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Good
Messengers Ministries of Northwest Indiana has
compiled a list of recommended resources
(books, tracts & articles) that we KNOW
are Biblical in their writing. We also have a "Media"
page for additional audio and video to
learn by. Some of the books below are
evangelistic, some are apologetic, and some
are theology based. All of the resources will
help you to sharpen yourself when learning how
to share your faith.One of Good Messengers
Ministries of Northwest Indiana members (Mel
Huitsing) owns a Christian Bookstore
called SeedSowers,
and offers additional discounts to members of
Good Messengers. |
You can
either click on a particular book below and be taken
directly to SeedSower.net
(you are able to purchase on SeedSowers site
and Mel with ship directly to you), or if you end up in his store
located at 10712 W. 133rd Avenue | Cedar Lake,
IN. 46303 | Phone: (219) 374-9140
just let Mel
know you are from Good Messengers Ministries
for your additional discounted price.
Please note: Good Messengers Ministries of
Northwest Indiana is Not
in the business to buy and sell goods. We just
recommend good Biblical resources for
Christians to build themselves up with.
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Recommended
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| The
New Answers Book |
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Ken Ham |
One
can either take the Bible as the basis for
scientific truth or use ever-changing
evolutionary assumptions as the foundation for
your biblical and scientific knowledge. The
Bible-as-base model resolves contradictions
and gives concrete answers; the
evolution-as-base model is as unsure as
building a house on sand. Ken Ham knows this,
and wants to provide families and individuals
with the answers to questions raised by the
media's wholesale acceptance of evolution, be
it human or cosmic.
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| The
New Answers Book 2 |
| By
Ken Ham |
More than 30 answers to
big questions!
People complain about The NEW Answers
Book. They say that it’s so good at
giving short, substantive answers that they
want more. Well, we listened! In The NEW
Answers Book 2 you’ll find 31 more
great answers to big questions for the
Christian life. Many view the original NEW
Answers Book as an essential tool for
modern discipleship. Both of these books
answer such questions as: Can natural
processes explain the origin of life? Can
creationists be real scientists? Where did
Cain get his wife? Is evolution a religion?
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| Ashamed
of the Gospel |
| By
John MacArthur |
| Ashamed of the
Gospel bears a message the church just can't
ignore: that we dare not be ashamed of
communicating the convicting message of the
Gospel. That we dare not candy coat it. Or
make the church so user-friendly that the
preaching of God's Word is compromised.
MacArthur reminds today's church of the
inevitable spiritual consequences if
Christians continue to compromise biblical
doctrine and the preaching of the Gospel. This
masterful work challenges the church to return
to the roots of the Great Commission and
encourages a steadfast preaching of the Word
of God. |
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| God
Doesn't Believe in Atheists |
| By
Ray Comfort |
| Contrary to
popular opinion, the existence of God can be
proven - absolutely, scientifically, without
reference to faith or even the Bible. It is
also possible to prove that the Bible is
supernatural in origin. This book will do just
that. It will also show the atheist that he
doesn't exist, reveal the true motives of the
agnostic, and strengthen the faith of the
believer. |
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| Beyond
Opinion |
| By
Ravi Zacharias |
An evangelist's
duties are many: preparation, prayer,
community and actual evangelism are but a few.
Apologetics, while in the strictest definiton
not evangelism itself, is nonetheless
instrumental in an apologist's performance of
his Great Commission. While both gauging the
sinner's attitude toward the Gospel and gently
leading him into the Law, Christians need to
be able to defend attacks - both overt and
accidental - on that Gospel. Here we find the
realm of apologetics, the defense of the
Faith.
Ravi Zacharias is an apologeticist's
apologeticist, speaking to audiences around
the world while reaching others by radio,
television and with his many books. Here he
offers both his own writings and the writings
of others who have been or are currently
involved with his ministry RZIM, and the
ground covered in these pages ranges widely,
from the challenge of other religions to
questions posed by the irreligious. Ravi
himself contributes articles addressing evil
and suffering as well as how churches should
engage their congregations in apologetical
instruction. Going past mere lists of answers
to questions from the lost, this book will
inspire you to active evangelism with the use
of the principles provided. |
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| Darwin's
Plantation |
| By
Ken Ham & Dr. Charles Ware |
| Discover the origin of people
groups (there is only one race), the genetics
of skin color, and biblical truths on
"interracial" marriage. This
fascinating new book explores racism and its
roots in the hearts and minds of millions.
Most people do not realize how intimately
connected the popular idea of evolution and
the worst racist ideology in history are. Ken
Ham and Dr. Charles Ware reveal the compelling
history of the effect of an evolution-based
belief system on the history of the
United States, including slavery, the civil
rights movement, and abortion. They go
beyond politically-correct speech to show the
tragic global harvest of death and tragedy
which stems from Darwin’s controversial
beliefs. A compassionate and uniquely
convincing book! |
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| The
Gospel & Personal Evangelism |
| By
Mark Dever |
| Evangelism
shouldn't be an impromptu event, cropping up
only infrequently - and awkwardly even then -
and timidly supportive of any inclination to
religion or spirituality that the other person
holds. As Christians, this should be an
appalling representation of our Great
Commission. Christians should be bold about
the Gospel with other Christians as well as
sinners, praying and planning and working
together to bring the Gospel more into our
lives as well as the lives of those around us.
In The Gospel & Personal Evangelism
Mark Dever has written a book, both
instructive and encouraging, for all
Christians in the same spirit that he
motivates us to move towards. |
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| The
Gospel According to Jesus |
| By
John MacArthur |
| What did Jesus mean when he
said, "Follow me"? In this 20th
anniversary edition of his classic work,
MacArthur warns against "easy believism,"
explains his understanding of biblical faith
and works, emphasizes the cost of
discipleship, and reinforces his conviction
that there's no eternal life without surrender
to the lordship of Christ. Includes a new
chapter! 320 pages, hardcover from Zondervan. |
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| Hell's
Best Kept Secret |
| By
Ray Comfort |
| Discover the
crucial key needed to unlock the unbeliever's
heart. If you are experiencing evangelical
frustration over lost souls, unrepentant
sinners, and backslidden
"believers," then look no further.
This radical approach could be the missing
dimension needed to win our generation to
Christ. Paperback, 285 pages. Whitaker House.
How many souls have you wont to Christ? How
many are still walking with the Lord? All?
Some? A Few? The facts are: Evangelical
success is at an all time low. We're producing
more backsliders than true converts. The fall
away rate - from large crusades to local
churches is between 80 to 90 percent. Why are
so many unbelievers turning away from the
message of the Gospel? Doesn't the Bible tell
us how to bring sinners to true repentance? If
so, where have we missed it? The answer may
surprise you. |
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| Living
By the Book |
| By
Howard Hendricks & William Hendricks |
| How would you
describe your personal Bible study? Mundane or
motivational? Lackluster or lively? Redundant
or reviving? Howard and Bill Hendricks offer a
practical 3-step process that will help you
master simple yet effective inductive methods
of observation, interpretation, and
application that will make all the difference
in your time with God's Word! |
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| One
Minute After You Die |
| By
Erwin Lutzer |
Someone you know
is about to pass away. Will they enter
delight? Or horror? Many people spend more
time planning for a vacation than preparing
for eternity. Perhaps it doesn't seem real
that we will still exist - fully conscious and
alive - beyond the grave. But it's true, and
it calls for careful consideration.
With the precision and logic of an attorney
building his case and the heart of a pastor
who genuinely cares for his parishioners,
Erwin W. Lutzer offers an intelligent
synthesis of the glimpse of the afterlife
described by Jesus. He asks and answers tough
questions like: What will heaven be like? Is
death something to fear? Won't everyone go
directly to heaven, no matter which road they
choose? Is there a hell? In the end, Lutzer
describes a heaven so inviting and a hell so
fearsome that you won't find a moment's rest
until you are sure where you and your loved
ones will be, One Minute After You Die |
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| The
Old Evangelicalism |
| By
Iain H. Murray |
| Sin, regeneration,
justification by Christ's righteousness, the
cross and the love of God, assurance of
salvation--these are the truths that once
thrilled churches and changed nations. They
are the message that "turned the world
upside down". Yet where evangelism
continues to affirm these truths, without such
results, it is often assumed that she must
have new needs that cannot be met without
something new. Hence the call for change, and
such words as "mere doctrine is not
enough". These addresses by Lain Murray
challenge that mindset. He shows that biblical
truths are never "mere". Where they
have ceased to move and astonish it is because
they have ceased to be rightly believed.
Doctrinal recovery is the first need. While
the Bible, not history, is the textbook in
these pages, Murray draws on the best authors
of the old evangelism to confirm what a
stupendous message the gospel truly is. Here
are the fundamental, life-changing truths that
will remain the power of God unto salvation to
the end of time. |
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| One
Thing You Can't Do in Heaven |
| BY
Mark Cahill |
Are you ready for
eternity? If so, are you helping others get
ready for that journey into eternity that each
of us must take? As believers, we all know we should
tell others about the Lord, but we often don't
know how. This practical book will give
you ideas for starting conversations, examples
of witnessing situations, and answers to
common questions, to help encourage,
challenge, and equip you to reach both friends
and strangers for Jesus the rest of your life!
You
can purchase this book and more direct from
Mark Cahill Ministries by Clicking
Here.
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| One
Heartbeat Away |
| BY
Mark Cahill |
People have asked Mark Cahill,
since he talks to a lot of people and does a
lot of witnessing, to write a book based on
his conversations with lost people,
specifically to those who are seeking and
searching—a book that would anticipate their
questions and speak to their objections. One
Heartbeat Away is exactly that.
You
can purchase this book and more direct from
Mark Cahill Ministries by Clicking
Here. |
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| The
Pastor Sketches -two
volumes in one |
| By:
Ichabod
Spencer |
| "A Pastor's Sketches is a
sobering and challenging reminder that the
Holy Spirit is the true agent of conversion.
This book is urgently needed today when so
much of our evangelism is patterned after
current marketing methods. It has deeply
convicted me to always seek to be in tune with
the Holy Spirit as I minister to others."
-Jerry Bridges, author of numerous books,
"With the decline of biblical
Christianity in the 19th century God raised up
Asahel Nettleton to be the evangelist who
displayed the power of the old ways of
bringing the gospel effectively to men and
women. In the pastoral ministry it was the
skill of Ichabod Spencer who patiently and
wisely helped bring many to find rest and
maturity in Jesus Christ. He was a pastor's
pastor and the fruit of a lifetime's care for
God's people was given to the church in this
invaluable book." -Geoff Thomas, pastor,
author |
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| Pathway
to Freedom |
| BY
Alistair Begg |
| God's Irrefutable
Laws For Life points out that people may be
increasingly interested in religion, but they
are decreasingly interested in anything that
refers to the one true God who makes
non-negotiable demands upon them. This book
stresses the point that the essence of
idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts
about God that are unworthy of Him. Not only
with the worship of false gods but also the
worship of the true God in false ways. |
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| School
of Biblical Evangelism |
| BY
Ray Comfort & Kirk Cameron |
| In this
comprehensive study course, you will learn how
to share your faith simply, effectively, and
biblically - the way Jesus did. Discover the
God-given evangelistic tools that will enable
you to confidently talk about your Lord and
Savior. With 101 lessons, this course will
help you to prove the authenticity of the
bible, provide ample evidence for creation,
understand the beliefs of cults and other
religions, and learn how to reach both friends
and strangers with the Gospel. 768 pages |
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| A
Tale of Two Sons |
| BY
John MacArthur |
| One of America's
most respected Bible teachers offers new
insight into Jesus' parable of the prodigal
son! MacArthur restores brilliance to the
familiar Luke 15 passage about our sin and
repentance---and God's mercy and love.
Uncovering intriguing historical cultural
details, he unveils an unexpected ending to a
story you thought had no surprises left! 240
pages, hardcover from Nelson. |
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| The
Truth War |
| BY
John MacArthur |
| Right now, Truth
is under attack, and much is at stake. In a
postmodern culture, Christians are caught in
the crossfire of alternative Christian
histories, emerging faulty texts, and a
cultural push to eliminate absolute Truth
altogether. As a result, many churches and
Christians have been deceived. Worse still,
they propagate the deception that poses itself
as Truth! In The Truth War, John
MacArthur reclaims the unwavering certainty of
God's Truth and anchors Christians in the
eternal, immovable promises found in His Word. |
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Click
Here to watch a video from two
teens who discovered evangelism by Mark Cahill
visiting their church. |
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Evangelism
365 - Real Stories
One
Church One year One Big Change |
| By
Scott Griepentrog, Tom Miyakawa |
| Experience one year of real
people discovering personal evangelism at one
Bible-believing church in the midwest. This
book is an inspiring record of over 100
stories of God's work after an evangelism
conference at College Park Church by author
Mark Cahill. An amazing testimony sure to
enrapture anyone interested in evangelism. www.evangelism365.com |
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| The
Way of the Master |
| By
Ray Comfort |
| The Way of the
Master is the flagship work of Ray CThe
Way of the Mastersion program as
well as their radio show and website.
Considered by many to be the definitive text
on evangelism, this book has been updated,
expanded and illustrated with photographs for
this edition. It is anecdotal, loaded with
commentary that is more conversational than
academic. It's an easy read with a hard
message that has already changed the face of
sharing faith. Includes complimentary audio
CD, "Hell's Best Kept Secret". |
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Gospel
Tracts |
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| One
Million Tracts |
| One Million Tracts is one of
the most unique tract purchasing sites that
has affordable tracts! You will be encouraged
to find tracts for almost any kind of outreach
from this site...www.onemilliontracts.com |
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| Living
Waters Tracts |
| The best place to purchase Very
different and unusual tracts is through www.livingwaters.com
You will find that these tracts are fun and
people will ask for more of them! |
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| Wright
Stuff Ministries |
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Looking
for a tract right away? Maybe you are just low
on cash? Well here is a site that you can
print tracts off of the Internet....
http://wrightstuffmin.bravehost.com/ |
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| Transfired
Ministry Tracts |
| Andy Lapins has
wonderfully made tracts that look modern and
appealing to the public, but with a true
Biblical gospel message. Get these unique
tracts at www.transfired.org |
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Independent
Studies & Reports |
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Apologetical
Articles (by Mike Porter) |
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The Beginning
Evolution
vs. Intelligent Design
Repentance
Necessary
for Salvation - Examine Yourselves
Before
and After
The Bible
It
is Full of Errors
The
New Testament was Formed by Pagan Religions
Early
Church History - Polycarp
Other
Religions
What
the Qu’ran Says about the Bible (Injeel, Torah,
Taurat)
What
the Bible Teachs about the Trinity
Jehovah’s Witness
The
Name of God
Bible
Questions for Jehovah Witness
John
1
Oneness Pentalcostalism
Trinity
Revealed for the Oneness
The New Life
Accepted
in the Beloved
The
Cross
What
I have found in Christ
Self
Control
Sex and Marriage
Sex
Outside of Marriage - Shackin’ Up
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