Death By Love

Real people. Real sin. Transformed lives. Deep theology meets gritty pastoral experiences as Death by Love explains the practical implications of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. This compilation of heartfelt letters written from a pastor to his people is for all those who have sinned and have been sinned against.





Death by Love is a unique book on the cross of Jesus Christ. While many books debate the finer points of the doctrine of the atonement, what is often lost are the real-life implications of Jesus’ death on the cross for those who have sinned and have been sinned against. Written in the form of pastoral letters, Death by Love outlines the twelve primary effects of Jesus’ death on the cross and connects each to the life of a different individual.



Driscoll, one of America’s most influential pastors, and Breshears, a respected theologian, help readers understand, appreciate, and trust in Jesus’ work on the cross in a way that will transform their lives. Both deeply theological and intensely practical, this book shows how everyone can find hope through the death of Jesus Christ.



“This book is brutally honest about sin and suffering, and wonderfully hopeful as it points us to our true Savior.”
Timothy S. Lane, Executive Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

“The stories portrayed in the chapters of this book are all too real, but more importantly, the pastoral responses offer riveting applications of the cross for true and lasting transformation.”
Bruce A. Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Practical and powerful. It applies the sufficiency of Jesus to the real-life challenges we face in the church every day. If you work with hurting people you need Death by Love.”
Dan Jarrell, Teaching Pastor, ChangePoint Church, Anchorage, Alaska

“A key reason for my confidence in this book is its brilliant presentation of the historic theology of the cross and how it defends reprehensible attacks against it.”
Gregg R. Allison, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“The authors connect squarely with our ever-changing culture, declaring the central doctrine of Jesus’ death and why it is important.”
Bill Mounce, President, BiblicalTraining.org

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Death is not Dying--for the Christian

Rachel Barkley was a dear believer who shared her view of death (the Biblical view) before she died. Watch here:

http://deathisnotdying.com/eventvideo/

Helpful Discussions on Prayer

Colossians 4:2 "Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving."

Don Carson


John Piper








Now that you have a taste of Piper's clips on prayer--check out the resources below for full length sermons and articles:
http://www.desiringgod.org/Search/?search=Prayer

Desiring God 2009 National Conference: With Calvin in the Theater of God

http://www.desiringgod.org/Events/NationalConferences/Archives/2009/

http://www.theaterofgod.com/

Click on the following names and titles to read, listen or watch:

Julius Kim
At Work and Worship in the Theater of God

Doug Wilson
The Sacred Script in the Theater of God
Calvin, the Bible, and the Western World

Marvin Olasky
The Secular Script in the Theater of God
Calvin on the Christian Meaning of Public Life

Mark Talbot
The Broken Stage in the Theater of God
Sin and Suffering in Calvin's World

Conference Panel Discussion

Sam Storms
The Final Act in the Theater of God
Calvin on the Joy of the Last Resurrection

John Piper
Jesus Christ as Denouement in the Theater of God
Calvin and the Supremacy of Christ in All Things

40 Days For Life

http://www.40daysforlife.com/about.cfm

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:
Prayer and fasting
Constant vigil
Community outreach
40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion in America.

Join the NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN! http://www.lifechain.net/

LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception.

Sunday
Oct. 4, 2009
2:00-3:30 p.m.Burlington

Meet at 2 pm at Salvation Army’s Park Shelter (behind Aldi’s on Agency St.) for corporate prayer and to get a sign. From 2:30-3:30 pm, we’ll stand on the sidewalk along Agency Street (east to Roosevelt and west till across from Hy-Vee)

We’ll pray in silence, being careful not to block the sidewalk for walkers, or to block access to any driveways for businesses.

Proverbs 31:8-9

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.