Massive Volume On Eternal Security
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Dan Corner is to be commended for his 800 page work on eternal security (or "Once Saved, Always Saved"; OSAS in the book).  While most Calvinist will not agree with Corner's view on eternal security, he does put his finger on a sore spot in the evangelical church world.  Like it or not, Calvinism has produced shallow views on holiness and sin.
I would have have given the book a five star vote however I believe Corner's arguments would be stronger if he would not just focus on eternal security but deal with all five points of Calvinism.  The doctrine of perseverance is based on the other four principles of Calvinism particularly election.  While Corner deals with some aspects of election, a few chapters devoted to John Calvin's view of election would help to solidify his arguments against eternal security even more.
This is a good book to read and is fast paced.  Despite the length, you will be intrigued by much of what Calvinist theologians, pastors, and historians have to say about the teaching of eternal security.
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All I can say is wow! This book is not only full of incredible information, but it carries with it the call to awaken those that have too long been beaten down by the cynical and bitter argument of the skeptic. It flies in the face of those that would hide behind unprovable theories to explain away creation and our very existence and declares heartily that God is not dead.

Broocks begins with a very broad, sweeping explanation of how improbable it is for life to spring up from some sort of cosmic coincidence, and aptly points to the design of a Creator. Using quotes, arguments, and historical fact, Broocks paints a picture of how (despite the noisy argument of the skeptic that would deny it) the evidence for a Creator is overwhelming.

Moving from argument to argument, Broocks takes time to touch on the most broad to the most intimate detail of how the evidence for God is astounding. Pointing to huge gaps in the skeptics arguments such as the lack of evidence for intermediate species in the evolutionary chain, as well as to the more intricate process of a lung evolving at exactly the same pace and progression as a heart, two organs which rely upon the other to create life within the organism.

Digging deeper still, Broocks begins to point out how the Christian faith stands out above all others, and how the evidence for Christ being the Son of God is also overwhelming. Again, bringing in historical fact and expert commentary, Broocks defeats the arguments of those that would dispel the evidence for Christ's resurrection and equate it to other deity's such as Horus.

Admittedly, this is my first book on apologetics, and I feel like it was an excellent starting point. I will definitely be pursuing other literature in this genre.

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Even if one believes only part of this book,  that will be enough to profoundly disturb faithful Roman Catholics. Why is it curiously not available in book stores? I had to read this is several sittings, since I went on 'overload' about the wave after wave revelations. There are doctrinal outrages to many I believe, and money laundering and disappearance of funds like portions of the old 'Peter's Pence' collections from my childhood, and a vast array of known and active homosexual bishops and priests placed in positions that deal with marriage, the family etc. Now I'm seeing a lot of favorable reviews on centrist and moderate RC sites and periodicals. Where will it lead? I hope the people in the pews are to be protected.
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Very thought provoking volume and a worthy addition to any library
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The book is amazingly complex and diverse. Written very well. Humphreys is a true Renaissance man who is expert in many fields of knowledge and directs his enormous intellectual energies to supporting the biblical stories. In this era of obnoxious theophobes like Richard Dawkins, Professor Colin Humphreys is a true blessing who demonstrates that science properly used supports the biblical and spiritual world view.

The author is professor at Cambridge University. See links in comment below.

This book is extraordinary and highly respectful of the biblical narrative. Humphreys presents a number of very novel ideas:

1. He accepts the Good Friday crucifixion day, and believes from highly complex astronomical calculations that it occurred on April 3, 33 AD (Julian calendar).

2. He believes 3 hours of darkness were caused by a sandstorm and Peter's citing Joel in Acts 2 about the moon turning to blood reflects a lunar eclipse that occurred just at sundown of Passover night, the Friday night after Jesus' death and crucifixion. He says astronomical calculations show such an eclipse on that same date of April 3, 33 AD.

3. He believes that the Final Supper occurred on Wednesday night and that John and the Synoptics are in agreement and do not contradict each other on this. He says there is a pre exilic lunar calendar used by Moses and a post exilic lunar calendar used by the Jews returning from Babylon under Ezra that differed slightly. According to Dr. Humphreys Moses fixed the new lunar month when the earth moon and sun were in conjunction as per the Egyptian practice, whereas the Babylonians marked the beginning of the new lunar month by the first visible appearance of the new lunar crescent, which would occur 1-2 days after the Egyptian method. Ergo, it was possible for Jesus to have a Passover meal on Wednesday night while the official Jewish Passover meal was held Friday night after the crucifixion.

4. He proves that a Friday crucifixion and Sunday resurrection do not violate Jesus' words about being in the tomb for three days and three nights, as many SDAs and Messianics claim in lobbying for a Wednesday crucifixion day.

5. Most amazingly to me is that he shows how if the Final Supper was on Wednesday night then the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus was fully legal and did not violate numerous rules and regulations of that body. He proposes that Jesus was first brought before the Sanhedrin early Thursday morning and was sentenced to death. The Sanhedrin has a rule that a guilty verdict in a capital case must be reconfirmed the following day, so he proposes that Jesus spent Thursday in prison and then was brought before the Sanhedrin again early Friday morning. They confirmed their death sentence and then brought Him to Pilate to authorize the verdict.
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A vast treasure trove of deep knowledge and mystical thought
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I am the publisher of James Russell Publishing.com and the author of "The Lost Gospel of John".  I do not publish this book, but the book "Pagan Christianity" is an excellent "in-your-face" exposure of the great apostasy taking place in 99.999 protestant churches.  No beating around the bush.  The authors are directly to the point and back up all their claims with solid historical and biblical evidence.  It is powerfully written, brutally truthful and is terribly relevant today in these last days.  The book is so truthful it is scary to read, but Jesus promised "the truth will set you free" and for this reason I highly and strongly recommend every churchgoer read this book to be set free from those trusted hirelings who are obviously unbiblically oppressing and controlling them without them even realizing it.  This book is a powerful collection of easy to read wisdom.  Any Christian who refuses to read this book will one day wish they had!
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So much research has been poured into the comprehensive volume!  It contains details about the status of missions and evangelism in every country of the world.  It incorporates latest political and other developments that are relevant.  It gives many practical points for prayer.  The focus is definitely on evangelical Christianity, without preferring a specific denomination, and without condemning branches of orthodox Christianity that are not evangelical.
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This is a book that confronts Christian extremism head-on.  You will be amazed by what Ms. Grace Halsell has been able to uncover.  She talks candidly about what may probably be called The New Cult in America which is gaining momentum so fast, i.e., the cult headed by Evangelists like Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, and Hal Lindsay who would stop at nothing to fulfil their un-Christ like agendas.  The cult has been able to penetrate even the most powerful office in the world (The White House), and its current occupant, George W. Bush.  They have literally hijacked Christianity, and turned it into the most intolerant, conniving, and violent faith.  They are prepared to expedite the second coming of Jesus Christ by forcing the preceding events by any means necessary, even if it means destroying the planet Earth.  They have changed, manipulated, and misinterpreted verses in the Bible to suite their evil goals.  Another issue that Ms. Halsell talks frankly about is the "13th Tribe" in which she quotes Arthur Koestler, the author of the book, "The Thirteenth Tribe" in which he gives historical facts on how the current Jews in Israel are really non-Semitic because they are in reality originally East Europeans/Russians who CONVERTED to Judaism.  "Forcing God's Hand" is really a must read for anybody who is concerned with the integrity of Christianity, the preservation of the true teachings of Jesus, and the deadly alliance being forged between the American Christian Right and the Zionists.  A truly fascinating book that you would not want to put down, and will give you a wide scope of what really goes behind the scenes.  It's a book that will surely make you stop and think, and start asking tough questions.
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After reading hundreds of books on speculative conspiracy theories, it is refreshing to find a non-fiction book with more action, more mysteries and more interesting turns than all of them combined.  The uniqueness of this work lies in the fact that The Golden Fleece Found releases concealed library texts and ancient prophecies, which (thousands of years ago)recorded the answers we are yearning for.  The question is: are there more fragments from the Library of Alexandra that survived?  I must ask that question loudly because Muslim holy men are quoting ancient prophecies that speak of a not-too-distant time when the seals of religious codes will be broken.  That time would be a season of testing and truth searching.  In essence, God will issue a season of purging and truth.  I believe this book is the beginning of that season of revelation.  I also believe this book will bring Muslim, Christian and Jewish spiritual leaders together because it handles the main doctrinal sticking points with wisdom and clarity.  It has to happen.  "This book brings timely spiritual healing and much wisdom."

F. Fields.  Mount Vernon, N.Y.
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"Wisdom does not always speak latin." C.H. Spurgeon

Dr. Christian George has taken one of the world's most articulate and divinely inspired preachers and has brought him back into contemporary libraries. I have eagerly waited for this book to come in as I had pre-ordered over a month ago. The aesthetics of this book is well worth the price that accompanies it. The book comes in a nice protecting cardboard box. It is marble bound with gold gilded page edges. The pages themselves are thick and glossed giving this book a quality that you know will last generations. The content is even more superb.

The content is amazing. The sermons are broke down according to the way Spurgeon organized his sermon notes. The structure of this book is well-ordered and easy to follow. It contains pictures of the actual documents along with the notebook front and back photos. At the back of the book it contains rare photos that only the collectors edition hold. It is apparent that a lot of work has been put into this book with more volumes to come.

Dr. George has put a lot of work into this book. What a blessing to have someone with his capabilities use them to the advantage of others. I cannot recommend enough that this be a book on your top priority list.
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Don Fredrickson powerfully addresses the questions that many are asking now.  An excerpt says it best:  "Created in eternity Dimensionless and free, At home among the starbursts And thankful just to be,  Among the congregation of The heavenly hosts, Pervading all the Universe E'en to the uttermost,  We are the eager children Exuberant and free, Who play in physicality, A co-creative spree!  And when our romp is over And childhood is spent, And we remember who we are Within the Grand Ascent,  We'll join the angel legions In ministries of love, Who joyously and fearlessly Bring comfort from above.  And when angelic ministries Need no longer be extended, Who knows what we may then become?  For life is open ended!"  from THE ENDLESS PROGRESSION.  Amazing.  Wonderful.  - Diana Bray
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Susan Windley-Daoust represents a new generation of systematic theologians who are engaging with real-life issues of concern to all people. Here, she brings John Paul II's extensively-discussed theology of the body into new conversations surrounding life, death, suffering, impairment, and disability, and does so by engaging with contemporary developments in theology of vocation, theology of the gift, theology of grace, theology of the Holy Spirit, and theology of the people of God. The Theology of the Body, Extended is important not least for illuminating the existential questions and concerns of an aging Baby Boomer generation, but the entire volume urges Christians across the life span to the divine call to live faithfully into our embodied creatureliness in light of the Christ event and the Spirit's outpouring on all flesh. The challenges of life become opportune windows into the spiritual dimension in these pages. Here is one systematic theology you will not want to put down.
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What an incredible revelation about the power structures of this world. Ultimately, God is in charge, but Cliff does a wonderful job in showing the progression of how the world is leaning toward a one world government  (setting the stage for the anti-christ). First, there must be a one world  economy. I'm saddened that many Christians can not see prophesy being  revealed before their eyes. Just listen to the "State of the  Union" address, and you will understand the double-talk that so many  people accept regarding the financial status of this great country. 1999  will be an interesting year to watch. After reading this book, the events  make so much more sense to me now.
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This book is overflowing with dynamic revelation that could only come from God, Himself! Bill Johnson, the author of this book, clearly received and shared a heavenly download! Receive all he has imparted!
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What a wonderful book this is, combining pastoral warmth with exegetical precision in the defense and confirmation of the very heart of the Christian gospel: justification by faith alone. Piper shows that sinners are made right with God through the righteousness of Christ which is credited to them. That this is being challenged to me today is mind-boggling. Why do people want to destroy such good news? Why wrestle against what is so lucid and clear and Scriptural? Well, the threats are there and John Piper has faced them. Chapter one describes the many personal reasons in family, church, culture, and the nations why this issue is so important. Chapters two and three set out the challenge to this doctrine and defend the truth exegetically. Piper is polite to his opponent (Robert Gundry) and honest with his arguments. There is no mispresentation. This is an excellent book. The Discerning Reader named this book of the year. Thanks to Pastor John for writing it and thanks to Crossway for publishing it.
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I'm really glad that I bought this book. In it Mr. Blumenthal takes his wealth of biographical notes and illustrates the interconnected relationships between many of the most politically active evangelicals and their organizations.

With the myriad right-wing, religious associations coalescing to propel dominionist adherents to broader and higher positions in our government I feel a need to know more about these politicians, their staffers and their consultants. Most of all I would like to know more about their sponsors.

The most zealous of the religious supremacists would like to crush my constitutional right to liberty in the United States of America and tell me what to do. I'm even sure that many of the persons mentioned in this book have working plans for someone like me, either to force me to believe the biblical translations their leaders subscribe to or to purge me from every inch of American soil they control and dominate.

Thank you Max for letting me know what you know. The book may be trashed by people who feel their leaders' designs threatened when Americans hear these stories but if their goal is to gain power and then persecute me I want to know all I can before deciding who to vote for.