Not Just Bibles A Guide to Christian Resources on the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- v 1.5v Part 6 of 22 August 18, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Contents] [Next Section] [Comments] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. World Wide Web Sites: A-B ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION OF BIBLE COLLEGES [new 4/96] http://www.aabc.org/ The leading provider of accreditation and other services for Bible colleges in the United States and Canada. Included are a Directory of Colleges that includes accredited institutions, candidates for accreditation, and applicants for accreditation. An on-line document describes the process of accreditation, and another document answers the user question: "How do I know ifa Bible College is for me?" Also available is a list of publications and an order form. AABC Directory of Colleges: http://www.aabc.org/COLLEGES.htm ACTS 17:11 TOPICAL BIBLE STUDIES [new 7/96] http://www.acts17-11.com/studies.html Acts 17:11 is a series of very good in-depth Bible Studies that have been developed as applied theology over the years through the work of Dean and Laura VanDruff. The series is divided into 10 basic sections. Start Here includes files on Repentence, The Blood, The Light, Death to Self. Food For Thought includes Knowledge, Theology, The Truth, and Faith. What Does the Scripture Say About includes Money, The Gospel, and Fear of God. Spicier Fare includes The Revelation of Joseph, God's Wrat, The End of the Age, Hearing God, Glory, and Conviction. Hot Off the Grill includes new files that are continually being added to this archive. Christian Living includes The Disciplines, Prayer, The Name, and Servanthood. Church Issues includes Servant Authority, Discernment, Fellowship, and The Cross. When Bad Things Happen, includes The Discipline of the Lord, Tests, Trials, & Suffering, and, Temptations or Attacks from Satan. Really Meaty Stuff includes Spiritual Adultery Bible Study. The final section includes Background and Development Information. Highly recommended. VanDruff Home Page: http://www.acts17-11.com/ ADD NEWS FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES [new 4/96] http://members.aol.com/addnews/ ADD News is a bi-monthly newsletter from Penrise Publishing, devoted entirely to Attention Deficit Disorder and related topics. In each issue is provided the most current news and information about attention deficit disorders. ADD News for Christians analyzes the latest books, articles and research findings,then present the most useful information in a single, easy to read newsletter, all from a Christian perspective. In addition to news and feature articles, they present reviews of books, audio and video tapes, as well as other resources on the subject of ADD/ADHD. And, they encourage readers to write and share experiences with ADD in their own families. Available on line is the latest ADD News (also described in the newsletters/ journals section of this guide. From our survey, book reviews include: The Hyperactive Child,by Grant Martin, M.D., You and Your ADD Child, by Paul Warren, M.D., and Judy Capehart, M.Ed., and Honey, Are You Listening?..., by Rich and Jerilyn Fowler. ADD News' Christian Resource Guide: Attention Deficit Disorder is a bibliographical outline, including the book review links. Found in the Scripture Focus section is an article entitled Impulsive Children, Imperfect Parents, by publisher John W. Penrise. John and Company also provide Morre ADD Web Sites found on the network. Be sure to see Jack Dekker's site (a link is proviced), which includes more ADD resources. ADVANCE [new 6/96] http://www.xc.org/Brigada/advance/advindex.html Praying for Unreached Peoples and Persecuted Believers, Advance is a free publication of Kainos Press, Richmond, VA 23229, and distributed through the Brigada group here on the network. (See the Mail-based Services section of this guide.) This is an exceptionally informative newsletter that is presented in the following sections: The Gospel for Every People; The Persecuted Church; Spiritual Forces of Darkness; Rejoice!; Networking; Front Lines; etc. An outstanding resource for missions. AGAPE COMMUNITY CHURCH (AMHERST, MA) [new 8/96] http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/2478/ Provided on line are several quite interesting documents relating to the following: What is Agape Community Church?; The Alliance for Renewal Churches; Purpose Statement; Membering; and, The Covental Understanding. As a member of the Alliance for Renewal Churches, Agapé Community Church shares in a common vision for the church. First, they see the church as the primary presence of God's redemptive purpose on earth in this era. As churches they are to demonstate the power of the Gospel through their corporate life and to proclaim God's redemptive purposes to neighbors and to the world. Second, they see the church giving to God the glory due him through worship and good works. The church community, therefore, prioritizes worship toward God, the proclamation of God's redemptive work and good works toward their neighbors in the world. The church is constantly renewing and being renewed because it is composed of imperfect by saved people in a changing world. Therefore, they see the need to welcome the winds of renewal and be open to change. AGAPE EUROPE ONLINE [new 4/96] http://www.webcom.com/~nlnnet/agape.html An affiliate of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Offers links throughout Europe. Extensive list of links to other Christian ministries as well. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL [new 6/96] http://www.airserv.xc.org/ Air Serve International is a humanitarian agency providing aviation and related services in developing nations. Involvement favors programs which nurture self-reliance, build hope and encourage initiative. Air Serv's primary objective is to provide safe, dependable and cost effective air transportation to relief and development agencies such as private voluntary agencies (PVOs/NGOs), UN agencies, embassy aid missions, multilateral and national government agencies. Air Serv does not operate large, cargo-type aircraft on long international flights but rather specializes in single, twin-engine and occasionally larger aircraft operations in remote or transport deficient areas within the affected areas. This site contains recent news specific to Air Serve involvement, and information on how to become involved with the objectives of the ministry. ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND [new 7/96] http://www.xir.com/ADF/index.shtml Archive of articles at Christian Internet Resources. Christian Internet Resources: http://www.xir.com/ AMEN - BILL BURKETT [new 7/96] http://www.goshen.net/amen/ The Apostles' Doctrine of AD 33 Applied Today. Missionary and evangelist Bill Burkett has been ministering for 32 years, preached in 32 nations, including Brazil, East and West Europe, Africa, and India. His doctrine is solid Biblical doctrine. The thrust of his miistry is a challenge to the errors of modern ecumenical neo-evangelists. Mr. Burkett is a founding member of Hope Christian Charity Mission (Boyarka, Ukraine), and Editor of Amen magazine. Available on site is Frontline News, a publication of Commission, Inc., founded by evangelist Burkett. Under development at the time of our survey is Spirit, soul and Body. Selah Publications, the print outreach of Commission, Inc. is well represented on site with files on line (under the heading Selah Publications) and books that may be ordered (under the heading The Selah Bookshelf). A small sampling of the appreciable collection of files that are available on line includes: A Word About Christian Greeting; Faith of Our Fathers - The Character of Polycarp: Second Century Godliness; Greek Word Study in Galatians; It Seemed Good Unto Us; Pentecostal But Not Charismatic; Practical Holiness Commentary - Holiness from Genesis to Revelation; The Difference Between Holiness and Righteousness; The Kosmos - What Superficial Christians Don't Want To Know About Worldliness; What Is a Neo-Gnostic? Site Index: http://www.goshen.net/amen/siteind.htm AMERICA'S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE [new 4/96] http://www.mcs.com/~dougp/a/heritage.html "With malice toward none; charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan - to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations." -- Abraham Lincoln. America's Christian Heritage is devoted to giving honor and glory to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, who has sustained America. Indeed, In God We Trust! The people of USA have been fortunate in receiving blessings from the Almighty God, not as an elect people but because the Word was preached, and His Word does not return to Him empty. This page is a tribute to the hearts of leaders in this country that were transformed by the Good News, the result of the Great Commission. Provided by the developers of this site are basic documents through which the Founding Fathers honored God: The Mayflower Compact, excerpts from the Declaration to Take Up Arms, The Declaration of Independence, The Star Spangled Banner (the full text), and President George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. Quotes from the Founding Fathers: Franklin, Madison, Henry, Jefferson, John Adams, John Jay, James Wilson, Benjamin Rush, John Quincy Adams, Abigail Aams, Andrew Jackson and others are assembled here. From "America's Abraham", Abraham Lincoln, find The Emancipation Proclamation, and read Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address. Various quotes from leaders of this century, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Booker T. Washington, Woodrow Wilson, George Washington Carver, T.S. Eliot, Harry Truman, and Douglas MacArthur continue to recall the history of Christians who have loved their God and cared for their country. Also available at this site is documentation about partial birth abortions and an e-mail link to the President of the United States. MAY IT BE that our children (all children) may live to continue this treasured tradition. Recommended. THE AMERICAN NIGHTWATCH [new 4/96] http://www.goshen.net/tanw/ An evangelical Christian organization that promotes Scriptural Christianity. The American Nightwatch interprets Scripture in a manner that is consistent with a traditional understanding of God's Word and with Christian orthodoxy as understood by believing Protestants. Included are articles by Reverend Sterling Durgy (The Future You Cannot Avoid, Things That Abide, Pain and Compassion, Personal Responsibility, The Importance of the Family in God's Plan, Handling Scripture Wisely and Profitably, The Cost of Devotion, The Triumph of the Risen Christ), Attorny David Hnath (Reconciliation- For the Church, Not the Courts!, Time- Our Biggest Enemy, Income Taxes- A "Necessary Evil"?), and Christian Counsellor Robert McLaughlin (Taking the Lives of Some for the Health of Others: Fetal Tissue Transplant, Healing for Victims of Abuse: Evaluating Inner Child Therapy, Entertainment and Violence, Focusing Our Minds, The Strategy of the Cults) American Night Watch also provides a list of printed publications that are available, including American Night Watch Newsletter (samples available on line, and reportered in the newsletters/ journals section of this guide). The Bible Study and Commentary Section includes two documents: Laying a Foundation for Revival, The Temptation of Christ. AMERICAN RELIGION INFORMATION CENTER (ARIC) [new 4/96] http://www.cwo.com/~folc/aric.html ARIC's purpose is to warn, equip and mobilize the church to meet the challenge of the cults, the New Age movement, the occult and world religions. ARIC is dedicated to facilitating Christian growth in sound doctrine and spiritual discernment and to furthering the proclamation and defense of the historic Christian gospel, thus serving both educational and evangelistic functions. ARIC's Director John W. Morehead speaks before thousands each year at churches, Bible colleges and mission conferences. A former cult member himself, he has over ten years experience in researching, writing and teaching on cults, the New Age Movement and world religions. He has worked with the Interfaith Witness Department of the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, and the apologetics ministry of Mars Hill Missionary Outreach. Currently he is the director of American Religion Information Center. Provided on from this set of web pages are access to ARIC Newsletter (described elsewhere in this guide), descriptive files on various relevant topics, announcements, and an Opinion page. AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC AFFILIATION (ASA) [new 4/96] http://ursa.calvin.edu/chemistry/ASA/ A fellowship of men and women of science and disciplines that can relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science. ASA purposes "to investigate any area relating Christian faith and science" and "to make known the results of such investigations for comment and criticism by the Christian community and by the scientific community." Available at this site is a thorough description of who ASA is, why ASA has been established, and ASA goals; providing visitors with the sense of care that ASA has used in making its position amongst the scientific community one that honors the Lord. You will find a very interesting on-line search utility for articles that have appeared in all 46 volumes of ASA's Journal, Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith. The database is also available in downloadable .zip form for Windows compatable machines, and in a FileMaker 2.1 database (Compact Pro compression, and binhexed) for the Macintosh operating system. The section on ASA Papers and Discussions On-line includes scholarly articles from Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith, its predecessor, Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation, and the ASA newsletter, and a very nicely menued archive of ASA's on-line discussion list archive. (See descriptions of the journal, newsletter and discussion list at appropriate entries in this guide.) There is also a comprehensive bibliography of the writings of Donald M. MacKay prepared by Marvin McDonald. ANABAPTISTS: A "PRIVATE ENTERPRIZE" ANABAPTIST WWW SITE http://www.tcfarm.com/~mroth/ Mark Roth's unofficial page. A pronounced and distinctive conservative - Anabaptist - Christianity tone and emphasis. His objective is to represent both historical and Biblical Anabaptism. Text available in Spanish. ANKERBERG THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE [new 8/96] http://www.ankerberg.com The Institute features monthly articles addressing classical questions, current events, cults, the occult as well as frequently asked questions from the John Ankerberg Show. This site offers quality discussions and research on many of the difficult issues facing today's Christian church. At the time of our survey sections included Classical Questions: Who is Jesus Christ? The Verdict of History; Current Events: Are the Scientific Studies Claiming Biological Support for Homosexuality Credible?; Cults: What Are the Basic Beliefs of the New Age World View?; and, Occult: What is the Occult?. The FAQ Library includes documents like: Who Was Nostradomus and Was He a Genuine Prophet?; How are UFOs Impacting Mankind?; What are UFOs?, and so forth. There is a good online order catalog featuring video and audio tapes and written transcripts, divided into the following categories: World Religions and Cults, Proofs for the Truth of Christianity, Social Issues, Prophecy, New Age Movement, Lectures by Dr. Ankerberg, The 1991 Apologetics Conference, Books, and the Anker Series. ANSWERS IN ACTION http://www.power.net/users/aia/ Founded by Bob and Gretchen Passantino, AIA is an organization training Christians to adopt and promote a Christian world view in every area of life. The core of the Answers In Action ministry is a commitment to helping individuals find the truth and grow in Christian commitment and activism. Themes ranging from book reviews, non-Christian relgions and cults, apologetics, theology, Bible, and contemporary issues. Typical articles include, Battling for the Minds and Hearts of Our Children, Exposing Sin in Our Church, What About Halloween?, Magic: The Gathering, articles on moral relativism and euthanasia. ANSWERS IN GENESIS [new 3/96] http://www.ChristianAnswers.net/aig/aighome.html Answers in Genesis is a non-profit, evangelistic organization dedicated to spreading the truths of the book of Genesis through seminars, publications, and radio broadcasts. Additionally AIG endeavors to show that a false view of origins (i.e., evolution) is at the foundation of many of our social ills. A substantial number of scholarly articles from the AIG's Creation Magazine and Newsletter are available. APOLOGIA [new 6/96] http://www.eskimo.com/~think/apologia/ Provided by Paul Nanson, moderator of the Apologia List, here on the internet, is a first-rate apologetics site, centered on a Biblical interpretation of Scripture. The site holds a combination of unique resources made available on-site, and links to selected apologetic and related resources at remote sites. Information is presented under the following main categories: Creeds, Confessions and Catechisms, Christian Worldview, Contemporary Issues, Classic Apologetics, Compelling Arguments, Contradictions Refuted, Critics Answered, Creations and Cosmology, Cults and Comparative Religion, Canons and Codices, Concordonances, Commentaries and Other Study Aids, and, Continuing Education. Highly recommended. Related aFTP site: ftp://ftp.eskimo.com/u/t/think/ ARROWHEAD PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL [new 4/96] http://www.mdalink.com/api/ A media ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. API is dedicated to serving the body of Christ through the production of quality video promotionals, documentaries, training tapes, radio programs, and interactive multimedia presentations. ARTFL (UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO) http://tuna.uchicago.edu/homes/BIBLES.html Latin, German, French and English versions of the Bible are available here with a flexible search engine. ARTHURIAN LEGEND PAGE [new 8/96] http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Collver_Home_Page/taruthur.htm The Legend of King Arthur and his court at Camelot has been one of the most enduring tales in western literature. Stories of his personal life, his knights, and the glory of his battles have been passed down for generations. Although King Arthur dreamed of peace and order, his life was marked with tragedy and ended in chaos. King Arthur's wife did not love him; his best friend betrayed him; and his own son killed him. The tale is so fascinating that each generation of writers returns to the popular imagery of the Legend. The earliest stories of King Arthur center on the achievements of the King and his knights in battle. Women were minor characters, if they were included at all. They were not mentioned except at the end of a battle, when the men needed to be treated for their injuries. As the legend evolved, so did the role of women. -- from the introduction, The Changing Role of Women In the Arthurian Legend, by Terra Collver, Thesis, Concordia University (Mequon, WI), 1996. Also included are a Chronology of Arthurian Literature, an Arthur Bibliography, and links to related internet sites. Read, and enjoy. Collver Home Page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Collver_Home_Page/ ARTISTS FOR ISRAEL INTERNATIONAL http://www.afii.org AFII is an international group, focused on Messianic Judiaism. Involved in Scripture translation, building a library of new materials. Former students all over the world are using their artistic talents , all pioneers in their respective fields, to hasten the Bias haMoshiach. ASIA PACIFIC EDUCATION OFFICE [revised 6/96] http://www.apeo.org/ A ministry of the Assemblies of God, USA. Online registration required. APEO's aim is to provide assistance to the educational ministries of the Assemblies of God churches throughout the Asia Pacific region. APEO serves Assembly of God educational ministries in: Australia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kampuchea, Kiribati, Laos, Korea, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pohnpei, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, French Polynesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu and Vietnam. The site is divided into sections containing information about APEO, access to directories, News and Events, APEO Personnel, Bible School Resources, Church Ministry Resources, and Leadership Resources. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH (USA) [new 4/96] http://www.ag.org/ Official site for the Assemblies of God, USA. Provided are doctrinal statements, including official and paraphrased editions of the core points of the Assemblies of God Church, with links to Bible verse. Several supporting documents are available, and more theological and doctrinal text will be added. Ministries include the Michael Cardone Media Center, which specializes in the production and reproduction of audio and video tapes. Publications available include ICI University's DATElines (described in the newsletters/ journals section of this guide). Educational and Research facilities include official links to A/G endorsed colleges, institutes and seminaries. Also provided is an extensive unofficial listing of all known Assemblies of God networking sites, including national sites, and special ministries. This is rounded out by a listing of other internet sites, as well as an excellent survey of internet search utilities with the commensurate links. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD WORLD MISSIONS (AUSTRLAIA) [new 4/96] http://www.teksupport.net.au/~aogwm/ Included are an excellent selection of missions promotional material, a Prayer Hotline, Missionary Training Program, Child Sponsorship Program, and Assemblies of God World Relief. Mission News from Around the World includes links to various networking sties. Other sections include Missions Video Catalogue, Youth Missions, World Missions publications, Unreached Peoples Ministry, ACTION Program for national pastors support, Regional, Country Information, Maps, etc., and Other Missions Sites. ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS SERVICES (AIMS) [new 4/96] http://www.aims.org/ Included are sections on China Harvest, Harvest Fellowship, COMPUTE (Coalition of Motivated Professionals Using Technology for Evangelism). The 10-40 Window Alliance focuses on Central and Eastern Asia, The Middle East, and Northern Africa, providing short fact sheets about various cities, including prayer needs. The CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) Alliance provides information on Language Aids, Travel, Places to Visit, News Agencies reporting on CIS, Involvement, and Gateway Cities information. Various departments also include Music and Missions, Church Services, and Agency Services. ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOOLS AND SEMINARIES [new 3/96] http://www.goshen.net/access/ ACCESS presents an informed voice representing theological distance education. ACCESS provides assistance to other institutions committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Included at this site are general information about the organization, a directory of member addresses, and a soon to be networked ACCESS Newsletter. THE ASSOCIATION OF LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS [new 4/96] http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ethics/ Included are the current feature article and additional feature articles of Leadership and Ethics Newsletter. A "Leader of the Quarter" Nomination allows users to recommend and vote for their choice. There is an interactive Ethical Scenerios feature. Additionally are provided links to selected sites. ATHLETES IN ACTION [new 4/96] http://www.mdalink.com/aia/ The athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, International. AIA seeks to reach the United States and resource the world for Jesus Christ through the influence of sports. Europe: http://www.aiaintl.org/aia/ ATTENTION-DEFICIT DISORDER ARCHIVES [new 5/96] http://www.enteract.com/~peregrin/add/ Steven Foust provides an excellent collection of documentation reflecting a broad variety of concerns for Christians who want to know more about ADD. He has contributed to the forthcoming book, _Think Fast! The ADD Experience_, published by Underwood Press. Steven has developed a substantial archive that is easy to use because each file is presented with a descriptive digest. Section include: Legal Information (containing references to files dealing with your legal rights under IDEA, ADA, and other US Federal laws, as well as court cases which have established precedence); Educational Information (conataining information dealing with development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), as well as references to help teachers and parents of school-aged children); Reference Information (containing information on reference material, along with excerpts from selected books and, in some cases, entire books); Medical Information (containing medical information on ADD and information oncommonly prescribed medications); and, New Files (which have not yet been classified.) "God is looking for someone to raise His standard where you live. Could he be looking for you?" Recommended. Steve's Home Page: http://www.enteract.com/~peregrin/ AUDUBON PRESS [new 4/96] http://oscar.teclink.net/~audubon/ A not-for-profit educational ministry of Audubon Drive Bible Church. All costs of products are for the purpose of defraying the costs of the ministry. Audubon's theological basis is Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solo Christo, Soli Deo Gloria. The aim is toward recovery and establishing Expository Experimental Preaching, Worship According to the Word, Family Worship, Personal Discipleship, and Biblical Pastoral Oversight. Of the list of Christian material that edifies the evangelical Church and its leaders are online excerpts such as: Family Worship Songbook (tapes available); Rediscovering the Lost Treasure of Family Worship, Baptisim and Church Communion. A number of other books are noted online and a full list of publications can be ordered by e-mail. BACK TO THE BIBLE [new 7/96] http://www.gospelcom.net/bttb/ Back to the Bible, a ministry begun by Theodore Epp, and now being led by Dr. Woodrow Kroll provides information about its broadcasts, Back to the Bible, Gateway to Joy, and Confident Living, and its worldwide ministries at its web site. The ministry provides radio transcripts of the current day's program on line, as well as program and station listings. Its Resources section provides information and prices for the ministry's new products and special offers. BANGLA BAPTIST HOSPITAL [new 5/96] http://www.inet.co.th/org/bangkla/ The Bangkla Baptist Hospital is a non profit hospital owned by the Baptist Churches Foundation of Thailand and founded for the purpose of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the people of Thailand through medical ministry. BAPTIST BIBLE FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL [revised 4/96] http://www.bbfi.org/ Available are the Baptist Bible Tribune (described in the newsletters/ journals section of this guide), Sermons and Stories, information on churches, colleges, foreign missions and state fellowships, music and drama resources, and BBFI subscriber lists. Find an extensive collection of sermons, and stories & illustrations at this site. There are more morsals at BBFI than space in this guide permits; check it out. BEREAN CHRISTIAN INFORMATION SERVICE http://206.26.158.18/ The purpose of the Berean site is to provide information about Christianity to the Internet Community. This system will also be the home of several Christian organizations. BEYOND JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES http://www.cam.org/~pinnacl/beyondjw.htm Information presented for people who have left Jehovah's Witnesses, people who are thinking of leaving, people who have been forced to leave. It also contains helpful information for people who are thinking about joining. BIBLE ANALYSIS FOR SCHOLARS [new 7/96] http://www.chorus.cycor.ca/hahne/bible.html A part of Chorus: An Eclectic Meta-Resource for Academic Educational Computing in the Humanities, Humanities Canada. This section, by Harry Hahne, includes sections on Bible Search Software, Bible Fonts for Windows, Scholarly Essays, Related Courses, and Selected Internet Resources. THE BIBLE GATEWAY [revised 4/96] http://www.gospelcom.net/bible/ Presented at this location is the original and most extensive collection of Bible text on the internet. The project, which was initiated at Calvin College, includes The New American Standard, The Revised Standard Version, The King James Version, The Darby Bible, and Young's Literal Translation, in English. German, Swedish, Latin, French, Spanish, and Philippine Tagalog languages are also represented. Excellent instructional information, an online search utility, and thoughtful organization all make this particular resource the standard Bible reference set. THE BIBLE LEAGUE [new 6/96] http://www.bibleleague.xc.org/ An international, inter-denominational Scripture placement and church planting ministry founded in 1938. The Bible League's purpose is to provide Scriptures that bring people into the fellowship of Christ and His Church. Provided at this site are lead articles that detail specific events in areas of the world where the Bible League is Involved. The articles provide links to more information, including books that are available. By simply signing their guest book, readers can receive a copy of WORD POWER, an audio CD that contains 20+ true stories about the power of God's Word and the ministry of The Bible League around the world. Recommended. BIBLE & PUBLICATIONS ONLINE http://www.vir.com/bp/bp.htm Online Christian bookstore with selections of Bible software, an electronic bible, Bible visuals/teaching aids etc. BIBLE STUDIES (COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH) [new 4/96] http://www.execpc.com/~combapt/bstdl.html Bible Studies to Download or Print, by Pastor Todd Cook, of the Community Baptist Church, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Asked in outline form are basic questions with Scripture references. Topics include: Assurance of Salvation, Friendship, Heaven, Peace, and Salvation. There is also provided a main Bible message. THE BIBLE STUDY HOUR (JAMES MONTGOMERY BOICE) [revised 4/96] http://www.voicenet.com/%7Ebiblesh/ The Bible Study Hour is providing a daily Bible study as God's Word for Today. There is a large selection of books and tapes listed that may be ordered by phone or FAX. Included also are the radio program logs. There is a review defining Biblical Thinking, and an information page about the Bible Study Hour. Dr. Boice is one of todays leading scholars in the Reformed movement, and we are delighted to see The Bible Study Hour represented on the internet. BIBLICAL COUNSEL: RESOURCES FOR RENEWAL [new 3/96] http://users.aol.com/lettermen2/bcrrhome.html Subtitled, A Topical Annotated Bibliography of Works Containing Biblical Counsel for Persons Seeking Lasting Solutions to Life's Problems, these promotional pages still provide a substantial number of references. BIBLICAL COUNSELLING AND TRAINING CENTER [new 4/96] http://www.gatewy.net/~sgalloway/bctc4.html A Biblical approach to psychiatry is presented, and an explanation of the models: Non-Christian, Christian Eclectic Integration, and Biblical. A bibliography of recommended books related to counselling is listed. The is also presented a section on the New World order and New Age thinking. Included are links to Christian Groups that Expose New World Agendas as well as links to related non-Christian groups and New Age groups. "Prior to becoming a Christian, Sid Galloway, the BCTC director, was deeply involved in the New Age movement. During this time, he was aware of many of the then secret efforts of new age leaders to undermine the influence of Christianity and the national sovereignty of individual nations." BIBLICAL COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION [new 7/96] http://www.biblical-counsel.org/ BCA's goals are to help Christians overcome personal and interpersonal problems, to help heal and strengthen marriages, to help parents be successful in their childrearing efforts, to supply materials for discipleship training; and to supply materials for pastors, counselors, missionaries and other Christians who counsel. Provided are Question and Answer counselling articles (such as Counselling, Christians, and Christianity, and, Child Rearing -- Don't Just Take Anyone's Advice); and, Counselling pamphlets and articles (such as Jesus Was a Counselor, and, Marriage Roles in Biblical Balance). Forthcoming is an on-line version of Wendell E. Miller's book, Forgiveness: Power for Living. Also provided is distribution and sale information related to BCA publications. Personal counselling is not available from the BCA site. BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP HOMEPAGE [new 7/96] http://www.users.cts.com/sd/b/brennanp/ The work presented at this site is dedicated to the study of eldership and the restoration of Biblical eldership to our churches, which includes: plurality of leadership, no clergy - laity division, and humble servant leadership. There are presently three sets of documents available, including: Apologetic on Biblical Leadership, by Bo Salisbury; In Search of Biblical Church Leadership, by Rebecca L. Brennan; and, Rediscovering the Past: Biblical Eldership i Light of Scriptures and History, by Patrick J. Brennan, and Rebecca L. Brennan. Highlighted also is a listing of publications of Alexander Strauch, an adherent to Biblical eldership. Readers may also join the Biblical Eldership Discussion Group by making a request by the e-mail connection provided. BIBLICAL LITERATURE DOCUMENTED AT INNSBRUCK (BILDI) [new 4/96] http://starwww.uibk.ac.at/theologie/theologie-en.html University of Innsbruck, Austria. A free online bibliographic index documenting biblical and biblical-archaeological literature published in articles and monographs. Started as card-index file (1980-1984) the documentation is computerized since 1985. Currently it contains approximately 60,000 classified titles: about 30,000 titles out of 85 relevant and some 400 other periodicals; about 24,000 out of collected editions and Festschriften; the remaining titles are biblical monographs. German: http://starwww.uibk.ac.at/theologie/theologie-de.html BIBLICAL STUDIES FOUNDATION [new 3/96] http://www.bible.org/ Sections at this site include Old and New Testament Studies, Theology, History, Theological Journals (Bibliotheca Sacra online, and Westminster Theological Journal to follow), and Pastoral Helps, supported by online search capabilities. A discussion area is provided for: Old Testament Issues/Questions, New Testament Issues/Questions, New Testament Textual Criticism Issues/Questions, Theological Issues/Questions, Dispensational Study Group, Lordship Salvation Debate, and, Read/Download articles. BILLY GRAHAM CENTER ARCHIVES [NEW 8/96] http:/www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/archhp1.html The Center provides basic information about BGC's collections of primary sources documenting North American Protestant nondenominational evangelism and missions, with a special emphais on documents about Billy Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The BGC Archives also includes sections on Documents in the Spotlight (which will include exhibits on church history themes as well as individual documents of interest); a glossary and other helpful background information for anyone interested in using our collections about Billy Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. There is also a link to the home page of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; Transcripts of some of our oral history collections available through a connection to their gopher. Another connection to their gopher will make the text of several dozens of the guides to our individual collections available. There are detailed descriptions of services provided, such as inter-library loan procedures, preparing assignments for classes, loan of materials, off-site reference requests, etc. Pages are provided on special programs for home schooling families, local congregational archivists, and Wheaton College alumni. Various BGC Archives publications can be accessed, including the most recent issue of the BGC Archive newsletter. The archive provides links to other archives around the United States with material of related interest and to other archives on the campus of the Wheaton College. BIOLA UNIVERSITY [new 3/96] http://www.biola.edu/ Biola offers an interesting faculty magazine entitled "Connections" (see section 7 of this Guide), and are in the process of staging the appearance of two more periodicals, "The Journal of Psychology and Theology", and "Sundoulous". An extensive bibliography of faculty publications is available under the Talbot School of Theology. THE BLUE LETTER BIBLE [new 7/96] http://www.khouse.org/blueletter/ A project of Koinonia House, the Blud Letter Bible is a ministry to provide users access to a KJV Bible interlinked with Christian commentaries and reference tools. Presently the project has incorporated Naves Topical Bible, Vine's, Eastons, and the unabridged version of Matthew Henry's Commentary. Also on site s Dr. David Terasaka's article, Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The site is supported with help and introductoy files, site update information, a mission statement, and links to other sites. Recommended. BOB JONES UNIVERSITY (SC) http://www.bju.edu/ Check out the related site for the BJ University Press, which offers books for Christian schools and home schools, books for young readers, and text books. BJU Press: http://www.bju.edu/press/home.html BOOKS FOR A BETTER AMERICA [new 3/96] http://www.wp.com/bba/ A small business that specializes in books on America's Christian history as well as classic reprints such as Blackstone's Commentaries on the Law (the set of books that pointed Charles Finney to the Bible) and Madison's Debates on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. Wherever possible BBA tries to discount these books. Title include Great American Statesmen and Heros, by Catherine Millard; The Myth of Separation, by David Barton; Faith of Our Founding Fathers, by Tim LaHaye; The Rewriting of America's History by Catherine Millard; A Children's Companion to American History, by Catherine Millard, and so forth. Authors Peter Marshal and David Manuel, John Eidsome, Charles Crismier. Classical works includes Blackstone's Commentaries, The New England Primer, Noah Webster's Advice to the Young, and Lives of the Signers. BORROWED EVOLUTION [new 7/96] http://www.icis.on.ca/evolution/ Author Brian Robinson asks, Creation or Evolution? Two grand tehories offer to explain the origin of all reality, to answer the questions of science, and to answer the questions of life. Mr. Robinson's book, Borrowed Evolution, is the result of three years' research. Provided on line are information about Borrowed Evolution, including excerpts, chapter titles, and a list of charts. He also provides a number of vignettes from the book itself as an explanation of what the book accomplishes: Rests the Science Discussion; Examines Creation; Compares Evolution's Opposite Physical Explanations, and Evolution's Contrary Deeper Meanings; and, Concludes That Faulty Origin Beliefs Are Costly. Mr. Robinson, a layman Bible teacher, and former high school teacher and military electronics designer who now also makes trips to present illustrated conferences in a variety of situations. BRIGADA: YOUR GATEWAY TO MISSION NETWORKING [new 6/96] http://www.xc.org/Brigada/ Brigada purposes to be an "op center", a tool-box that can pull together the people, the resources, and the networks to aid in completing the task of reaching specific cities and people groups with the love of Jesus Christ. Included in this goal are the 100 Gateway Cities targeted for special prayer in the Praying Through the Window campaign for October. Brigada began with a simple question: What if a congregation or individual wanted to actually go to one of those 100 Gateway Cities? What if there were two, or three, or more? How would they ever meet? How could they pray for one another and share strategies, ideas, and joint plans -- so that we won't all have to duplicate effort and 'reinvent the wheel' during mobilization? From across the country, at AD2000 & Beyond's International Office, to SIL, to Global Mapping, to MARC, to CIN, to David Barrett's office, to Patrick Johnstone, and many others .... the message was the same... we need a network such as Brigada to find out what are the opportunities, the resources, and those responding. Brigada is a system of conferences and forums that allow you to network with others who share common interests in sharing God's love with previously unreached cities and peoples around the world. Basic information sections include detailed information about Brigada's projects in missions; Brigada Today (current international mission-related news); Advance (a super newsletter detailing mission events and needs around the world); Reaching the Least Reached Peoples (an innovative collection of tools to learn about People Groups, Prayer Profiles, and Cities, including research from PGC Research Group, the Joshua Project, AD 2000 & Beyond, the Caleb Project), detailed lists of the Brigada conferences, and links to related sites. Highly recommended. BROTHER MARK'S COLLECTION OF CHRISTIAN RESOURCES [revised 8/96] http://www.tpu.fi/~mark/Christian/ This site has been developed over the years by Brother Marko Jauhianen, in Finland. The resources, having been well developed since inception, are provided in Finnish and English languages. Brother Mark has included information in the following order: Christians & Non-Christians includes an introduction to Christianity and apologetics resources. The Resource Collection includes links to Bibles & Books, Bible Studies, Sermons & Articles, Church Life, Music, Miscellaneoous, and Collections. A section on Christian Life includes a collection of descriptive information including a document on the Spirit and the Bible, fundamentalism, and An Israel Love Story, and sections on Renewal, Theology, Church History, Miscellaneous, E-Zines, The popular Lighter Side, Christian Organizations, and Home Pages from Christians around the world, including "thumbs up" sites. Highly recommended. THE BRUDERHOF COMMUNITIES [new 4/96] http://www.bruderhof.org/ An international Anabaptist communial movement. At a local level, Bruderhof is involved in a variety of ways, including voluntary ambulance and fire service, prison ministry, and with social organizations and churches. In the last few years Bruderhof has made contacts further afield, and recent journeys have taken them to Russia, Europe, Iraq, Israel, New Zealand, Haiti, Africa, South and Central America, Korea, and Japan. Included is information about Bruderhof's history and mission, and Bruderhof's newsletter, Community Alive Today. Also find articles related to educating children. Plough Magazine is described elsewhere in this guide. Find a catalog and news releases of Plough Publishing House books, cassettes, and products. Featured in the New Releases section are excerpts and endorsements. For example, A Plea for Purity: Sex, Marriage and God, includes the following: Forward by Mother Teresa; Experience, Not Theory; Why I Wrote This Book; The Pure in Heart; The Service of Singleness; What About Divorce and Remarriage?; and, Parenthood and the Gift of Children. Review the resources in the Kids' Korner section, and there are sections on Confronting Social Problems, including Church issues, pacifism, poverty, shattered families, cults, and the death penalty. French: http://www.bruderhof.org/french/menu.htm German: http://www.bruderhof.org/german/menu.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Contents] [Next Section ] [Comments] [Pointing the Way] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document copyright (c) 1994-1996 by ICLnet. Reproduction and/or distribution for non-commercial purposes is permissible providing that the guide is left fully intact. Please do not modify this document in any way without prior written consent. Send additions or corrections to the compilers at the address noted in the introduction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------