New Book on Prayer Reviews

by Stephen Macasil May 8, 2010

Mike Sarkissian’s new book on prayer has received positive reviews from readers around the world over the past couple months. I’ve provided links below to some of the reviews online, but first, here’s a short clip from Wretched Radio with Todd Friel discussing Mike’s new book on prayer.

Online book reviews here on Biblical Thought
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Can A Homosexual Be An Authentic Christian?

by Stephen Macasil April 29, 2010

The topic of homosexuality has recently received increased attention since Jennifer Knapp publicly declared her homosexual lifestyle. Knapp’s Larry King Live appearance has generated response from Christians both opposed to and in favor of homosexuality. There’s also been a sort of middle ground position lately that argues for the equality of sins across the board, [...]

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Jennifer Knapp: Rebellion

by Mario Herrera April 23, 2010

I just saw Jennifer Knapp on Larry King declare that she is in love with a woman. She admits that she is openly homosexual and a person of faith. I am not surprised to see this. What I am most disgusted about is the way the individual who stepped in because he was concerned about [...]

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Good Friday 2010

by Stephen Macasil April 2, 2010

Feel free to share, bless, exhort, etc., in the comments section. I am off to preach at a Good Friday service but I will post some thoughts later tonight. Grace and Peace!
Here is a brief summary of what I preached at the Filipino Southern Baptist Ministries 2010 Good Friday service in West Los Angeles. Initially [...]

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Rick Warren To Speak At John Piper’s Desiring God Conference

by Stephen Macasil March 30, 2010

According to a few online sources (IDOTG, Sharper Iron, Apprising Ministries), Rick Warren will be a featured speaker at the 2010 Desiring God Conference. John Piper’s video about why he chose to have Douglas Wilson at last year’s conference stirred up some good discussions on whether the Federal Vision theology Wilson promotes is biblical or [...]

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Before God | The Biblical Doctrine of Prayer | Book by Mike J. Sarkissian

by Stephen Macasil March 25, 2010

New book on prayer by Mike J. Sarkissian
Mike Sarkissian, a pastor at Sovereign Grace Community Church in Perris, CA, has written a new book on the biblical doctrine of prayer. It has been noted that every great revival in church history has been preceded by a renewed devotion to prayer. Mike’s book has arrived at [...]

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Going Back to Pink’s Introduction in His Book The Sovereignty of God.

by Mario Herrera March 10, 2010

Pink’s introduction causes us to think seriously about God and His control over the universe. With so much talk about Satan and his power against God, who really is in control? When I first read this introduction, I found it captivating. What do you think? Here it is:
“Who is regulating affairs on this earth today—God, [...]

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Open Letter Addressing A Present Situation…..

by Mario Herrera March 6, 2010

For about two months now, my wife and I have been attending Grace Church in Laguna Niguel. It is an excellent church with solid, biblical teaching. Our first day at Grace Church, my wife and I were confronted with a situation that we did not expect, but understood that the Lord is sovereign over all [...]

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The Doctrine of Election by Pastor James Wenger

by Mario Herrera January 31, 2010

My wife and I visited Grace Church of Laguna Niguel this morning. A few of the congregants informed my wife that the pastor was teaching from Romans 9 today. Both my wife and I looked forward to it. Right from the start, pastor James Wenger gave the main points of the sermon. The passage of [...]

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George Bryson: Weighed and Found Wanting

by Mario Herrera January 27, 2010

Book Review: The Dark Side of Calvinism by George Bryson
It appears that George is restless! As Stephen wrote in a previous post, George keeps on repeating his arguments. The previous article has nothing to do with us declaring that George will not debate James White. The article is pointing to the questioning of George by [...]

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Feed Starving Children. Give Food If Necessary.

by Stephen Macasil December 28, 2009

Here is an article by Ray Comfort that relates to an earlier post of mine where I asked if the Gospel could be preached without words. Ray ends his article saying: “The time is short. The laborers are few. Please, cast off your fears and equip yourself to preach the Gospel with words. They are [...]

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Christmas Gems Buried in Old and Unpopular Hymns

by Stephen Macasil December 24, 2009

First of all, Merry Christmas! Earlier in the day I began looking through an online hymnal for some Christmas hymns to use for devotion. What I found were hundreds of songs written to express the human affection of the Incarnation of the Eternal Son. I want to pass along the blessings to you (those that [...]

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