Contending for the Faith

From the cover: “Recent years have seen an explosion of independent ministries claiming apostolic and prophetic offices. These new apostles and prophets are claiming the Church must come under their authority and direction in order to fulfill her end-time purpose. New doctrines and practices are being introduced into the Body at an alarming rate.

This book examines the claims and doctrines of the new apostles and prophets in the light of Biblical revelation and offers a response for the discerning Christian. “ Recommended Reading. One of the best new books on the subject.

 

“Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ…These are wandering starts for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.” Jude 3,4,12

This Book can be purchased Here: Amazon.com
 

Keith Gibson has served in Christian ministry for more than 27 years. He is the founding pastor of Word of Life Community Church. He also serves as the Kansas City Director for the Apologetics Resource Center. He and his wife Doreen have been married over 26 years and have five children.

Title: Wandering Stars
Publisher: Solid Ground Christian Books
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 978-159925-317-4 

 

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The Armor of God



Put on the full Armor of God and defend yourself against the attacks of the enemy! This full color pamphlet leads you through Ephesians 6:10-18, giving the historical context and spiritual application for each piece of armor. Perfect for Bible Study or Sunday school class. Double sided pamphlet from Rose Publishing.

Publisher Rose Publishing
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1596360291
ISBN-13: 9781596360297

Stand Firm in the Faith and have a Biblical Worldview

Grave Influence 21 Radicals and Their Worldviews that Rule America from the Grave

Brannon Howse begins by writing that Christians must stand firm for righteousness and says; “lies have been cleverly packaged in positive masking terms but behind them remains a destructive spiritual agenda.” The Christian must stand firm in the faith and proclaim the truths found in scripture.

 

The author’s passion is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach a biblical worldview. He believes the church can be reclaimed even if the culture can’t. At this point most Christians seem to know that Socialism is ravaging our country but may not know how we got to this point and where and who these ideas originated from. This book is an examination of 21 dead radicals, and their ideas, values and worldviews, and the influence they continue to have. Brannon Howse writes: “If you’re ready for this spiritual battle you’ll stand a better chance of keeping the faith, proclaiming the truth, standing firm for your family and it’s convictions, and enduring till the end.”

Part of this spiritual battle is--being equipped with a strong biblical worldview, this is what the author sets out to equip the reader with in this book. We encourage pastors, laymen, Sunday school teachers and parents to get this book and share this valuable information to fortify your faith and a biblical worldview. This book can be ordered at worldview weekend  at the website.  

Brannon Howse is founder and president of Worldview Weekend Conference. Brannon is also the host of the radio talk show Worldview Matters and has served as the education reporter for the Michael Reagan Show for many years. He is the author of several books on Christian worldview issues.

Copyright © 2009

Publisher Worldview Weekend Publishing

ISBN 0-9785014-7-0

 

Reading/Review date: June 2010

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The Grave Influence of Saul Alinksy

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Standing Strong - Stand Firm in the Faith

Reading / Review Date: June 28, 2009
This is a powerfully written book by Pastor John MacArthur that brings clarity about the spiritual warfare movement. He has done the homework for people to understand a movement that is laden with errors, distorting the scripture, and is steeped in sensationalism. These teachings are captivating a “bored with scripture” audience, and it’s teachings are currently being militantly advanced in the Church today. Seminars, books, DVD’s, and conferences abound, and Christians are flocking to learn the newest techniques. But true spiritual warfare isn’t about skill or techniques, but is about true ’spiritual character‘. (pg. 87-89)

Standing Strong is an excellent book addressing this popular movement on it’s beliefs and practices, and then give the reader the answers that are needed. The book is designed as a bible study aid for personal or small group study. A study guide is at the back of the book. MacArthur helps the reader to discern fact from fiction, and how to be well-balanced when studying these spiritual warfare techniques, practices and experiences, and does this by examining them with scripture.

This movement is advancing rapidly, due to poor doctrinal teaching, books and popular teachers within the church. This book will help to sort out the doctrinal confusion that is occurring. One of the key problems is: a shallow view of salvation, and sanctification. The author takes the popular teachings and dismantles them with the truth found in the Bible and gives the true meaning of the gospel and what sanctification really is in comparison to the distorted doctrines that are being taught and believed.

John MacArthur - is Pastor-Teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and serves as President of the Master’s College and Seminary. He is known for his dynamic expository preaching and his daily radio program on Grace to you. He is also the author of many books. Website: Grace to you

Copyright© 2006
Publisher David C. Cook
ISBN: 078144361X

Can a Christian have a demon?

Dilemma Over Demons DVD

This is one of the best dvds exposing the new unbiblical teachings on demonism of christians that has been popularized in the Christian Church today. These teachings regarding spiritual warfare and generational curses are being accepted by undiscerning Christians through ‘deliverance ministries’, and by some Christian counseling. Lorri MacGregor has researched well the biblical issues and errors from those who promote these teachings, and gives biblical answers why the Christian should not be duped into believing these distortions and errors.

The DVD shows how these extreme teachings come through a distinct theology and movements such as Kingdom Now, Dominion theology, Joel’s Army and other similar teachings where a Christian plays a dominant role over demons as well as playing a dominant role over the Christians they minister to. The DVD shows clearly how these error are promoted because of a poor biblical understanding of the verses they use.

Personal responsibility for sin is avoided and blame is put on the person’s past. But, the Bible does not support generational curses for Christians. Religious pride is also a factor with those promoting these unbiblical concepts. The DVD also shows a word study on some of the verses used by those who are involved and promoting these teachings, and will help assist you in your own personal study. The MacGregor’s have been serving the body of Christ since 1979 and have produced several excellent videos/dvd’s. Visit their website for more information. MM Outreach website http://www.mmoutreach.org/

You can purchase this DVD from the product page website and see a short presentation of the DVD here: http://mmoutreach.org/video/dod.htm   

Copyright © 2004

MM Outreach

Keith and Lorri MacGregor

Reviewed: March 2008

Spiritual Warfare in a Believer's Life



Christianbook.com

 Putting on the Armor

Charles Spurgeon was a seasoned veteran in spiritual warfare and defeating Satan with the power of the gospel. In this book Spurgeon directs his focus to where he found Satan at work in the lives of people. Every Christian will deal with spiritual attacks and discouragement from the enemy - it isn’t a matter of ’if’ but ’when’.

This book will help you to know how to put on the Armor written about in Eph. 6, so that you may be able to Stand Firm against the schemes of the devil.

Copyright 1996 Emerald Books

Author: Charles Spurgeon  

ISBN: 1883002028

This book can be purchased at Christianbook.com

Reading / Review Date: September 10, 2007

When the Enemy Strikes

When the Enemy Strikes - Winning your Spiritual Battles

For the Christian it is imperative to recognize the assaults of the enemy. Negative circumstances and troubles are not always from within--there is a spiritual warfare going on for the Christian. Ephesians 6:10-17. In this book by Charles Stanley you will be reminded of God’s provision for spiritual victory over oppression and how to stand firm against Satan’s attacks. Dr. Stanley teaches that you must meditate upon biblical principles and arm yourself with the sword of the spirit - one of the pieces of Armor which is spoken of from Ephesians 6.

Satan can disrupt the work for the Lord, and disturb your peace in Christ. But God has not left us defenseless. Trust God, Meditate on God’s word and his biblical principles, Pray, Stand Firm in the Faith, and fight the good fight of Faith. The battle is unavoidable. Discernment is essential.

Dr. Charles Stanley is founder and president of In Touch Ministries whose radio and television ministry is broadcasted around the world. He is also the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA for more then 30yrs. Twice elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Stanley received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Richmond, his bachelor of divinity degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and his master’s and doctor’s degree from Luther Rice Seminary. Charles Stanley is the author of many books.

Copyright © 2004 by Charles F. Stanley
Publisher - Thomas Nelson - http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/
ISBN - 0-7852-6610-0

Reading / Review Date: July 14, 2007