ST. LOUIS – Busy moms need prayer, but they also need to pray. A new book, released, April 2, and called Honest Prayers for Mama Bears will help moms and others do that. Honest Prayers was written by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder and president of Mama Bear Apologetics, and Julie Loos, member of Fellowship of Wildwood and member of the MBC Apologetics Network. “When we started this book,” Loos said, “we wanted to capture what was on a mom’s heart. I’m passionate about prayer and we wanted … [Read more...]
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The testimony of angels
This is another in a series of excerpts from "What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus," released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com in print, Kindle and audio book formats. Angels proclaim the return of Jesus in at least two New Testament passages. In the first, “two men in white clothes” tell the apostles Christ’s return is to be a mirror image of his ascension, which they have just witnessed. In the second, an angel flies overhead, announcing to the … [Read more...]
The rider on a white horse
This is another in a series of excerpts from "What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus," released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. Read about the new audio version of the book here. There is general agreement among Bible commentators that the rider on a white horse in Revelation 19:11-16 is Jesus. The majority view is that John sees the return of Christ, in which he judges the earth and sets things right. The white horse is a sign of Jesus coming in … [Read more...]
Audible version of ‘The Return of Jesus’ now available
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s publishing imprint, High Street Press, has just released an audio version of its printed resource, What Every Christian Should Know about the Return of Jesus. Published in 2023 in print and e-book editions, the 500-page resource is now available through Audible, the premiere audiobook platform that may be accessed at Audible.com. Written by the MBC’s Rob Phillips, The Return of Jesus focuses on truths about Christ’s second coming that are … [Read more...]
Peter and the return of Jesus
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. Peter employs many terms to describe the return of Jesus, among them: “the time of restoration of all things,” the appearing of the “Chief Shepherd,” and “the day of the Lord.” Acts 3:19-21 – “Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, … [Read more...]
The writer of Hebrews and Christ’s return
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. In previous columns, we briefly surveyed some of Paul’s writings regarding the return of Jesus. Here, we see what the writer of Hebrews has to say about Christ’s glorious appearing. The writer of Hebrews implores Jewish Christians to stay faithful, despite mounting pressure to return to Judaism. The same Jesus who died once … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network member explores Genesis flood theories
WALNUT SHADE – Don Stenberg lives in a quiet “holler” in the Ozarks and works remotely for a Georgia-based construction company as an information services manager. But in addition to his data and Excel spreadsheet work, he has a real passion for Christian apologetics and research. As the newest member of the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network, Stenberg’s main focus is the field of creation science, with particular emphasis on the Genesis flood. While some Christians believe Noah’s flood … [Read more...]
The Thessalonians and Christ’s return
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. Paul faces uncertainty in his obedience to Christ. As he boldly takes the gospel to the Gentiles, he is imprisoned, beaten, stoned and left for dead, shipwrecked, heckled, mocked, opposed by Jewish zealots and pagan idolators alike, worried for the spiritual health of the churches he has planted, and forced to defend his … [Read more...]
First Baptist, O’Fallon, to host worldview conference, Feb. 24
O’FALLON – First Baptist Church, O’Fallon, is hosting a biblical worldview conference on its church campus, Feb. 24. The conference, called “Every Thought Captive: Defending Biblical Truth in an Age of Confusion,” will feature two well-respected Southern Baptist authors and theologians: Brad Green, professor of theological studies at Union University and professor of philosophy and theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; along with Stephen Wellum, professor of Christian … [Read more...]
Timothy, Titus and Christ’s return
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. In previous columns, we briefly surveyed Paul’s letters to the Philippians and Thessalonians, with an emphasis on passages previewing the return of Christ. Here, we see what the apostle writes to Timothy and Titus. 1 Timothy 6:13-16 – "In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good … [Read more...]
The Watchtower Society and its numbers game
In a Nov. 22 article published by the Associated Press (“Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours”), journalist Peter Smith reports an abrupt change in the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society’s practice of requiring its members to report their hours in door-to-door ministry. Smith writes that the Watchtower Society has, for the past century, publicly reported the hours spent by members in door-to-door witnessing. Those hours became … [Read more...]
Paul’s anticipation of Christ’s return
This is another in a series of excerpts from What Every Christian Should Know About the Return of Jesus, released by High Street Press and available at Amazon.com. How could “the worst” of sinners, suffering confinement in Rome, write a letter to a distant church, expressing gratitude and joy? Paul’s letter to the Philippians is a remarkable epistle that proclaims the joys of knowing Christ, the rewards of persevering in the faith, and the secret of contentment. Paul writes to thank the … [Read more...]
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