Friday & Saturday: Pleasures of God with John Piper

I’m excited that this Friday night (8-10p.m.EST) and Saturday (10a.m.-1p.m. EST) Harvest Bible Chapel of Jacksonville is live-streaming the “Pleasures of God” seminar with Dr. John Piper. Childcare is provided if you call email in advance (info@harvestjacksonville.org).

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Michael Yousef Preaching About THE SHACK

Michael Yousef, pastor of The Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, shares a bold message titled, “The Shack Uncovered” in which he identifies 13 heresies in the book. Watch it HERE. Scroll down to see the media player.

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Eternal Security – Dealing with the Difficult Texts (Romans 11:22)

One of our leaders asked me about Romans 11.22, which says…

22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. (ESV)

²²Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. (NIV)

²²Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (KJV)

John MacArthur comments on this verse:

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Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology

My favorite contemporary theology text, Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, is now available in lecture form by Grudem himself via podast through iTunes. I have no idea how to link you there; I recommend you simply open iTunes and so a search for ‘Wayne Grudem’.

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John MacArthur Sermon on Hell

This sermon, by Pastor John MacArthur, is titled, “3 Reasons to Fear God”:

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John Piper on the Neglect of Preaching about Hell

John Piper, disciple of Jonathan Edwards, speaks about the neglect of preachers today to declare openly and honestly about the reality of Hell, which ultimately results in powerless pulpits:

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J. I. Packer on Hell

Yesterday at Harvest, we featured a message from Pastor James MacDonald on the sobering reality of Hell, a place that has fallen off the spiritual map for a lot of people, but is still a real place where real people are going.

In this video, noted British theologian, J. I. Packer speaks of the sad place we call Hell:

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EPM on Hell

Randy Alcorn’s Eternal Perspective’s Ministries is a fantastic resource for many questions people might have about the Bible and theology. This morning at Harvest Jacksonville, Pastor James MacDonald shared with us a powerful message on Hell. This may have stirred some questions in your mind on the subject. Below are brief articles addressing some of the questions frequently asked when dealing with this delicate, and dreaded, subject.

What are the basics about Hell?

Wouldn’t a loving God let everyone go to Heaven?

Why doesn’t the Old Testament talk about Hell?…Is Hell a concept of the New Testament only?

Why would people choose to suffer in Hell rather than serve God?

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Why is Christ’s Suffering on the Cross Enough?

John Piper deals with this question:

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