When Christ is exalted, promoted or presented we should expect and be prepared for increased opposition and antagonism against us and the truth.
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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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- Bruce, F. F. The Defense of the Gospel in the New Testament, revised edition. Eerdmans, 1977.
- Carson, D. A. How Long O Lord? Reflections on Suffering & Evil. Baker Books, 1990.
- Carson, D. A. Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns. Zondervan, 2000.
- Craig, William Lane. Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics. Crossway Books, 1994.
- Geisler, Norman L. Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics. Baker Books, 1999.
- Hefley, James and Marti. By Their Blood: Christian Martyrs of the 20th Century. Baker Books, 1996.
- Lewis, C.S. The Problem of Pain. Macmillan Publishing, 1962.
- McCartney, Dan G. Why Does It Have to Hurt? The Meaning of Christian Suffering. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- McKeehan, Toby and Mark Heimermann. Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus. Albury Publishing, 1999.
- St. James, Rebecca. Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God. FaithWords, 2005.
- Water, Mark. The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs. Baker Books, 2001.
- Wiersbe, Warren. Classic Sermons on Suffering. Kregel Publishing, 1984.
- Wilson, Bill. A Ready Defense: The Best of Josh McDowell. Thomas Nelson, 1993.
- Woodbridge, John. Ambassadors For Christ: Distinguished Representatives of the Message in the World. MBI, 1994.