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Two Chapters of "The Empty Tomb" in MP3 Format.

5/15/2014

                     The Empty Tomb
                       by C. C. Dobson
                    Chapters 1 & 2 in MP3 Format

We are happy to provide a free mp3 downloadable recording of the first two chapters of this classic work.

We hope you enjoy these two chapters and find them helpful. If you wish to purchase a copy of the book, please visit our bookstore to pick up your copy today.

For a full review of this book click HERE

The Empty Tomb Chapter 1.mp3
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the_empty_tomb_chapter_2.mp3
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Helpful Study Apps For IPads

5/15/2014

Helpful Study Apps For IPads
by Nathan Battey

Facebook's Negative Effect On Foreign Mission Work by Nathan Battey

5/14/2014

Indeed the world is flat as Thomas Friedman pointed out. The internet has taken away many of the barriers that limited communication and has allowed us to see into different parts of the world on a daily basis. Not only are we discovering how the rest of the world lives, the world is watching how we live. With the privilege of greater communication and insight come challenges many fail to realize, especially in relation to the church and how the church evangelizes in mission fields.

Two Sermons For The Road

5/9/2014

There is Water in the Plan - by Marshall Keebele
Salvation: Being Pardoned by Foy E. Wallace

Here are two sermons to take with you on your commute home today or for you to listen to over the weekend. Both sermons are presented by "Old Time" gospel preachers that have long since passed on. We are lucky to have these sermons preserved and hope you receive both enjoyment and benefit from them.

there_is_water_in_the_plan.mp3
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Salvation: being Pardoned by Foy E. Wallace.mp3
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Common Misconceptions About "For" In "For The Remission Of Sins" by Brian Kenyon

5/8/2014

In Acts 2:38, Peter says, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you … for the remission of sins." To the unbiased reader, the meaning is clear: repenting and being baptized is necessary for the remission of sins. However, there are those in the religious world who do not like baptism. Thus, they try all kinds of ways to explain away the clear meaning of Acts 2:38. A prime example of this is found in the eBible computer program (Thomas Nelson Publishers 2004).

After giving James Strong's definition for the Greek preposition eis, the word translated 'for' in Acts 2:38 (KJV), it says:

"Additional Information. … 'For' (as used in Acts 2:38 'for the forgiveness …') could have two meanings." If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James wanted for robbery," 'for' could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit a robbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The later sense is the correct one. So, too in this passage, the word 'for' signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate the entire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works.

"Baptism Doth Also Now Save" by Nathan Battey

5/7/2014

1 Peter 3:20-22

“when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

God's Plan of Salvation by Allen Bailey

5/6/2014

Today I would like to share one of the greatest sermons I have heard on God's Plan of Salvation. It is clear, simple, direct, and very needed. Feel free to download and share with anyone who needs to hear it.

God's Plan of Salvation by Allen Bailey.mp3
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"Baptism Is Not Necessary For Salvation!" by Nathan Battey

5/5/2014

"Baptism is not necessary for salvation!" is the common cry of our religious world, but does it reflect the teaching of Scripture, or does it reflect a disobedient spirit? Though the Bible has a lot to say about baptism, most are unclear about its purpose and do not see a need for it in their lives.   The goal of this article is to consider some of the Bible’s teaching on the subject of baptism and answer the following questions:

    What is God’s plan of salvation according to the Bible?
    Is salvation by faith alone and by grace alone?
    Must one pray the “Sinner’s Prayer” in order to be saved?
    What is the purpose of baptism? Must one be baptized in order to be saved?
    If baptism is necessary does one still need grace and faith?
    Why didn’t the thief on the cross have to be baptized?

When Is An Example Binding?

5/1/2014

When Is An Example Binding?
by George Battey

The "Order of Worship" Controversy

5/1/2014

A Tract on the "Order of Worship" Controversy
by Daniel Sommer

During the turn of the 20th century, one of the problems that faced the church was a dispute over what was known as the "Order of Worship." Some brethren felt Acts 2:42 established a pattern for worship assemblies that must be followed in order to remain a faithful congregation.

Though the "Order of Worship" issue is not as prevalent as it used to be, there are still some congregations who hold to that doctrine. Below I have provided a tract written by Daniel Sommer that is enlightening in two areas: First it discusses the root issues involved in the controversy, and second it explains some of the background history behind the controversy.

It is our prayer that by providing this tract the truth will be upheld and that we will be reminded of issues of the past lest they come back upon us unawares. Please read and consider in light of God's Word.

order_of_worship.pdf
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