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	Why do 80-90% of those making a decision for Christ fall away from the faith? What is the principle that Spurgeon, Wesley, Whitefield, etc., used to reach the lost? Why has the Church neglected it? Don't let anything stop you from listening to this incredible teaching. We encourage you to print off these free study sheets you can fill out while listening to the message.
	This teaching is foundational, and goes hand in hand with Hell's Best Kept Secret. It is very important that you understand it, as it will have great bearing on how you spend your time, and how you share the principles of God's Word. If you have ever wondered why so much of the Church looks and acts just like the world, you will love this teaching. We encourage you to print off these free study sheets you can fill out while listening to the message.

Thanks to Josh Mitchell for the format above. Do check out operation513.com


Below is an excellent 12 part series by Dr James White on common misconception against Reformed theology.

I've been busy lately finishing up my last assignment for my degree so I will not be posting anything for 2 weeks. This would probably take you more then that to listen though. Take time to go through them. They are really good.

Thanks to Lane Chaplin for these sermons.

Excellent video clip on a frequently raised objection against Calvinism.

Put up by Lane Chaplin of Truth Matters.

Another excellent sermon by Paul Washer on Joel Osteen and Self Esteem. Christ Esteem vs. High Self-Esteem. Listen to this video. Sadly, many modern churches are teaching pop-psychology and high self-esteem, instead of Christ-esteem which involves us coming with low self-esteem and brokenness, and focusing instead on the greatest and glory of God and in doing so, receive joy in Christ alone. Positive confessions,  health-wealth-prosperity preaching and the "Your Best life Now" preachers demonstrate that they do not understand what it means to be Christ-esteem.

Osteen and Self-Esteem According to Paul Washer



The following videos were posted on Truth Matters website. Thought they might be of interest.

J. I. Packer To Be Suspended

In June 2002, the synod of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster voted to authorize a service to bless same-sex unions. J. I. Packer was among the synod members who walked out in protest...

Anglican Realignment 6/10 - J.I. Packer on same sex blessing



Anglican Realignment 7/10 J.I. Packer on first order issues



Anglican Realignment 8/10 Implications for the Church

I was really blessed this week by Lane Chaplin. I purchased two second hand books from him on ebay at an excellent price.

1) The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
and
2) The person and Work of Christ

Both by Benjamin B Warfield. 400+ to 500+ pages each. USD$25.10. He included a number of free resources in the package as well that really made my day.

3) Heidelberg Catechism - 20th century Edition
4) Luther's Smaller Catechism
5) The sovereignty of God - A W Pink
6) A Christian Manifesto - Francis A Schaeffer
7) A brand new Esword CD in Factory Wrap.

Excellent titles! Wow. It really made my day. Thank you so much Lane. I'll put the books to good use. The Esword was particularly useful as I have been having problems getting Esword to work on my new computer when I download it from the web. It works perfectly fine with the CD though.

The other day, I dropped by the Christian Reformed bookstore at Gateway Presbyterian Church. It was a small dusty bookshelf. No other customers. You need to ring the doorbell and the pastor will come down and open the shop for you. They have excellent books. If you are looking for academic, theological or older Christian classics that are no longer in print, you got to check out that shop. It's not like koorong where everything is commerialized and pretty but filled with dodgy books. The books here are quality stuff. I got a number of books and was given a good discount. Some were second hand. Will take them to Singapore to read.

1) The Invisible Hand - Do all things really work for good? By R. C. Sproul.
2) First John - a commentary (recommended by the pastor) by Gordon H Clark
3) The Justification of God - An Exegetical and Theological Sstudy of Romans 9:1-23 by John Piper
(This is the best book on the topic. A heavy and academic read but excellent content. Already have a copy but I got this one as a gift for my pastor)
4) Back to the Basics - Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith. Edited by David Hagopian
(The pastor at the bookshop recommended this book)
5) Faith and Saving Faith by Gordon Clark
6) Growing in God's Spirit by Jonathan Edwards
7) Healing and Holiness - A Biblical response to the Faith-Healing Phenomenon by Samuel Storms
8) The Biblical doctrine of Man by Gordon Clark

I got lots of reading to do once I get back to Singapore in 3 weeks time.

Some lighter moments in the midst of assignments. At DFO and Toowong.



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Two short video clips by Paul Washer below.








Taking a break from assignments. (above)

At DFO and Toowong. (below)

Joel and Miranda


Jasmine and Joel


Thanks Alan, for the photos.

 
Alan Chan-Mali-Chan-Mat-YoYo

I would love to hear your thoughts on these interview with Mark Driscoll. Do you agree with him? Why yes or no.