Online: Book: Trail Of Blood

I love this little book by J. M. Carroll.  It gives a concise church history starting from the time of Christ and his apostles and traces it from how Christ set it up to the variety of churches we have today.  If you were to buy this book online it would typically cost about $2.00 and it would come as a small pamphlet with tiny writing.  But guess what?  It's online now and I wanted to share it with you.  Visit this link HERE to read it online.

For the most part this book follows closely the history of Ana-Baptists (Baptists) but also loosely follows other church histories, including persecution done to the Baptists through the ages by many denominations.

J.M. Carrol dedicated his life to researching church history (and wasn't a Baptist when he started), and does a fantastic job, even giving you many of his references at the end of the book so that you can try to find some of the original materials for yourself to look up the info.  Of course some of these materials are probably not available, but many of them are, such as Fox's Book of Martyrs.

I hope you enjoy this read.  Once again, here is the link.

Blessings!

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Scholar Contest!

It's time for another giveaway!

This month we're starting a scholar contest.  What's a scholar contest?  The name we've decided to give to any contest where we give away books on the Bible or Christianity that will help you learn and grow as a Christian.  Cool huh?

This being the first scholar contest, it will be the easiest.  The prize?  Check out the blue book in the picture.  A brand new, sealed copy of The Answer Book: A Helpbook For Christians, by Th.D. Samuel C. Gipp.

Personally I love Gipp's books.  They're always clear, concise, easy to understand, enjoyable to read, and full of factual information with references so you can look up the information he gives you.

This particular book has 62 common questions and answers new and sometimes seasoned Christians ask about the King James Bible and controversy surrounding it.  Examples of a few of the questions answered in the Q & A format are:

#4 What about the archaic words?
#8 Where do Bible manuscripts come from?
#29 Can a translation be inspired?
#38 Is the New King James Version an improvement?
#40 Is the NIV trustworthy?
#48 Wasn't the Textus Receptus named after 1611?

What to do to win?
Simple, just post a comment below to this post and tell me three things you'd like to see a study or article on in the future of this site.  Ideas could be a specific set of scriptures, a certain book, a specific topic, something in Christian news, something in Christian life today, or anything else having to do with the Word of God.

This contest is twofold.  One: somebody wins this awesome book just by giving their opinion.  Two: people who leave a comment below are telling us what they want to see written about on this blog in the future.

This contest runs until Saturday March 26, 2011 at 11:59 pm.  Whoever has posted 3 ideas below will be entered into a drawing.  The first person who's name is drawn wins.

P.S. Be sure to post after you've signed into your Blogger or Google account so that I know who to give the prize to.  I will post the winner on March 27, 2011, and that person has one week to contact me with details of where to send the book, or else the next person drawn will get it.


** RECAP **

The Prize is: A brand new copy of "The Answer Book" by Dr. Samuel C. Gipp, Th.D.

To win: Sign into your Google or Blogger account, and post a comment below with 3 things you'd like to see written about on this blog.

Watch: for the winner to be posted on Sunday March 27, 2011.

Please note: We can only ship the book to an address within the USA.  Winner must be able to receive the prize in the US.  Thanks.

Looking forward to seeing your answers in the comment below!

Until then, blessings!

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Homeschool Resources Building Up

Our home school site is starting to bulk up with fun activities, games, and resources!  Check it out HERE!

Also, are you a teacher?  Are you a home school parent or grandparent?  We want to know about your free resources, your lesson plans, and your fun activities.  If you have a personal experience being a home school parent, feel free to share with us below! 

You can help contribute to our home school site and make it better for everyone!

Blessings!

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Church Service Online

Are you in a remote area where you are unable to attend church?  Perhaps you just haven't found a church home yet, or there are other reasons that you are unable to attend.  So why not spend Sunday morning watching an church service online?

HERE is a link to a Bible believing church that broadcasts all of their services.  This link takes you to an archive of services where you can watch a video of the full service (and I mean full, from music and greeting to message).  On their home page is a button entitled: "Watch Sunday Service" where they broadcast more recent services from beginning to end.  Obviously you can fast forward through music service and announcements if you feel the need to.

As always, it is still important to read and study your bible, but it is also nice to attend services, even if online, for in depth Bible study.

Enjoy, and blessings!

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