that person started on their spiritual journey.  One of the books we received at this year's Shepherds' Conference looks to be just such a resource... "BEGIN"

Here's the promo vid, and the stats are below:

Format: Softcover
Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 in.
Pages: 240
Ages: 12 & up
Publisher: Master Books
Published: 2011
Version: ESV 

Start learning deep truths about Christ and the Bible today!
Begin is an eye-opening journey through Scriptures that are especially key for new believers and those interested in learning about Christianity. Discover the promises of Jesus and the expectations that come in your relationship with Him. You'll enjoy a quick and concise presentation of core concepts that help cement your faith's foundation. With insights from Genesis 1-11 (the foundation), Exodus 20:1-17 (the Ten Commandments), John (the Gospel), Romans (a letter from Paul to Christians), and Revelation 21-22 (the fulfillment in heaven), Ken Ham and Bodie Hodge present a foundational overview that you can build your Bible study upon! 

This publication contains The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Yeah, JUSTICE! (Oh, wait...)

(HT: Deejay O'Flaherty)

Let us never forget our need for the Gospel!

Why will you “spring forward” tomorrow?

Here are a couple of videos to show the kiddies that explain why:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(HT: Free Tech 4 Teachers)