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There is strong historical evidence that Baptists are unique among
the non-Catholic faith traditions. Just as Baptists are unique in
Church history, what we believe is also distinctive from other
denominations. Technically, there is no Baptist "denomination."
Denominations are centrally governed, and Baptist churches are
autonomous. Even Baptist affiliations, fellowships, and
associations, like the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), which
says of itself that it is the largest "Protestant denomination,"
are not truly denominations in the same sense that the
Presbyterians, Methodists, and Lutherans are. These unique
doctrines and principles, though shared by other evangelicals, are
often referred to as "The Baptist Distinctives." The main reason I
have written this series of sermons on the Baptist Distinctives is
that many Baptists have lost sight of their roots, and even many
Baptist pastors have failed to see the relevance of this rich
heritage. Therefore, I hope that pastors and teachers will find
this to be a good resource to help them reinforce or reintroduce
the Baptist Distinctives to their congregations. A book based on
this series, titled What Baptists Believe, is forthcoming, and is
written with the Baptist layperson in mind. It is my prayer that
these sermons will be a blessing to you and your congregation.
Please use them for the glory of God. May God bless you as you
"preach the Word "
Communion, or "The Lord's Supper," is one of the most cherished and
time-honored practices of the local, New Testament church. But to
many Christians, the purpose and meaning of the ordinance is a
mystery. Some believe that the "Eucharist" imparts saving grace.
Others believe that communion is right of all believers, including
the non-baptized. Some rarely if ever participate in the most
sacred of rituals. Dr. Greg Tyree, in this fifth volume of the
"What the Bible Really Says" series, sets forth a Biblical and
practical approach to this second of two church ordinances (the
first being baptism). If you care about what the Bible says about
communion, and you desire to participate in the Lord's Supper as
God intends, this book is sure you to be a blessing.
The cross of Christ is the very pinacle of the Christian faith.
Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation,
there is no hope. The world finds the bloodied cross and the
mangled flesh of a Savior to be offensive, and even foolish. But
its is the stark reality of Christ's suffering that paves the way
for the forgiveness of sins and the prospect of eternal life, And
yet, as powerful as the crosswork of Christ is, it would be
meaningless without the literal resurrection of Jesus. It is His
bodily, physical, and literal resurrection that sets Christianity
apart from all the world's many other religions. While billions
look to lifeless and powerless gods and systems of religion to
merit eternal life, or nervana, or Shangrala, only those who place
their sincere faith in the Son of God Who died and was raised from
the dead for our sins will experience eternity in heaven, as well
as victory over sin in the here-and-now. This collection of sermons
presents several series that will help the busy pastor prepare and
deliver life-changing messages that point people to the cross and
the empty tomb.
With the exception of a few ultra-conservative churches, a handful
of websites, and some modestly populated Facebook communities, the
"Pre-Trib, "Pre-Mill" view of eschatology has become a peculiar
theological pillar on the vast evangelical landscape. While many
pastors, especially those over forty, still believe in this brand
of theology, very few preach about it. It has almost become an
embarrassment for some. In some cases, this is for good reason.
Pre-Millennialism has often been presented in the Christian and
secular media as a caricature. Slick-haired and gaudily-bejeweled
televangelists dominate the airwaves, referring to their nine-foot
long prophecy charts and speculating about who the antichrist is.
Making even the most mundane and trivial event a major episode in
the prophetic countdown, these self-proclaimed prophets identify
dates for Christ's return, and virtually set their watches by their
overly-detailed timelines. But if the Bible does teach the
Pre-Tribulational, Pre-Millennial return of Christ, we must preach
it. If Dispensational theology is Biblical, then it matters, and if
it matters, we must teach it. That is why I wrote this series of
sermons on the Rapture of the church. Using these sermons as a
template, you can build on them and really develop a platform from
which to teach your congregation the vital truths of end-times
prophesy. I believe that you will find these messages thorough,
relevant, and interesting; your people will, too. So as we look for
that "blessed hope" in Christ's return, Biblical teaching on the
imminent return of our Savior will move our people toward a holier
life, and amplify their aware of and concern for the state of those
without Christ. Teaching on this exciting future event will
actually make a positive impact in the here-and-now.
Christ's Church Aflame Homiletical Commentary on the Book of Acts
is not your typical Bible commentary. It is actually an extensive
expository sermon series on Acts. A preacher or teacher could use
this book "as is" to preach or teach through the Book of Acts, or
he can use the many comments, researched topics, illustrations, and
outlines as a catalyst for his own messages. I have written this
series (which will be three or four volumes when completed) as a
resource to help busy pastors and teachers in their endeavor to
feed their flocks, classes, or study groups. It is my belief that
the Book of Acts is an essential history of the early church, and
is of paramount importance to the congregation that desires to
function as God intended a New Testament church to. While not all
of what is in Acts is prescriptive (meaning that God does not
intend for every action or concept to be implemented in today's
church), all of its content is descriptive, meaning that it
describes to us what the early church was really like, what it
faced, and how it responded to its culture and times. May God bless
you in your intensive study of this wonderful Biblical book.
Christ's Church Aflame Homiletical Commentary on the Book of Acts
is not your typical Bible commentary. It is actually an extensive
expository sermon series on Acts. A preacher or teacher could use
this book "as is" to preach or teach through the Book of Acts, or
he can use the many comments, researched topics, illustrations, and
outlines as a catalyst for his own messages. I have written this
series (which will be three or four volumes when completed) as a
resource to help busy pastors and teachers in their endeavor to
feed their flocks, classes, or study groups. It is my belief that
the Book of Acts is an essential history of the early church, and
is of paramount importance to the congregation that desires to
function as God intended a New Testament church to. While not all
of what is in Acts is prescriptive (meaning that God does not
intend for every action or concept to be implemented in today's
church), all of its content is descriptive, meaning that it
describes to us what the early church was really like, what it
faced, and how it responded to its culture and times. May God bless
you in your intensive study of this wonderful Biblical book.
For centuries Baptists and many other evangelicals have used the
"altar call" as a means to challenge people to respond the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. Billy Graham has used this method to call over 200
million people to the Savior. Yet, today the public invitation is
being attacked from many fronts, especially Reformed churches and
church leaders who adhere to Calvinism and Hyper-Calvinism. Dr.
Greg Tyree takes a pastoral approach, rather than a strictly
scholarly one, to defend the thesis that the altar call is not only
historically relevant, but is Biblical and appropriate when used
ethically and Scripturally. If seeing people come to Christ in
public meetings is important to you, tis book will both encourage
you and challenge you.
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