Resources that have helped us
This article is one in a series on "Leaving the Message" - you are currently in the article that is in bold:
- Why are Ministers are leaving the Message?
- Testimonies of Ex-Message Believers
- How should I leave?
- What should we believe?
- Mistakes to avoid when leaving the message
- What have we learned?
- Biblical resources that have helped us
- The Theological Consequences of Leaving the Message
- Leaving The Message
- Research Sources for William Branham and His Message
- Invitation to Eternal Life
When we left the message, we did not know where to turn. We had been taught that anything outside of the message, was false. Was there truth anywhere to be found?
The following are resources that people referred us to, or that we found through searching that internet, that have been of significant spiritual benefit to us. We are not saying that they are perfect or that we agree with everything that they have to say. We are definitely not pointing to any man or organization. Rather, these resources have helped us in coming to grips with the problems we found in the message and have helped us draw closer to Christ:
The Alpha Course
We would highly recommend that you attend an Alpha course. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the historic Christian faith. It runs all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. Alphas generally have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation. And coming out of the message, those things are extremely helpful. You will also get a chance to meet some good non-message Christians who are simply trying to help people find out more about Jesus.
You can find a church near you that puts on the Alpha course by clicking here.
Books
- What's so Amazing about Grace by Philip Yancey
- Crazylove by Francis Chan
- Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
- The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
- The Forgotten God by Francis Chan
- The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
- The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey
- The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg
- Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne A. Grudem. Lectures by Wayne Grudem to accompany the book are available on iTunes
Audio and/or Video
Video
- Sermons by Jeff Bucknam
- The Alpha Course - A Practical Introduction to Christianity - start with week 1 and listen to the entire series
- Stop and Think by Francis Chan
- Sermons by Francis Chan
- Look at the Book by John Piper
Podcasts
- Northview sermons
- Northview podcast answering questions that come out of the sermons
- Podcast for women
- Andy Stanely sermons - North Point Church
- Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast
- Podcasts by Timothy Keller