Jesus possesses absolute authority over our lives, so it is critical to be mindful of his commands & commissions, and it behooves us to be diligent to do them.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. SCM Press Ltd., 1959.
- Chantry, Walter J. Today’s Gospel: Authentic or Synthetic? Banner of Truth, 1970.
- Dyer, Larry E. Baptism: The Believer’s First Obedience. Kregel Publications, 2000.
- Kistler, Don. Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian. Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, 1997.
- MacArthur, John. The Gospel According to Jesus: What is Authentic Faith? Zondervan, 2008.
- MacArthur, John. The Gospel According to the Apostles: The Role of Works in the Life of Faith. Thomas Nelson, 2005.
- Metzger, Will. Tell The Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People. InterVarsity, 1984.
- Miller, C. John. Repentance and the 20th Century Man. Christian Literature Crusade, 1975.
- Peters, George N. H. The Theocratic Kingdom (3 volumes). Kregel Publications, 1988.
- Piper, John. What Jesus Demands from the World. Crossway Books, 2006.
- Roberts, Richard Owen. Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel. Crossway Books, 2002.
- Stowell, Joseph. Eternity: Reclaiming a Passion for What Endures. Moody Press, 1995.
- Watson, Thomas. The Doctrine of Repentance. Banner of Truth, 1987.
- White, Jerry. Choosing Plan A in a Plan B World: Living Out the Lordship of Christ. NavPress, 1987.