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Loosening the Bonds of Injustice

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slaverymonument2Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58

What is our responsibility to those who are oppressed, to  those  who are brutally mistreated, denied their legal rights, and treated  as less than  human? PBS aired an  American  Experience special May 16 on the Freedom Riders, members of CORE who in 1961 rode through  the deep south to protest the racial injustice that was being perpetrated against African Americans. This is a profoundly disturbing presentation of what happens when we as Christians lose sight of God's commands to us, and allow evil acts and  wickedness to  be upheld as the normal course of affairs.

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Part Two on Counterfeit gods

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TimKellerTim Keller continues his discussion of the danger of counterfeit gods in the church and the world today. This is from a talk at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO., from September, 2011.

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Obedient Faith

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Am I willing to struggle and fail to follow Christ? Below is a clip from Candle in the Dark, a movie based on the story of William Carey, missionary to India in the early 19th century.

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Counterfeit gods in church

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TimKellerWhat counterfeit gods exist in the world, and the church, today? Tim Keller, in a presentation at The Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, in September 2011, discusses this in part one.

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Sharing the Word

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Below is a clip from a movie, entitled Wycliffe, about one of the more extraordinary, and yet little-known, Christians. Simply put, he believed what the Bible said, and lived his life according to the gospel.  John Wycliffe, a 14th century reformer whose life was devoted to living the word of God, and spreading the good news about Christ throughout England. He was a professor at Oxford, but ran into trouble with the Catholic church when he wrote and preached against the enormous wealth the church held throughout the world. Wycliffe (also spelled Wyclif) proposed selling most of the lands and giving the proceeds to the poor.

An excellent resource, and also an interesting perspective on Wycliffe, is none other than the online Catholic Encyclopedia.

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More Articles ...

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Reflections to Consider

  • Balance

    In writing about Spirit Filled Spirituality Boa discusses Walking in the Power of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit, and… Read More

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    Worshipping God in spirit and truth begins with a willingness to participate with God’s spirit in changing who we are.… Read More
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Favorites

  • Best of EM Bounds on Prayer +

    This is a compilation of some of the writings by E.M. Bounds. I've read a fair amount of books on… Read More

  • Prayer - Does it Make Any Difference, Philip Yancey +

    Contemporary classic that probes the meaning of prayer for 21st century believers, and provides extended, personal anecdotes from a wide… Read More

  • Prayer, Ole Hallesby and Clarence J. Carlsen +

    This is a little known work which has a significant impact on those who read it. Read More

  • From Unceasing Thinking to Unceasing Prayer +

    Our minds are always active. We analyze, reflect, daydream, or dream. There is not a moment during the day or… Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • Introduction to The Death of Death..by JI Packer +

    INTRODUCTORY ESSAY ___ to John Owen's The Death Of Death in the Death of Christ ___ By J.I. Packer _________… Read More

  • An Interview with Os Guiness on the 25th Anniversary of Francis Schaeffer's Death-Justin Taylor, 2009 +

    Next week (May 15) will be the 25th anniversary of the death of Francis Schaeffer, who died in his home… Read More

  • Fate Worse than Death? Julie Moore +

    Jephthah's unfortunatedaughterMy journey through the Bible, which, I'll admit, sometimes feels like a slog, uncovers some pretty crazy things. Read More

  • DEATH HAS BEEN SWALLOWED UP BY DEATH by Gavin Ortlund +

    Editors' note: This series explores key doctrines of the Christian faith and their practical ramifications for everyday life. Earlier in… Read More
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