Kindle is having a sale on theological books. Click to order them. The sale won’t last long. These are NOT recommendations from Maranatha Baptist Seminary. This is just a collection for your perusal. Some of the prices are amazing. Buy with discernment. Allison, Greg – Historical Theology ($5.99) Begg, Alistair - The Hand of God ($4.99) Begg, Alistair - [...]
About Larry Oats
Dr. Larry Oats is currently the Dean of Maranatha Baptist Seminary, and has served in a variety of faculty and administrative position during his 40 year career at Maranatha.
The Bible
March 31, 2013 By 1 Comment
Easter Sunday will see the last installment of The Bible. While I have not seen all of the previous programs, I have seen bits and pieces, enough to realize that the series leaves some big holes in the Old Testament, takes some liberties with the stories, and is too Catholic for me. Nevertheless, I find [...]
The Greatest Generation
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When we think about the Greatest Generation, most of us think of WW2 battlefields and the sacrifice that the generation who grew up in the depression, served their country in Europe and the Pacific, gave their lives, and those who lived came home to build the greatest country the world has even seen. Fox News [...]
Happy New Year from Maranatha Baptist Seminary
January 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
While purely symbolic, the start of a new year leads many people to consider some change in their lives. We live in a world where change seems to be the only constant anymore, and much of that change makes many of us nervous. Change is not inherently a bad thing, however. New Year’s Resolutions are [...]
Joy to the World
December 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Christ, and Christ alone, brings joy. People seek for happiness in the widest possible ways, but Jesus is the sole source of joy. I was recently in an officially atheistic country and was, frankly, surprised to see the Christmas decorations – not in the homes of believers, but in the businesses in the city. Years [...]
What should I do?
October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What should I do? What does God want me to do in any given situation? What is the Christian thing to do? Is God concerned about everything I do? Does God care if the Packers win or lose? These are questions Christians face every day. The Bible does not give us instructions to cover every [...]
Paul Tripp, Dangerous Calling
October 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
Westminster has a special sale on Paul Tripp, Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry.Tripp is well known for his counseling books. The publisher describes the book as follows: After traveling the globe and speaking to thousands of churches worldwide, Paul David Tripp has discovered a serious problem within pastoral culture. He is [...]
The Dark Night Rises
July 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those murdered and injured in the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. We were all reminded of the similar shooting in Columbine. We rejoice in the outpouring of love and compassion to the families affected by this wicked act. We, like so many others, cannot conceive of [...]
Chick-fil-A Takes a Stand
July 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chick-fil-A Stands, Chicago Stumbles Chick-fil-A is a privately held company, whose owners are born again believers who hold traditional values. In a recent interview, their CEO declared his belief in traditional marriage. He said nothing about discriminating in hiring or serving customers. He simply stated his values. Chick-fil-A is seeking to increase its northern exposure. [...]
Congratulations Dr. Mayes
June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Dr. Preston Mayes. Dr. Mayes successfully defended his dissertation and has been awarded his Ph.D. in Old Testament. His dissertation was “The Resident Alien, the Fatherless, and the Widow in Deuteronomy: the Priority of Relationship with Israel’s God for Social Benevolence.” Dr. Mayes’ completion of his PhD means that every faculty member at [...]