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Ethnos360 is a mission organization focused on helping local churches reach tribal people with the gospel. For an example of the kind of work it entails, watch Awayo, the story of a tribal man who listened to NTM missionaries teach the Bible. Also, New Tribes Bible Institute provides excellent Bible teaching, which I highly recommend.
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Want a comprehensive overview of the Bible? Watch this VideoBook free online. It is made by Goodseed, a ministry that helps people make sense of the Bible by teaching chronologically from creation to Christ and presenting it in a way relevant to the audience. This is the same way we plan to present the truth to a tribal group one day. I have given away many copies of the 'Stranger' book. You may also download the Audiobook mp3 files for free from their website, as well as the free eBook (after you create a login).
If you want to be challenged about the concepts involved in planting a church in a different culture, this site is for you. On it, you will find articles by various contributors from various organizations, but who all have some insight into the church fulfilling the Great Commission.
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Creation and Apologetics
Answers in Genesis seeks to help the church fulfill the great commission by emphasizing a literal Genesis. This is often neglected by many Christians and undermines our faith. Many videos on a variety of creation-related subjects, are available on the Video on Demand page.
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Creation Ministries International is dedicated to keeping Christians up to date and informed on issues about science and the Bible. Creation Magazine Live is viewable online and downloadable, and free to copy. These hour long videos contain an overview of the kind of information available in Creation Magazine.
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Crossexamined.org is a ministry that seeks to address the problem of so many youth leaving the church because of teaching they received in school and in College. Frank Turek, the president, speaks out about young people being told that Christianity is true, but not why it is true. He presents arguments for absolute truth, the existence of God, and the validity of the Bible. The video series and the book I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist are also excellent resources.
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Bible Study Tools
Constable's Commentary
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Dr. Thomas L. Constable's study notes on the entire Bible are available online for free. Each book is a separate .pdf file which can be viewed online or downloaded.
Positive Views: the free grace of God Another great study tool, the NET Bible includes many helpful translator's notes, as well as the ability to lookup each Greek or Hebrew word behind the English. It also includes Constable's Notes, which are linked to each chapter. It is possible to highlight the Biblical text and make your own notes. As a collection of short articles that highlight the free-ness of God's grace, gracelife.org is a great resource. Charlie Bing, the founder and director, is interested in advancing the truth of God's Word and its testimony of His free gift of eternal life. Teacher and writer, Dr. J.B. Hixson, makes many notes and class audios available for free on his website. We find them to be doctrinally sound and helpful in understanding the Word. His main areas of expertise are in end times prophecy and issues regarding salvation. |