A RESOURCE: "The God Who Is There" with D. A. Carson 14 episodes on DVD

Here is a valuable resource for introducing people to the Bible and to the gospel:  it is an introduction to the gospel hosted by Donald A. Carson, a well-known Biblical scholar.

There is a guidebook and, as well, a student's book:  each retails for around ten U.S. dollars.  The video series generally retails for around twenty-four U.S. dollars;  however, it can be seen for FREE at the link given below.  Just click on the links at the LEFT side of the page that pops up:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/the-god-who-is-there/#course-introduction

At this point in time, I have viewed only Part 13 of the course.  I was impressed by its thoroughness and by the very clear explanations that were given.

I think it might be a good choice for a Sunday School class from teenage upwards, or for a church outreach to those unfamiliar with the Bible or with the gospel.

In a YouTube chat at the link below, Dr. Carson discusses the gospel and the fact that people today often do not have a background that helps them understand the gospel.  You might find this interesting:

https://youtu.be/0RImYisUYxM

Tim Keller | You Must Be Born Again

A SERIOUS (and interesting!) GOSPEL MESSAGE: Francis Chan -- Speaker

Charles Spurgeon (acted by Doug Whitley): "CHRIST IS ALL"

Dr. Erwin Lutzer: "D.L. Moody, An Unlikely Servant"

C.S. Lewis Original Recording: How Can God Hear All Prayers At Once

Facing the Canon with Alister McGrath

What About "Girl, Wash Your Face?" A Thoughtful Book Review

Here is a popular book, and a review has been done, detailing its positive and negative sides, from the Christian perspective:

Here is a book review that tells the positive and negative aspects of the popular book: "Girl, Wash Your Face." It comes to us from the US version of Gospel Coalition:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/girl-wash-face/

What is the Best Way to Handle Stress? Quick Interview with Josh McDowell

What is the Best Way to Handle Stress? Quick Interview with Josh McDowell: What biblical principles apply to handling stress? Is stress unique to this younger generation? Sean interviews his father, Josh, with three quick questions.

The Seven Traits of False Teachers

From the Gospel Coalition come this article:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/7-traits-of-false-teachers/

Learn How To Pray with Power with Zack Eswine

The Perilous Practice Of Platform Building

The Perilous Practice Of Platform Building

IS RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA SINFUL?

Here is an article by Jon Dykstra, a Canadian, of Reformed perspective, on the subject of recently (in Canada)  marijuana legalization, and what this might now mean in terms of Christian practice:

https://reformedperspective.ca/marijuana-is-it-sinful/

A PAUSE FOR THOUGHT: "Is Your Church a Preaching Centre or a Discipleship Community?"

Here is another thoughtful article from the Rick Thomas site.  You may not agree with every premise on this website, but it is almost certain that you will agree with some:

Here is the link:

https://rickthomas.net/why-do-you-attend-your-church/

The KSOC: A Musical Outreach for Jesus in the Ukraine

Here is a very interesting site:  this group, the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, from Kyiv (also known as Kiev) was new to me until I saw it perform tonight, courtesy of the Internet, in Texas -- they are presently on a tour, but usually work in the Ukraine, which is home to the performers.  Amazing musicians, they reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ to fellow countrymen and countrywomen, in particular, to pensioners and to widows and the children of widows.  Here is a link where you may enjoy some of their music:

https://www.musicmissionkiev.org/listen-1/

Sam Allberry and Others: Same-Sex Attraction and Identity

Here are some resources on the subject:

https://www.str.org/blog/sam-allberrys-advice-conversations-about-sexual-identity#.W6gMRM5KjIV

http://www.livingout.org/resources

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christianity-offers-transgender-persons/

https://www.frc.org/university/how-sexual-orientation-became-the-idol-of-our-day-and-what-christians-need-to-do-about-it

https://rosariabutterfield.com/sexual-sinners-jesus/

MANY VISUALS ILLUSTRATING THE BIBLE, in ENGLISH, SPANISH, CHINESE and INDONESIAN

Just today, I made an unexpected find -- I have never used these diagrams, but they come highly recommended from a pastor who wrote an article on The Gospel Coalition website.   He had found them useful and pretty accurate.  The Chinese diagrams are usually in both Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.  The website is:

https://visualunit.me/

5 Reasons to Believe in the Historicity of Jesus’ Resurrection | Josh Daffern

5 Reasons to Believe in the Historicity of Jesus’ Resurrection | Josh Daffern

How to Keep Your Sanity in the Ministry | Scott Slayton

How to Keep Your Sanity in the Ministry | Scott Slayton

Conflict, Political Racial, Ethnic, Philosophical, and the Christian Believer -- a View from Retiring Congressman, Trey Gowdy

The well-known congressman, Trey Gowdy, about to retire to the private sector, who has by trade been a criminal prosecutor, delivered a speech at a church in Texas, where he gave opinions as to what could be the basis for unity amid conflict -- it is worth the listen:

https://youtu.be/iPgmCANKbKk