{"id":714,"date":"2018-07-10T15:51:44","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T14:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?page_id=714"},"modified":"2023-05-06T19:02:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T18:02:12","slug":"visit-my-main-website-at-www-pbthomas-com","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?page_id=714","title":{"rendered":"Books and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog contains all the Sermons and Bible Studies at North Springfield Baptist Church since 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also read my occasional reflections on Theology, Ministy and Mission at www.pbthomas.com\/thoughts<\/a><\/p>\n

I have written separately on outreach and evangelism at www.takingeveryopportunity.org<\/a><\/p>\n

BOOKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have published four books.<\/p>\n

Continue in what you have learned and believed
\nPublished by the College of Baptist Ministers 2023
\nISBN 978-1-9165035-9-5<\/p>\n

In one of his last letters, the apostle Paul wrote to his apprentice, Timothy, \u201cWhat you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching with faith and love in Christ Jesus\u201d (2 Tim 1:13). He repeated that exhortation. \u201cAnd the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others\u201d (2 Tim 2:2). As I reach retirement from pastoral ministry, I have been reflecting. Which of \u201cthe things you have heard me say\u201d would I most hope the churches I have served might remember and wish to pass on?
\nThrough the years, I hope my ministry has made it easier rather than harder for other people to follow Jesus. Within that, here are ten vital truths which have shaped and characterised all my preaching and teaching, beginning with the most important.<\/p>\n

1 God loves you!
\n2 Eternal life is our relationship with God
\n3 Prayer is at the heart of our relationship with God
\n4 The work of the Holy Spirit is essential
\n5 The Bible remains central to Christian life and faith
\n6 Effective outreach to today\u2019s world is vital
\n7 Being a disciple is very important
\n8 Church is not an optional extra for Christians
\n9 Science and Christian faith \u2013 not either\/or but both\/and
\n10 The church still needs ministers<\/p>\n

These principles have always been important to me, and this compilation of sermons and articles explores them in turn. Paul also urged Timothy, \u201cBut as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it\u201d (2 Tim 3:14 in the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021). That is my hope and my prayer for myself, for my friends and for my churches: keep on going.
\nI have put these important messages together in my new book, \u201cContinue in what you have learned and believed\u201d, published by the College of Baptist Ministers. If you would like an free electronic copy, or to buy a print edition, do get in touch!<\/p>\n

Prepared To Give An Answer\"\"<\/p>\n

Christians want to share their faith with their friends but many are scared that they won\u2019t know what to say.
\nBy preparing ourselves to give an answer, every Christian can be more confident, wise, bold and effective in talking about Jesus.
\nFor more details of Prepared To Give An Answer click here<\/a>.
\nOrder your copy from the publisher
\nhttp:\/\/www.fast-print.net\/bookshop\/1942\/prepared-to-give-an-answer<\/p>\n

Making Disciples One-to-One \u2013 Courses for Christian Growth\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cSpiritual friendships\u201d \u201cSoul friends\u201d \u201cPrayer buddies\u201d \u201cSpiritual direction\u201d \u201cSpiritual formation\u201d \u201cMentoring\u201d
\nPractical courses to help us all grow as Christians
\nFor more details of Making Disciples One-to-One click here<\/a>
\nMaking Disciples One-to-One is now out of print but you can still order a copy from me.
\nEmail: peter@pbthomas.com<\/p>\n

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\nThe Whole Story \u2013 Reading the Entire New Testament in Three Months<\/p>\n

A daily reading plan, introductions and questions for individuals and small groups.
\nFor more details of The Whole Story click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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