#Matthew Everhard

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by Matthew Everhard | It may be that we use the word "supernatural" all too loosely. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274) made a three-fold distinction between the categories of natural, preternatural, and supernatural which I think is helpful. In his morphology, the latter term should be restricted exclusively to such occurrences...

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Christian Faith and Other Faiths YouTube Channels

Good YouTube Channels about the Christian Faith, Christian Apologetics and other faiths, please note, the author of this post may not agree with everything put out, by the below YouTubers or share their beliefs, their world view or ideas on the Christian Faith and other faiths

Above Reproach Ministry https://www.youtube.com/@AboveReproachMinistry

Becket Cook https://www.youtube.com/@BecketCook

Biblical Hebrew https://www.youtube.com/@bibhebrew

Core Issues Trust https://www.youtube.com/@coreissuestrust

Capturing Christianity https://www.youtube.com/@CapturingChristianity

Conversations That Matter https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThatMatterpodcast

Cross Examined https://www.youtube.com/@CrossExamined

Christian Faith https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianFaith

Dr Sean McDowell https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell

Dr. Scott M. Sullivan https://www.youtube.com/@DrScottMSullivan

Dr. Chip Bennett https://www.youtube.com/@drchipbennett

Expedition Bible https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionBible

Gems of Truth https://www.youtube.com/@gemsoftruth

Kap Chatfield https://www.youtube.com/@KapChatfield/videos

Kirk Cameron on TBN https://www.youtube.com/@KirkCameronTBN

Matthew Everhard https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewEverhard

Mike Winger https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger

Melissa Dougherty https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty

Premier Unbelievable? https://www.youtube.com/@PremierUnbelievable

Parable - Religious History Documentaries https://www.youtube.com/@ParableChannel

Ryan Reeves https://www.youtube.com/@RyanReevesM

Religion For Breakfast https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast

Rev Dan https://www.youtube.com/@monoingles

Stand to Reason https://www.youtube.com/@STRvideos

Southern Evangelical Seminary https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernEvangelicalSeminary

The Gracious Guest https://www.youtube.com/@TheGraciousGuest

The Geologian - Joshua Woodard https://www.youtube.com/@thegeologian

THE BEAT by Allen Parr https://www.youtube.com/@thebeatagp

Other YouTube channels on the subject can be found at the links below

Christian computer and media user - Christian Faith and Other Faiths YouTube Channels

Christian student uk - Christian Faith and Other Faiths YouTube Channels

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TGIF: Roundup for March 10, 2023

We are pleased to announce two new members to the SOLA Editorial Board! Faith Chang and Tom Sugimura will be contributing articles and curating content for our website.

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“The successor of Hudson Taylor as leader of the China Inland Mission never sought fame but was remembered for his earnest prayers.”

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“Instead of forcing us to pay for what our actions deserve, he removes our transgressions, covers our sin, and doesn’t keep tabs on our iniquity.”

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“Even if you remember only one sentence of a book, that one sentence can create an immeasurable moment, a flash of insight that shapes you forever.”

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Tom Sugimura: 10 Tips for Reading the Entire Bible with Your Kids

“Prayerfully seek your children’s salvation. Remember that every child is born as an unbeliever who must respond to Christ with faith and repentance.”

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“For the battered and burnt out Christian, weighed down by the impossibility of bringing Jesus a worthy enough offering, Mary’s story reminds us that God is not only a good Giver but a gracious Receiver.”

Cory Ishida: Letters from Grandpa: “This is the Way”

“Jesus is ‘The Way’ to eternal life and abundant life here on earth. By accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord, studying the Bible, and living it out, we become the people of The Way.”

SOLA Network: Introducing Two New SOLA Editorial Board Members for 2023

We are pleased to announce two new members to the SOLA Editorial Board. Faith Chang and Tom Sugimura will be contributing articles and curating content for our website.

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Features Sunday Tapes: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death / Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me / God is the Strength of My Heart and My Portion Forever / Turn Your Eyes / By Faith / Rehearsal

Book Reviews Holy Living: Matthew Everhard shares Jonathan Edwards’s seventy resolutions for living the Christian life. The Old and the New: Laurent Clemenceau presents Christ as the center of both testaments.

Recommendations TGC: 4 Features of Christ-Centered Preaching SOLA Network: Finding God in High School, College, and Beyond: An Interview with Author Izzy Koo

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Features Sunday Tapes: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death / Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me / God is the Strength of My Heart and My Portion Forever / Turn Your Eyes / By Faith / Rehearsal

Book Reviews Holy Living: Matthew Everhard shares Jonathan Edwards’s seventy resolutions for living the Christian life. The Old and the New: Laurent Clemenceau presents Christ as the center of both testaments.

Recommendations DesiringGod: I Sing My Way Through Pain: Three Lessons in Resilient Joy SOLA Network: Finding God in High School, College, and Beyond: An Interview with Author Izzy Koo

Schedule: English (Children’s Worship) 3/12 Matt (Danny) 3/19 Ray (Chloe) 3/26 Bambang (Aaron) 4/2 Aaron *Palm Sunday* (Ray) 4/9 Bambang *Easter* (Matt) 4/16 Ray (Jen) 4/23 Matt (Danny) 4/30 Ian (Aaron) 5/7 Aaron (Ray) 5/14 Bambang *Mother’s Day* (Matt) 5/21 Ray (Chloe) 5/28 Matt (Aaron) 6/4 Aaron (Jen) 6/11 Bambang (Danny) 6/18 Ray *Father’s Day* (Chloe) 6/25 Matt (Aaron) 7/2 Aaron 7/9 Bambang 7/16 Ray 7/23 Matt 7/30 Ian 8/6 Aaron 8/13 Bambang 8/20 Ray 8/27 Matt 9/3 Aaron 9/10 Bambang 9/17 Ray 9/24 Matt

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Book Review: Holy Living, by Matthew Everhard

What do Jonathan Edwards’s Resolutions reveal about his life and mind? In Holy Living, Matthew Everhard shares Jonathan Edwards’s Seventy Resolutions for Living the Christian Life.

A Prolific Writing Life for Spiritual Purposes

In just over a tight 150 pages, Everhard’s scholarship on Jonathan Edwards is presented through the lens of his famous resolutions. He explains each resolution while referencing Edwards’s other works. The book is divided into 3 parts that correspond to 3 categories of the resolutions: (1) Existential resolutions: the meaning and purpose of life, (2) ethical resolutions: how then should we live? and (3) eschatological resolutions: the brevity of life and eternal world to come.” 

I was fascinated by Edwards’ prolific writing life. “He wrote not so much for publication as for self-expansion and improvement.” His writing served his spiritual life, particularly in helping him match his head to his heart. This Puritan mindset is explained towards the beginning of the book: “For the Puritans, the distinction between religion and relationship was a false dichotomy; Christianity was self-evidently a soul-deep relationship with he Living God through the work of Christ, empowered by the presence of the Holy Spirit.” His hard work and spiritual life remain inspiring.

An Emphasis on Personal Holiness

While Everhard makes reference and comments on Edwards’ published works, I was most interested in his “Blank Bible.” These were notes that he kept as a running commentary on the Bible. While these would eventually be published, I was amazed at how engaged he was with Scripture for his own edification.

There are also moments where Edwards’ humanity and an awareness of his sin come out. For example, in his 60th resolution, he resolves to examine himself when his feelings are out of order. Everhard reports that Edwards had noted a parallel entry in his journal regarding a fight he had with his parents. Everhard also comments on a number of Edwards’ resolutions that regard his speech. The emphasis on his personal holiness is remarkable.

The Resolutions Remain Inspiring

I was most moved in the section that focused on Edwards’ resolutions regarding the brevity of this life and the eternal world to come. It seems like wasted time was a vice that Edwards particularly disliked. Everhard recalls Edwards’ sermons “The Preciousness of Time” and “Redeeming the Time.”

The book ends by reminding us that Edwards is still a stained-glass saint. While we may be quick to champion and maybe even idolize, his life still has the marks of a fallen and sinful human. Nevertheless, the resolutions remain inspiring — and we can all do our best to resolve to live a life for Christ.

I received a media copy of Holy Living and this is my honest review. Find more of my book reviews and follow Dive In, Dig Deep on Instagram - my account dedicated to Bibles and books to see the beauty of the Bible and the role of reading in the Christian life. To read all of my book reviews and to receive all of the free eBooks I find on the web, subscribe to my free newsletter.

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Missing You by Blake McGrath

Choreography by Tessandra Chavez

Directed & Filmed by Tim Milgram

Dancers: Blake McGrath, Sean Lew, Kaycee Rice, Connor Gormley, Marie Spieldenner, Emma Hauser, Zack Everhart, Shannon Kelly, Ashlynn Chong, Erin Smith, Tori Kent, Leconte Banks, Jazz Smith, Ellie Soto, Brian Davis, Riley Groot, Matthew Kubitz, Tori Caro, Jacqueline Barone

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Take a listen I to some our episode on the teaching series Unknown.

Matthew Everhard and Brandon Queen start the season with an introduction and dedication to the book he wrote. Enjoy this sample of our new episode that will be available for consumption on Friday at 9:00 am! Join us and let’s learn about the unknown people that built about church purely on faith.

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Dr. Dr. Matthew Everhard: Love God with All Your Mind (#3)--Revelation, ...

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When we say 'Amen!' with our lips, we are affirming with our heart that what has been said is joyfully true. We unite our minds together in prayer with our brothers and sisters who pray alongside us, and affirm with the historic church that Jesus is Lord!

Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard

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One of the questions that I receive as a Reformed minister from those outside of our theological tradition is this: "If predestination is true, why should we evangelize?" Superficially, the question makes sense and I don't blame anyone for asking it. If God is sovereign over who is saved and...

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Matthew Everhard: Three Disciplines of a Happy Christian Leader: Learning from the Theologian of Joy http://bit.ly/2PufVs6

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Book Review: ‘A Place to Hide: Equipping Moms to Survive A Public Shooting’ by Matthew Everhard | Sadly, our culture is changing quickly and our cities are disintegrating before our eyes. Violent crime, dangerous immigration trends, and one public shooting after another seem to fill the headlines. McShaffrey’s book will help you and your loved ones to make crucial decisions no matter where the next dangerous outbreak takes place. A Place…

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Devotional Classics: The Valley of Vision Matthew Everhard | length: 6mins 6secs

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by Matthew Everhard | I have had quite a few people ask me about whether or not Jonathan Edwards was a 5-point Calvinist. Some folks who have studied Edwards even a little bit know that he held to some – well –  strange and unusual views, particularly with reference to idealism and occasionalism. In my view, however, most...

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by Matthew Everhard | Our church celebrates the Lord's Supper on the first week of each new month. Some celebrate communion more often and some less. Either way, we always announce in advance that the Supper is coming so that our people have the opportunity to take due time to prepare their hearts for ...