Archive for April, 2009

1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 138 “Finally Alive” (John Piper)

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Why is the church so ineffectual and characterized by the mosaic generation as unchristian? The term born again has been devalued both in society and in the church. Recent social studies surveys have shown that those who regard themselves as born again Christians have the same tendency to divorce as people who aren’t Christians at all! In these surveys, being born again is defined by what people say they believe. The New Testament defines Christians very differently. Piper defines new birth biblically and helps us to embrace the reality of it. I hope that showing that the new birth is not in our control helps make pastors and other Christians desperate for the supernatural in their ministries.

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1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 137 “A Simple Christianity” (John MacArthur)

Monday, April 20th, 2009

John MacArthur has an answer for those finding the Christian life too complicated, their zeal diminished, and their relationship with Jesus growing cold and predictable. Award-winning author and respected pastor-teacher John MacArthur reminds us in A Simple Christianity that what’s been lost can be found, and tells us how! The practical tool can help readers restore the fire and conviction of their first love for Christ by helping them to better understand His character, His glory, and His love for them. MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue Him by making Christ their focus each day- in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It’s when you make Him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul and strength God is glorified.

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1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 136 “Paul: A Man of Grit and Grace” (Charles R. Swindoll)

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Paul’s life was never dull. First appearing in the New Testament as a violent enemy of Christ, Paul later went on to not only put his faith in the risen Lord but to pen thirteen letters of the New Testament–in the midst of being beaten, shipwrecked, snakebitten, imprisoned, and chased out of town. Let Charles Swindoll be your guide as you travel down the road to Damascus with Paul and discover the passion for Jesus that drove this hero of the faith.

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