Christian Resources
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General Christian Resources
On-Line Study Bibles
Bible Study Tools
Classic Writings
Christian Classics Library: Famous writings by hundreds of authors including Augustine, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, John Bunyon. Maintained by Wheaton College.
Early Church Fathers: Writings by Justin Martyr, Clement of Alexandria, Cyprian, Augustine, and many others. Maintained by Wheaton College.
Reference Works: Concordance: Search the KJV, ASV, YLT, and Darby versions of the Bible, Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary, Easton's Bible Dictionary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible, Nave's Topical Bible and many more reference works. Maintained by Wheaton College.
Organizations
Ligonier Ministries features the teaching of Dr. R.C. Sproul, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Knox Theological Seminary in Ft.Lauderdale, FL. "Ligonier Ministries' purpose is to awaken as many people as possible to the holiness of God by proclaiming, teaching, and defending God's holiness in all its fullness." Many folks at church subscribe to Ligonier's Tabletalk Journal.
Alliance for Confessing Evangelicals (ACE) - formerly Christians United for Reformation (CURE)
Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics: The Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics is a nonprofit organization established for the purpose of promoting Reformed Theology and Apologetics on the World Wide Web.
Apologetics is that field of Christian study that seeks to answer the challenges of cults, philosophy, false doctrines, and whatever else would seek to undermine its truth.
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." (NIV.) 1 Peter 3:15
Reasons to Believe: Reasons To Believe is an international, interdenominational ministry established to communicate the uniquely factual basis for belief in the Bible as the wholly true Word of God and for personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics: "The Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics is a nonprofit organization established for the purpose of promoting Reformed Theology and Apologetics on the World Wide Web."
Renewing Your Mind: Ligonier Ministries with R.C. Sproul. Apologetics from a reformed perspective.
Christian Apologetics & Research Center: Examines cults, philosophy, and many other issues.
Access Research Network: Discussion of Intelligent Design featuring the work of Phil Johnson, Michael Behe and others.
Christian Research Institute: Examines cults and false doctrine.
Stand to Reason: "Stand to Reason trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square." - Greg Koukl
Southern California Center for Christian Studies: Tapes on apologetics, featuring the late Dr. Greg Bahnsen. SCCCS also offer study programs (MA) in apologetics and philosophy.
Ten Reasons to Believe: 10 Reasons To Believe from Radio Bible Class is dedicated to not only helping Christians understand what they believe, but also helping those who do not "follow Christ" understand what Christianity is all about. Please click on one of the sections below to find out more.
The Seminary and College of the Presbyterian Church in America
Other Reformed Seminaries & Colleges
Christian News Organizations
World Magazine: This is an international newsmagazine written to "help Christians apply the Bible to their understanding of and response to everyday events. To achieve this by reporting the news on a weekly basis in an interesting, accurate, and arresting fashion. To accompany reporting with practical commentary on current events and issues from a perspective committed to the final authority of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. And to assist in developing a Christian understanding of the world, rather than accepting existing secular ideologies."
Local News
Los Angeles Times: The LA Times will keep you up to date on many of the key events in our community and world. Pray for our city and community!
Los Angeles Daily News: The Daily News will keep you up to date on many of the key events in our community and world. Pray for our city and community!
PCA publications
Great Commission Publications. "GCP is a ministry of two denominations: the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. GCP's place among Christian educational publishers is that we operate from a Reformed perspective and seek to reflect the distinctive doctrines of grace."
Other Resources