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Previously Featured Article Themes

The following themes and articles previously have been featured on our home page, and are still highly recommended.

Two "Writing Prophets" of the 20th century: The age of mass evangelism that began in the late 19th century, and reached its climax in the early 20th, saw many excesses and abuses which often had a devastating effect on the churches. Two men who wrote about these problems in depth were A.W. Pink and A.W. Tozer. Their writings are not outdated but perhaps even more needed now than they were in their own day.

What's Wrong with Modern Evangelism, by A.W. Pink.
Though Pink's bold style offended many in his time, like the prophets of old, we believe he said things that need to be heard today.

Following Hard After God, by A.W. Tozer.
Here are challenging words for a pampered and self-centered generation that thinks it can have both Christ and its idols at the same time.

Seek first the Kingdom. Since the church's founding, churches that have remained true to the faith have shunned any notion that we can be saved by our own works, for "by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight" (Romans 3:23). But because of a narrow cllinging to that one truth to the exclusion of others, modern Evangelical Christianity has almost completely lost another Biblical axiom crucial to the salvation of our souls: the necessity of striving for the Kingdom of God. Two classic works on this theme are the following:

"Pressing into the Kingdom of God" by Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) .
Another classic sermon by this most notable preacher of the Great Awakening Revival (1730's-40's), who is most noted for his sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This is our slightly abrideged and modernized version.

Excerpts from The Narrow Gate by John Bunyan (1628-88).
A challenge to strive for the narrow gate to heaven, by the author of the beloved book, Pilgrim's Progress. This is our slightly abirdged and modernized version.

Amazing Grace! Many have heard John Newton's famous hymn "Amazing Grace" and perhaps a few others such as "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken," or "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds." But few have read any of the other writings of this former slave-trader gloriously converted to Christ at age 23. We recommend two companion sermons by Newton: Rest for the Weary, and Messiah's Easy Yoke, from Matthew 11:28-30, which feature Newton's tender, welcoming invitation to Jesus Christ, along with his sound, Reformed biblical doctrine. Slightly modernized and abridged.

What is a Christian? We believe the modern church, in its eagerness to bring in the masses during a time of increasing godlessness and secularism (certainly a worthy motive), has weakened its influence in the world by not giving a careful, scriptural answer to the most basic question of all: "What is a true Christian"? Challenge your heart by considering, in thumbnail excerpts from many of the writings on our site, how the Bible and the greatest Christian writers and Confessions answer this important question.

What are the "Doctrines of Grace"? Those who describe themselves as "evangelical Christians" have grown in number over the last several decades, adding many new faces to the ranks of a very old and distinguished heritage. But many have little idea of the great doctrines that have defined and guided that evangelical heritage. Take the "Test" To challenge your thinking and find out where YOU stand on some of the most important issues of the faith, and then read read our comments following.



	Previously Featured Article Themes The following themes and articles previously have been featured on our home page, and are still highly recommended. Two "Writing Prophets" of the 20th century: The age of mass evangelism that began in the late 19th century, and reached its climax in the early 20th, saw many excesses and abuses which often had a devastating effect on the churches. Two men who wrote about these problems in depth were A.W. Pink and A.W. Tozer. Their writings are not outdated but perhaps even more needed now than they were in their own day. What's Wrong with Modern Evangelism, by A.W. Pink. Though Pink's bold style offended many in his time, like the prophets of old, we believe he said things that need to be heard today. Following Hard After God, by A.W. Tozer. Here are challenging words for a pampered and self-centered generation that thinks it can have both Christ and its idols at the same time. Seek first the Kingdom. Since the church's founding, churches that have remained true to the faith have shunned any notion that we can be saved by our own works, for "by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight" (Romans 3:23). But because of a narrow cllinging to that one truth to the exclusion of others, modern Evangelical Christianity has almost completely lost another Biblical axiom crucial to the salvation of our souls: the necessity of striving for the Kingdom of God. Two classic works on this theme are the following: "Pressing into the Kingdom of God" by Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) . Another classic sermon by this most notable preacher of the Great Awakening Revival (1730's-40's), who is most noted for his sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This is our slightly abrideged and modernized version. Excerpts from The Narrow Gate by John Bunyan (1628-88). A challenge to strive for the narrow gate to heaven, by the author of the beloved book, Pilgrim's Progress. This is our slightly abirdged and modernized version. Amazing Grace! Many have heard John Newton's famous hymn "Amazing Grace" and perhaps a few others such as "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken," or "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds." But few have read any of the other writings of this former slave-trader gloriously converted to Christ at age 23. We recommend two companion sermons by Newton: Rest for the Weary, and Messiah's Easy Yoke, from Matthew 11:28-30, which feature Newton's tender, welcoming invitation to Jesus Christ, along with his sound, Reformed biblical doctrine. Slightly modernized and abridged. What is a Christian? We believe the modern church, in its eagerness to bring in the masses during a time of increasing godlessness and secularism (certainly a worthy motive), has weakened its influence in the world by not giving a careful, scriptural answer to the most basic question of all: "What is a true Christian"? Challenge your heart by considering, in thumbnail excerpts from many of the writings on our site, how the Bible and the greatest Christian writers and Confessions answer this important question. What are the "Doctrines of Grace"? Those who describe themselves as "evangelical Christians" have grown in number over the last several decades, adding many new faces to the ranks of a very old and distinguished heritage. But many have little idea of the great doctrines that have defined and guided that evangelical heritage. Take the "Test" To challenge your thinking and find out where YOU stand on some of the most important issues of the faith, and then read read our comments following.