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ch87 The Remnant of the People of God explains why "big" churches that boast of their numbers are not as God's Word dictates to Christians.
Topics: Satan wants to Sift the Redeemed | What is the mentality of a Remnant? | The Nature of “the Church” | A Discouraged People | False Followers of Christ | The People who ask, “Give me! Give me!” | Faithfulness in Service | Conclusion.
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evc07 God made the World and the Whole Universe is a study of God our Maker, and how He made things, not by evolution. Topics: Why does it matter so much? | God is greater than us | God imposes our condition on us | We must Obey and Worship Him | How do we worship God? | God created all things | Noah’s Ark | The Evolution and Evolution of God | The Maker of Job.
From the Tract: Job 38:4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
One conclusion of the statement that "God created the world" is that God is greater than us, which is to say, God is stronger, more powerful, and more wonderful than any human being. We owe God our worship and praise.
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ch20 Baptists: Why we call ourselves Baptists v.1.2 Baptists: Why we call ourselves “Baptists”? What does “Baptist” mean? An honest explanation of why we are Baptist.
Topics: John the Baptist | What the name “Baptist” does NOT mean | (1) The Authority of the Bible | (2) True Baptists demand an exclusively saved membership. | (3) Soul Liberty | (4) The Priesthood of Every Believer | (5) There are two Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper | (6) There are only two official church offices: Pastor and Deacon | (7) The Autonomy of the Local Church | (8) Separation of Church and State – Some groups put this under point number 7, saying they do not receive state funds or support.
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Missionary on Furlough Spiritual Needs is an article by David Cox (veteran missionary) to help pastors and missionaries understand missionary needs.
Excerpt: When a pastor "takes in a missionary on deputation or furlough", he ministers to that missionary.... Pastors also need this encouragement as much as missionaries need it. When they get together to fellowship, they are able to encourage one another. But every pastor ministering to a returning missionary should encourage them along these lines of faithfulness and reward in eternity.
Topics: Introduction | Unfit Missionaries that should not be missionaries at all | Stop the Merry-go-round, I want to get off | Some Tips for Pastors Encouraging Missionaries | 1. Do not undermine their way of leading or doing the ministry | 2. The two essential elements are talk and prayer. | 3. Get more than just the pastor involved in praying for the missionary. | Remind your missionary by asking for an update if it has been a while. | Effectively disseminate prayer requests.
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pc50 Narcissism versus Love explains how our world is very much like that described in the Bible as the last days. Narcissism is love of one's self, 2Tim 3:2-4. I describe a narcissistic person, and what the Bible says about them.
Extract and topics: But how do we really identify the narcissist? Many people are narcissists and don't know it... Lovers of their own selves. | Lovers of pleasure, not of God. | Covetous and Miserly. | Arrogant, Boasting, and Haughty. | Disobedient to parents, unthankful, and without natural affection. | Traitors (and truce breakers). | Traitors (and truce breakers). | Incontinent (implacable). | False Accusers | Biblical Love is the opposite | The Divine “Remedy” for Narcissism
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Bible Study on the biblical concept of Pastor is a short Bible Study on the biblical concept of Pastor. I look at the concept in the Bible in general terms and make observations.
Topics: Introduction | Where does "pastor" occur in the Bible | Why is there so much polemic about it? | Why is there so much polemic about it? | But, where is the problem really and truthfully?
Excerpt: Let's make the observation that the concept of a "pastor" is a verb. It means a person who takes spiritual care of people as a shepherd takes physical care of sheep. The word nor concept of "cowboy" ever occurs in the Bible. The difference of concepts is great between the two. See ch51 Cowboys versus Shepherds. Part of the problem here is that bad pastors are usually great, dynamic public relations people who know how to emotionally work people to get what they want. Excellent pastors follow Jesus and are meek and humble of spirit, so they don't toot their own horns.
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Category Archives: Spirit Abuse Reference
Zukeran – Abusive Churches
Zukeran Abusive Churches is a review of this article by Pat on Leaderu.com on Abusive Churches Continue reading
Blue, K. – Healing Spiritual Abuse
Healing Spiritual Abuse: How to Break Free from Bad Church Experiences, Continue reading
Fehlauer, M. – Exposing Spiritual Abuse
Fehlauer, M. – Exposing Spiritual Abuse The chapter on “Toxic Love” is about the excessive devotion of people looking for a father-figure. There are two good chapters on positive and negative characteristics to look for in a pastor. Continue reading
Friesen, G. – Decision Making and the Will of God
Friesen, G. – Decision Making and the Will of God is a recommendation of Friesen’s book Decision making and the Will of God, which is where many cults entrap many good Christians. Continue reading
VanVonderen-Ryan – Soul Repair Book
VanVonderen-Ryan – Soul Repair Book is a recommendation of Vanvonderen-Ryan’s work on Soul Repair. This book explains how to recapture spiritual health after a cult. Continue reading
Recovering from Churches that abuse Exiting #5
Recovering from Churches that abuse Exiting #5 Continue reading
Hession – We would see Jesus
This is a recommendation for reading. Continue reading
Lloyd-Jones, M. – Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure
This is a review of Martin Lloyd-Jones’ book Spiritual Depression, its causes and its cures. This is a needed work when dealing with cults. Continue reading
Cloud-Townsend – Safe People
Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren’t!, Dr. Henry Cloud &s Dr. John Townsend, 1995. Henry tells about being in a Christian group for 5 years where he learned a lot … Continue reading
Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse Johnson-VanVonderen
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority in the Church,David Johnson and Jeff VanVonderen, 1991. Continue reading