Christ’s first coming did not promise “peace on earth,” instead it brought increasing conflict between people, that is, until he returns to establish a permanent peace.
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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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- Anderson, Robert. The Lord from Heaven. Kregel Publications, 1978.
- Carson, D. A. How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering & Evil. Baker Books, 1990.
- Foxe, John. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. The John C. Winston Co., 1926.
- Hefley, James and Marti. By Their Blood: Christian Martyrs of the 20th Century. Baker Books, 1996.
- Henry, Matthew. The Pleasantness of a Religious Life: A Puritan’s View of the Good Life. Christian Focus, 1998.
- Holmes, Arthur F. War and Christian Ethics: Classic Readings on the Morality of War. Baker Books, 1975.
- Johnson, Barbara. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy. Word Publishing, 1990.
- Lewis, C.S. The Problem of Pain. Macmillan Publishing, 1962.
- McKeehan, Toby and Mark Heimermann. Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus. Albury Publishing, 1999.
- Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflicts. Baker Books, 1997.
- Tada, Joni Eareckson. Heaven: Your Real Home. Zondervan, 1997.
- Water, Mark. The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs. Baker Books, 2001.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.