Win 1 of 5 ESV Reader's Bible (6 vol. set)

Enter through the link below for your chance to win a 6 volume ESV Reader's Bible from Together for the Gospel.

http://t4g.org/giveaways/t4g-crossway-giveaway/

Those unfamiliar with this volume can check out some additional info on Amazon. 

Kindle: Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way out of the Mormon Church

This kindle book tells the story of the conversion of the Wilder family. It is available in Kindle format for only $2.99.

Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way out of the Mormon Church

Stories of families leaving Mormonism to become true Christians are inspiring and encouraging. I hope this book encourages you if you are witnessing to a Mormon friend or missionary!

Rob Sivulka explains why Shawn McCraney is a Modalist/Heretic

Christian apologist Rob Sivulka (Courageous Christians United) breaks down the reasons for identifying Shawn McCraney as a heretic in this article. It is important to keep in mind that the terms "heretic" and "modalist" are not an insult (as McCraney claims). They are terms of identification on the basis of the theological view McCraney himself admits to holding.

Shawn McCraney is a Heretic and Needs Adult Supervision

The title should clue you in that Rob has a sense of humor (I can personally attest to that). This article was originally written in 2014 during the controversy when McCraney was becoming vocal about his belief in Modalism

Jason Wallace defends Sandra Tanner against Shawn McCraney's attacks

For those who had followed a previous iteration of this blog the name Shawn McCraney should ring a bell. He is the host of a B quality television show who came out as a modalist about 3 years ago (you can find videos of him calling the doctrine of the trinity "garbage"). I just saw a post in my Facebook feed from pastor Jason Wallace (OPC pastor in Utah) which indicates McCraney has been attacking Tanner for personal attacks (which, if you know Sandra, is simply insane) and for "hanging out with Calvinists."


Whatever credibility McCraney has left over after outing himself as a heretic will likely be gone when you finish watching his advertisement for his TV Show, re-branded with a "2.0". The wig and what looks like a dress creeped me out. The fact that he went to a half-dozen churches in the Salt Lake City region to film this makes me worry.

Wil Wheaton engages in Prayer Shaming after Texas Church Shooting

Atheists are attacking Christians for praying for the families, friends and communities of people affected by gun violence. The most recent example has come in the wake of the shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Celebrities have began engaging in what is being called “prayer shaming,” openly mocking prayer as a response to violence and tragedy.

One recent example is Wil Wheaton who tweeted the following in response to a call for prayers from Paul Ryan.

Wheaton would eventually delete the tweet and speak as though this was a call for a single politician to enact legislation rather than a general attack on prayer. Anyone who is able to read will understand what he wrote.

Atheists would love to shame prayer so much that this activity gets pushed to the periphery of society. This is something Christians can not allow to happen. I will be continuing to pray for those impacted by the shootings, and for those critical of prayer to have a change of heart.

Jesus tells us that we "ought always to pray and not lose heart" (Luke 18:1). And Paul tells the church of the Thessalonians to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17). These examples are representative. If the question is "when is it appropriate to pray?" the answer is "always."

Wheaton may want to consider Lazarus. Jesus prayed to the Father for those effected by Lazarus' death before raising him back to life (John 11:38-44). Prayer matters. Prayer works. Prayer is not just an appropriate response, but the most important response to tragedy.

Apologetics Study Bible $2.99 [Kindle Edition]

Did you know that the Apologetics Study Bible is available in Kindle format for only $2.99? This is an amazing deal!

The Book Description reads as follows

The Apologetics Study Bible will help today’s Christian better understand, defend and proclaim their beliefs in this age of increasing moral and spiritual relativism.

More than one-hundred key questions and articles placed throughout the volume about faith and science prompt a rewarding study experience at every reading. Highlights of this new thinking person’s edition of God’s Word include the full text of the popular Holman CSB® translation, an introduction to each Bible book focusing on its inherent elements of apologetics, and profiles of historic Christian apologists from Justin Martyr to C.S. Lewis.

Also featured are valuable contributions from a who’s-who of modern apologists such as Chuck Colson, Norm Geisler, Hank Hanegraaff, Josh McDowell, Albert Mohler, Ravi Zacharias, and 90+ more contributors. Plus a special lead article from best-selling author Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for a Creator, and many more) on how “How Apologetics changed my life.”

The text of the Apologetics Study Bible is from the HCSB, an excellent translation. This is a must-have volume for any Christians who faces challenges to their faith.

Texas Shooter was an Atheist who thought Christians were Stupid

Reports are beginning to surface which indicate that Devin Patrick Kelley was an outspoken atheist with an agenda against Christians.

The Daily Mail reports that

The Texas church shooter who shot dead 26 people and injured 24 others was an 'outcast' who 'preached his atheism' online.

The article continues to excerpt interviews with former classmates and individuals who knew Kelley.

There must be some kind of connection between his negative opinion of Christians and his choice of location where he would conduct his mass shooting.

Free eBook: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You

Desiring God has a wealth of resources on their website. One I would like to highlight is an eBook by Tony Reinke (@tonyreinke) titled 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You.

https://www.desiringgod.org/books/12-ways-your-phone-is-changing-you

The link (above) will take you to the webpage where you can download the resource.

Kindle: Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries

Church history is an area of study critically important to defense of the faith. This book is a good introductory volume. It will give the reader a sense of Church history without diving into serious depth on any one person or event. A good deal at $3.99!

Resource: Apologetics: A Justification of Christian Belief Kindle Edition, by John Frame

I wanted to highlight an apologetics resource from John Frame. His 2015 book, Apologetics: A Justification of Christian Belief, Kindle Edition.

Totaling 386 pages, Frame explains how our apologetic endeavors should look in light of our status as disciples of Christ. The way we conduct ourselves, the things we say and imply, our attitude toward non-Christian worldviews, should have impact on our apologetic method.

Reformation 500 Celebration

Ligonier Ministries hosted Reformation 500 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.


You can download the audio/video for free on ligonier.org.