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Living and Dying for the Name

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Have you thought about the cost of following Jesus? Do you think it is going to be all happy, clappy from the moment you accept Him into your life? Is He going to give you your best life now?

On the YouTube channel, Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell talks about the ultimate cost of bearing the name Christian or Christ Follower. We just need to look what is happening most recently in Nigeria as many Christians are being persecuted and slain for their faith.

Listen to Dr. Caldwell share the biblical good news for those of who are persevering in their faith as they continue to glorify God even in persecution.

Reading Through the Bible in a Year…Why??

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I came across this article by Sean McDowell (that I’ve linked below) and had to say, “Thank you, Sean!” This goal of reading through the Bible in a year has been a pet peeve of mine, and I was excited to see that a theologian and scholar addressed it.

Why are we trying to get through the Bible in a year? What’s the point?

Like Sean says, there can be some value in that. Yes, it definitely does not hurt to make a commitment to read each book of the Bible in a systematic way. But I think there is tremendously more value in taking the time to let Scripture seep into you as you meditate on it and process each sentence written by the Lord’s inspiration. There should be no speed-reading through the Bible to meet some time limit.

Sean says, “The Bible doesn’t teach merely to read it for the sake of reading it, but to study it for deeper understanding (e.g., 2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11).

After reading Sean’s article, you might like to follow some of his ideas on how to better use your time reading the Bible.

https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/christians-dont-read-the-bible-for-the-year-2020

Want to Know the History of the Bible?

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Then let me introduce you to Wesley Huff.

Wesley is an articulate, intelligent speaker and academic who is a pleasure to listen to and learn from on the history of the Bible and other theological  issues. He has a quiet humor that adds to his presentation. As you look around his website, be sure to check out his infographic illustrations. They are so good and to the point.

His website tells us that he holds a BA in sociology from York University, a Masters of Theological Studies from Tyndale University, and is currently doing a PhD in New Testament and Christian origins at the University of Toronto’s Wycliffe College.
Wesley is currently the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and has participated in numerous talks and interfaith dialogue events at universities and colleges across North America. He has been participating in public dialogues on issues of faith, belief, and religion for the last ten years.

https://www.wesleyhuff.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/WesHuff/videos

Saved From Hollywood

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Let me introduce you to Becket Cook. He has a YouTube channel where he addresses topics regarding culture and focuses on sorting out the truth from the lies. Becket had a life-changing experience when he became a Christian. He realized immediately that his same-sex attraction and lifestyle would lead him on the wrong path.

Listen to his story here as he speaks to an audience at Biola University in California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEgIHSOpqf4

Find his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BecketCook