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Archive for January, 2007
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 39 “True Spirituality”
Monday, January 29th, 20071st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 38 “All Of Grace”
Monday, January 22nd, 2007“To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that
justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Spurgeon’s masterpiece on grace from Romans 4:5 is an outstanding description of God’s love and unmerited grace to us. It is one of the clearest examples of salvation by grace ever written. Spurgeon’s masterpiece is one the finest expositions ever penned on faith, repentance, and regeneration.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 37 “Taming The Tiger”
Monday, January 15th, 2007This fast-paced, compelling and chilling account, is the deeply moving story of a three-time Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China’s martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world’s most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony’s extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure.
Eventually incarcerated in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. Through the visits of a stranger, he is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Though the prison walls may fold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 36 “What Jesus Demands from the World”
Monday, January 8th, 2007Piper has gathered many of Jesus’ demands from the four Gospels and puts the demands in a redemptive, historical context, then concisely examines each. The result is an accessible introduction for thoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as meditative meat for veteran believers who want to know Jesus better.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 35 “How Good Is Good Enough”
Monday, January 1st, 2007Surely there’s more than one way to get to heaven? Bestselling author Andy Stanley addresses this popular belief held even among Christians. But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, Stanley reveals. Is goodness not rewarded, then? Is Christianity not fair? Maybe not, he says. Readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heaven – and why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads believers and skeptics alike to a grateful awareness of God’s enormous grace and mercy.