Andy Stanley – Why the Easter Story Must Be True

Andy Stanley – Why the Easter Story Must Be True

Pastor Andy Stanley explains why the biblical account of Jesus’ death and resurrection must be true: If it were merely legend, the story would be written much differently! And if it were just a legend, would all of the disciples proclaim the story for many years and then die for it?

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Skip Heitzig – What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple?

Skip Heitzig – What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple?

The word disciple is common in Christian circles, and though the meanings of words change over time, we have the job description straight from Jesus’ mouth. Many of us willingly call ourselves disciples, but have we really delved into what Jesus meant by it? When He invited those in His circle to follow Him, He outlined what it would take. He wanted them to count the cost. And He wanted them to know the reward.

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NT Wright – After You Believe

NT Wright – After You Believe

What does eschatology have to do with ethics? What does the new heaven and the new earth have to do with the world in which we live now? Ultimately, it means that love is not our duty but our destiny. Through God’s grace in our lives, Christians strive to develop habits and character which build them up into the people that God originally created them to be. Christians are not called to merely pray a prayer and forget the rest. Instead, we are called to be a royal priesthood, bringing God’s love and royal stewardship into the new world that God is creating.

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Tim Keller – The Gospel In A Pluralist Society

Tim Keller – The Gospel In A Pluralist Society

The early church ministered in a pluralistic society with numerous gods, religions, philosophies and beliefs, very much like the world today. Is belief simply a matter of individual conscience? Are we being arrogant and bigoted if we try to convert someone to our own religion? The Acts 4 passage and message take us through 1) The problem with truth claims; 2) The problem with the problem with truth claims; and 3) The solution and provision for the problem.

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