It is our goal to season the world with the gospel, to make the known and speak the name of Jesus Christ. Our efforts in past years have seen us regularly visit Japan and more recently, the Lummi Native American tribe in Washington state and Ecuardor. 2006JapanJune 17 – July 3 We have an active … Continued
Dr. Larry Pettegrew came to IBC’s 2005 Prophecy Conference this year to speak on “The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments.” The teaching was excellent as Dr. Pettegrew sought to expound what Scripture teaches about the Spirit and how the ministry of the Spirit has been distorted and misunderstood.
Review of the Book of LeadershipAuthor: John MacArthurBy Gary Takahashi MacArthur’s purpose in writing this book was not to target church leaders alone but all believers period. He makes it clear that all believers in every kind of leadership imaginable are called to be spiritual leaders, whether he is the manager of the widget factory, … Continued
Introduction to the Attributes of God downloadBy Gary Takahashi Before we begin our study of such an awesome topic as the attributes of God, it is necessary that we make some preliminary remarks. First of all, though we may study all our lives, we can never know all that there is to know concerning God. … Continued
Fool’s Gold: Discerning Truth in an Age of ErrorBy John MacArthur, general editorReviewed by Gary Takahashi The purpose of the book is stated in the editor’s (John MacArthur) introduction: “This book, then, is a plea for discernment. It is a reminder that God’s truth is a precious commodity that must be handled carefully — not … Continued
Jonathan Edwards: A New BiographyBy Ian MurrayBook Review by Gary Takahashi Ian Murray is no stranger when it comes to Christian biography. He has written the definitive two volume authorized biography of D. Martin Lloyd Jones (he served as Lloyd Jones’ assistant at Westminster Chapel (1956-59) and at Grace Chapel (1961-69), A. W. Pink, and … Continued
King of the Cannibals: The Story of John G. PatonMissionary to the New Hebridesby Jim CromartyReviewed by Gabriel Oh On October 13th, 1973, a Uruguayan airplane crashed into the snow coated Andes Mountains, killing nearly half of the 45 passengers onboard. The surviving 27 individuals found themselves living the next several days on a limited … Continued
Excerpted from Donald S. Whitney, Simplify Your Spiritual Life LEAVE A SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE “A good man,” says Proverbs 13:22, “leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Leaving a material and financial inheritance in a wise manner is good stewardship and can be a great blessing to your heirs. But have you considered ways to leave … Continued
1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in … Continued
This weekend I was reminded of the story of Michaiah. You might not recall his name, but he was a peculiar prophet in the time of wicked Ahab, king of Israel. His story is only one chapter long in 2 Chronicles 18, but it is timeless to those who stand for truth. During the time … Continued