742 Heart-Warming Poems
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Here are gathered some of the sweetest thoughts this side of Heaven—a storehouse of precious poems gleaned by John R. Rice himself. Over 310 authors are represented in this anthology (including Dr. Rice), besides scores of poems whose authors are unknown. This beautiful collection makes a great gift for all poetry lovers.
Adultery and Sex Perversion
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Something awful happens when people fall into adultery, the sin God hates. Sexual perversions destroy the very joy of living. With frankness and candor, Dr. Rice takes the reader through the Bible and shows God's attitude toward loose living and the "free sex" of the fast crowd. Homosexuality, abortion and more are discussed. Dr. Rice gives some of the causes of this moral decay and shows the reader the biblical encouragement and answers that Christians need.
A Good Man Lost Bad Man Saved
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In a world that says, "Get good to become saved," Dr. Rice shows the reader that Christ taught just the opposite--get saved to become good. In this powerful pamphlet, the author explains the parable of two men who went to the temple to pray. One was a man of high moral standards who knew there was a God, and yet he left a lost man. The second man—a bad man—frankly admitted, "I am a sinner," and yet he left the temple a saved man for all eternity. Dr. Rice States, "When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, he found that there where many 'which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.' To them He spoke this parable. If He preached in America today, He would need to preach it again!"
All Have Sinned
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From the premise of Romans 3:9-23, Dr. Rice proves from Scripture that there is no difference between moral man and drunkard, virtuous wife and harlot, good citizen and criminal, or believer and infidel when it comes to the fact of sin. All have sinned, so all need to be saved!
All Satan's Apples Have Worms
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On a Saturday evening, March 10, 1945, Dr. Rice found himself in the midst of the Christ for Cleveland Campaign, which was held at the Public Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. It was there he preached this classic sermon about the subtlety of the one who hates God and God's Children. Oh yes, Satan has beautiful apples, but each beautiful apple has worms!
Amusements for Christians
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Proper amusements for Christians are discussed from a threefold premise: first, everything to be done to the glory of God; second, the Bible has the answer to every problem; third, serving Christ is a happy business. Good times mean sweet fellowship with the Lord Jesus; good times with no regrets, no sad tomorrows, no reaping of wild oats and no burning of guilty consciences.
Angel's Christmas Message, The
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When Christ was born in Bethlehem, angels attended and announced His arrival. However, when focus is placed on the "messengers" instead of the "message," it is an improper emphasis. With a biblical declaration that will kindle a soul-winning fire in the heart, Dr. John R. Rice thoughtfully reminds us of the importance of the angel's miraculous announcement, proclaiming to the world—the Saviour has been born!
Apples of Gold
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The blessed Word of God says,"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver" (Prov. 25:11). In our memories we should store beautiful thoughts, stated in beautiful words. Poetry has a charm for the memory. Rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, parallelism and contrast all help us to remember beautiful thoughts. Christmas presents are more enjoyable for pretty wrappings. Many a wonderful thought can be better received, remembered and taught with a poem. Here are selected some of the best poems for enjoyment and use of Christians. Many of them have been used in THE SWORD OF THE LORD with great blessing, and we hope they prove heartwarming and blessed to thousands of others.
Are You Going to Heaven?
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Are you going to Heaven? Do you know your sins are forgiven? If youknew that you would die before this day is over, do you know that you would go
to Heaven?
hese questions are too important to wait. They need to be answered now. If
you cannot answer all of these questions with a firm YES,
Dr. John R. Rice has written this pamphlet just for you. In it, he tells of
the wonders of Heaven and the only way to Heaven—Jesus Christ.
Are You Thirsty?
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Thrist is one of the strongest physical needs we can experience. Water is vital for health, and even life itself. God uses this familiar need to picture our spiritual desires. The unsaved know the thirst of disappointment from worldly things they thought would satisfy their souls. Christians also experience spiritual thirst as they lack the joy in living and the power in service that Jesus gives. Dealing with causes and solutions for this condition, Dr. Rice stresses the abundance of the blessing God wants to pour out upon His children. Our excuses will avail nothing in the judgment. Won't you ask God for this holy thirst so He can quench it with his blessing upon you and make you a great blessing to others around you?
Backslider, The
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This is a wonderfully encouraging pamphlet for those who have looked away from God to find fulfillment. It was originally a chapter included in Dr. Rice's famous book "When Skeletons Come Out of Their Closets." Dr. Rice presents the subject in the following five divisions: 1) What is a backslider? 2) Why people backslide; the old Adamic nature. 3) The sorrows of backsliding. 4) Backsliders; saved or lost? 5) How to get back to full fellowship with God.
Banquet Invitation R. S. V. P.
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Taken from Luke 14:15-24, this pamphlet deals with the fact that Jesus invites all sinners to come to the heavenly feast without money and without price. Dr. Rice covers the invitation, the servant and man's silly excuses for not attending. The pamphlet is a chapter from Dr. Rice's book, "Immanuel—'God with Us.
Beware of False Prophets
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This represents an important treatment of false teaching and teachers. Included are evolution, modernism and many cults. Dr. Rice preaches a solemn warning to separate from them.
Bible Baptism
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Without regard for denominational preferences, Dr. Rice honestly searched the Scriptures for the answers to these and other pressing questions on this important subject. Each explanation is thorough, scholarly and understandable. Sincere Christians should want to have the thorough knowledge this book offers concerning baptism, the convert's first step of obedience to Christ.
Bible Facts About Heaven
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As a small boy, Dr. John R. Rice witnessed the Home-going of his beloved
mother. He heard her testimony in the last seconds that she could see Jesus
and her baby who had died. But what we know of that blessed Home does not
come from eyewitness testimony; it comes from the pages of God's Word.
Dr. Rice goes to the Scriptures to show us what God has revealed about the
place Jesus promised to prepare for those who receive Him as Saviour (John
14:1-3). But this is no seminary course. Rather, we learn the blessed
truths about the place, the people there, and our position in it.
Bible Garden
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This was the first book released after Dr. Rice's death on December 29, 1980. It is a collection of expanded sermon outlines from "The Twentieth Century's Mightiest Pen" taken directly from sermon notes carried to the pulpit by this giant of our day. These expanded Bible outlines, many with illustrations included, are divided into fourteen themes. The outlines from Dr. Rice's most famous and greatly used sermons are found therein. Especially will preachers and ministerial students want it for help in sermon building, but laymen will enjoy it, too. This is sixty-five years of sermons preached many places, condensed into one blessed volume. The fourteen important topics are: atonement, Christian life, God, judgment, miscellaneous, revival, salvation--how, salvation—need of, salvation—negelct of, sin, sin—fruits of, sinners, service, soul winning.
Bible Lessons on the Book of Revelation
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In this book, you will find Bible lessons—not sermons or addresses. They
are to be studied, and not carelessly or indifferently read. The textbook
is to be the Bible itself, open before you.
As you read, these Bible lessons will be of help in difficult places. They
will refer you to many references to other parts of the Bible, and
otherwise assist you in the study of the Word of God.
The unlearned man or school child can enter into the Holy of Holies and
feed on the richness of the Word of God. The learned student will likewise
find simple, accurate Scriptural help as he delves into the boundless
mysteries of the Word of God.
Biggest Job in the World - Soul Winning
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Dr. Rice gives us what we need—the motivation to be soul winners. He takes us from the Old Testament to the New and shows the dearest thing to God's heart is soul winning. This Bible study not only explains our responsibility to be soul winners, but also the "how-to" of reaching the lost. In the final chapter entitled, "The Sevenfold Sin of Not Winning Souls," the author reveals God's attitude toward Christians who fail to witness. The reading of this pamphlet will help you to have a heart for the lost.
Blessed Is the Nation
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From its founding, in times of revival and in times of spiritual
lukewarmness, America has identified itself with God. The biographies of
the Founding Fathers and the documents they penned are replete with
evidence to this effect.
America's unique rise among the nations was due to the blessing of God,
even as the exaltation of Israel in past days showed His hand in their
affairs. But every time Israel embraced apostasy, God's blessings were
removed—and so was Israel's freedom. America certainly has no more claim on
God's blessings than they did, and the current drift into apostasy can have
no better outcome.
Since our prosperity depends upon His blessing, and since His blessing
depends upon our recognition of Him, the hope for the nation is tied
directly to the responsible relationship that Christians have with their
God and their Saviour.
We pray that every Christian who reads this be moved in heart to a new love
for country, to a new sense of responsibility as a citizen of this country
which God has so richly blessed.
Born Again! Then What
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On August 3, 1977, in Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Rice preached this sermon to the attending crowd, and to the nation via television. This pamphlet deals with the topics of how to know you are saved; a born-again soul can never lose salvation; and public confession, baptism and church membership: how and why.
Burning Messages for 1970!
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Messages for January, 1970, on the Voice of Revival Broadcast: 1. Will You Die This Year?; 2. Godly Women Dress Like Christians, in "Modest Apparel"; 3. Will You Have a Christian Home in 1970?; 4. Don't Be Taken in by False Prophets in Your Denomination.
Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost?
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The message in this pamphlet has opened the door for thousands of readers into happiness and assurance and daily victory. However, before you read it, I earnestly beg you to settle the following questions: 1) Are you willing to take, without question, exactly what the Bible Itself says on this question? 2) Can you be humble enough to approach the subject with an open mind? 3) Are you willing to accept a salvation that honors Christ instead of honoring men? 4) Will you earnestly pray for the Holy Spirit to open your understanding and guide you into the truth of the Scripture on this question? If you can honestly say yes to these questions, we believe the doctrine discussed here will be forever settled in your mind.
Charismatic Movement, The
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In this volume, Dr. Rice reveals the truth about the modern-day charismatic
movement.
His scholarly and true to the Bible research combined with his God-given
ability to elaborate on the Scriptures provides an insightful look at how
the charismatic movement has strayed from true Christianity. Yet, in the
midst of his direct reproach, Dr. Rice's love and respect for all of God's
people continues to pour from the pages of this book.
Christ Is Coming Signs or No Signs
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Christ's coming is imminent. That means that Jesus may come at any moment. That means that there is no other prophesied event which may occur before Christ's coming. Nothing else needs to happen before Jesus may come. No signs need precede it. Jesus may come today. Are you ready?
Christ's Second Coming
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The second coming of Jesus Christ is the blessed hope of every biblilcally
informed Christian. Sadly, the great truths and teachings so clearly given
in Scripture which attest to the certainly of the event have frequently
been diminished in importance, altered in presentation or altogether
ignored.
Dr. John R. Rice correctly explains the Scriptures which relate (1) the
literal, physical return of Christ; (2) the miraculous restoration of
Israel; (3) the pretribulational rapture, when Christians are raised up to
meet Christ in the air; and (4) the circumstances and events which follow
the rapture. The immenent return of Christ, which the Bible teaches, does
not mean He is coming immediately. It does mean He could come immediately;
therefore, all of us should live in full anticipation of His return.
Church Members Who Make God Sick
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From Dr. Rice's larger work entitled, "The Ruin of a Christian", comes this pamphlet on the topic of lukewarmness. "I will spue thee out of my mouth." These are the words of the Lord Jesus, and our word "vomit" would seem to be a good translation of the word "spue." This message is given by Christ to the church at Laodicea, the last mentioned of the seven churches in Asia Minor to whom the Spirit sent messages by John, the writer of Revelation.
Come Back to Bethel
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Like Jacob of old, we need to return to early Christian joy and to sweet
promises, to meet God afresh, to be newly commissioned and to renew holy
vows.
Compromise Catastrophe, The
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According to Dr. John R. Rice, Jehoshaphat’s philosophy was “I’ll go
anywhere and preach for anybody as long as no strings are attached to my
message.”
The problems Jehoshaphat met were similar to the problems with which men
must deal today. He was a man of God in a world full of people who did not
love God. What should his attitude have been toward these men? How far did
he go with his fellowship? If he loved them enough to help them, would he
love them enough to compromise with them? If a man, in disobedience to God,
errs on the side of love and kindness, on the side of fellowship, how will
God deal with him? How will his sin affect his children and his generation?
Rice shows the sad results and the sorry outcome of this unwise and
unscriptural philosophy illustrated by the dealing of God with King
Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament.
Correction and Discipline of Children
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Truly one of the "touchiest" subjects among Christendom is this topic of how to discipline the young ones. Of course, Dr. Rice goes straight to the Word of God to get the answer which are sometimes unpopular. When we take into account that God holds parents responsible for their children's discipline, and that children are by nature wicked, it behooves us to be informed.
Count Your Blessings
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"Why be happy, it's easier to complain!" Such is the attitude of many a soul who would refer to themselves as a good Christian. As Dr. Rice points out, how can the redeemed child of God keep silence when the whole universe shouts the praises of God? So, Christian, count your blessings! Like the Old Testament character David, say to yourself, "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
Courtship and the Dangers of Petting
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In this age of lowering moral standards, every young person should read this pamphlet and be reminded of God's teaching on courtship and interpersonal relationship dating. Dr. John R. Rice presents this subject in a straightforward, yet tasteful manner. He gives advice and guidelines to help couples avoid sin and also gives suggestions for engaged couples. This is a valuable pamphlet for young people to guide them through the courtship years.
David and Bath-Sheba: A sermon
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This pamphlet on David and Bath-sheba, with its heart-searching analysis of the causes of David's sin, showing the progress of hidden sin and the terrible fourfold reaping, is one chapter in Dr. Rice's larger work, "What It Costs to Be a Good Christian." This message may irritate some. Others will agree with it but not be willing to pay the price demanded. Read this pamphlet. For you it might be a life-transforming experience.
Dear Catholic Friend
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The blood of Christ is the one great element that settles salvation for the believing sinner. Any other teaching is an assault on God's Word. It pushes Christ into the background, and His crown rights are violated! The overlordship of any church or self-appointed spiritual leader is not only unscriptural; it dishonors Christ. Every time there is a high church, there is a low Jesus. Every time there is a human priesthood, there is a low divine Saviourhood.
Divorce, the Wreck of Marriage
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With divorce so commonplace today, the questions arising from it must be answered according to God's law, not man's law. Does God recognize divorce? Are there Scriptural grounds for divorce? Should divorced people marry again? Should divorced people who have remarried break the second marriage? Not only does Dr. Rice answer these tough questions Scripturally, but he offers hope and help for damaged marriages in this informative pamphlet. There is an alternative for divorce. Read what Dr. Rice says about restoring lost love and happiness in marriage.
Do You Really Want to Be Spirit-Filled?
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Do you really want to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Then you may be! A sincere, deep-seated desire is itself a condition of the fullness of the Spirit. There are two other conditions. One is wholehearted obedience to Christ's soul-winning command, and the other is prevailing, importunate prayer. As you read this classic piece from Dr. Rice, examine your own heart to see if you really want to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Double Curse of Booze
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The Bible says, "Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also..." (Habakkuk 2:15). Is it all right to drink one drink as long as you don't get drunk? What was the "wine" in the New Testament? What are Christian's responsibilities toward drink? Dr. Rice examines these and other questions in this booklet.
Eight Gospel Absurdities
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Here are eight ridiculous absurdities that would follow if a saved person should become lost and go to Hell. We entreat you to read them carefully, check the Scriptures for yourself, and see how untrue to the Scriptures is the doctrine that souls may be lost after they are saved, that born-again Christians, children of God, may lose salvation and go to Hell.
Eternal Salvation
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It is vitally important to have a clear understanding of this most basic and fundamental doctrine of "Eternal Salvation." The truth is, if you do not understand the eternal security of God's people, you do not understand what it means to believe on Christ! In this classic pamphlet, Dr. Rice masterfully uses the Light of God's Word Itself to clearly reveal for us the simple truth behind this very important issue.
Evangelist, The
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Are evangelists still in the plan of God for the ministry of the twenty-first century, or are they outmoded and outdated? In "The Evangelist" Dr. John R. Rice, who was himself mightily used as an evangelist, gives an indepth study of the biblical teaching of this important work. The preacher who feels God's call as an evangelist will find inspiration and instruction of greatest value in these counsels of Dr. Rice. For others who work alongside the preacher-evangelist, the understanding gleaned from these pages will prove invaluable.
Evolution or the Bible: Which?
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In this pamphlet, Dr. Rice goes back to the very first verse of the Bible, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." There we find the detailed discussion of creation from the only One who would know about it, and He is God. There were no men present until God made man in His own image. There is no reliable record except the record of God Himself, the Creator.
Exceeding Abundantly Able God
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In this power-packed pamphlet, Dr. Rice expounds on a couple of verses in Ephesians which will set your heart to praising God for His wonderful goodness to mankind. "Dear troubled sinner, if your sins are as black as the pit of Hell, as wide as the ocean, as high as the Himalaya Mountains, and your life as dreary a waste as the Sahara Desert, God has grace to save. 'Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound' (Rom. 5:20). His power for revivals is greater than the coldness of human hearts. His Gospel is stronger than the resistance of sinners. His love never fails. Oh, today claim the unwasting fullness of the exceeding abundantly able God!"
Fall of a Preacher and His Restoration, The
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The Gospels tell in shocking detail the story of how Peter denied the Saviour, cursed and swore and quit the ministry. Fifteen verses are given to the story in Matthew, fifteen in Mark, fifteen in Luke, and ten in John. John 21 is given to the restoration of Peter to fellowship and service. It is a sad story, but a story full of meaning to every Christian.
Father, Mother, Home and Heaven
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The Bible has the plan for a Christian home. The Bible is the blueprint for everything good and happy. It is never out of date. If you want to know about doctrine, you find it in the Bible. If you want to know about methods, it is in the Bible. If you want to know about where a moral or righteous or spiritual principle is involved, the Bible has the answer. It tells how to have a Christian family and how to have a happy home life. Here Dr. Rice explains from the Bible how to have a truly Christian home.
Four Bible Judgments Coming By Evangelist John R. Rice As Preached on VOICE OF REVIVAL August, 1978
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Fullness of the Spirit
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How important is the Holy Spirit in our lives? Before Pentecost Jesus told His disciples: do not start any revivals yet; do not begin to preach yet; do not try to win souls yet. You are not ready. Instead, Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem, "until ye be endued with power from on high." This is remarkable! Jesus is talking to the men he handpicked—men whom Christ trained for three-and-a-half years; and yet He tells them not to preach or teach, but to wait. They were to wait for one thing—the power from on high. How can a believer have the fullness of the Spirit? Why do so few Christians have this power in their lives? Dr. Rice answers these questions and other questions in this powerful pamphlet. The fullness of the Spirit is a promise and a command to all believers. Do not live another day without seeking this fullness in your life!
Genesis—In The Beginning
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Are you appalled at the theory of evolution yet at a loss as to how to
defend creationism? Do you believe wholly in the Creator, yet are you not
able to answer the arguments of the evolutionists? In his book, "In the
Beginning" Dr. John R. Rice gives you the ammunition you need to shoot down
the worldly fiction concerning origins. Even the most minute point is
detailed to give insight and understanding as to how God planned,
established and set the world in order.
But this is more than a book to refute the silly claims of man's climbing
from beastly ancestry up toward civilization, the so-called Stone Age, etc.
It is one of the most "scientific" books available today dealing with the
truth about the worldwide Flood; the civilization before the Flood; the
world convulsions that destroyed and made over the face of the whole earth,
made the layers, the fossils, and coal beds, the radically different
climate after the Flood; and much, much more.
This book is for every Christian who wants to defend God as the Creator
clearly, concisely and correctly!
Getting the Soul-Winners Heart
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The simple instructions and illustrations in this booklet are what Dr. Hutson used for seventeen years to have converts and baptisms every week at the Forrest Hills Baptist Church. This same material first appeared in the soul winning column in THE SWORD OF THE LORD. At the request of many we decided to compile the material in this pamphlet form.
Giving Your Way to Prosperity
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Yes, it actually pays to give unto the Lord on the tithe and offering basis. It pays dollars and cents! It is possible that one may prosper financially by the right kind of giving. Liberal giving to God means that God will give liberally to us. From several Scripture references Dr. Rice explains how you can actually give your way to prosperity.
God's Authority In Home, Government & the Bible
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Dr. Rice challenges America to come back to God—in the home, in the school, and as citizens. Our freedoms are not without limits. Dr. Rice explains God's plan for authority and discipline. Here are Scripturally-based guidelines that bring prosperity and happiness. Whether in the home, church or community, God blesses those who follow His principles.
God's Sure Law of Sowing and Reaping
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f we weren't sure that sowing would lead to reaping, we would surely all starve! Who would risk being a farmer if there were only a vague, uncertain hope that the seed we sow would produce the crop we seek? The food industry is based upon the assurance that this natural law is true. Dr. John R. Rice shows that the same law operates in the spiritual realm too, just as God stated that it would. Things such as alcohol, adultery and avarice are spiritual seeds, and they will lead to a harvest of corruption as surely as an acorn will produce on oak tree. But the other side is wonderfully true as well. Sowing to the Spirit will bear fruit in this life and in the life to come. The seeds sown bear fruit in proportion to the amount of sowing. It is also promised that the seed of the Word, sown with tears, will without fail produce a harvest of souls bringing an eternal crown.
Golden Path to Successful Personal Soul Winning
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The command is simple and well-known: "Go ye into all the world, and preach
the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15). But for many, the path to
winning others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is an arduous,
troublesome journey that is often ignored or postponed.
In this book, Dr. John R. Rice makes clear the path and shows that EVERYONE
can and should win souls. You will discover that
soul winning is the main business of every Christian,
soul winning neglect is sin,
soul winning requires us to "go",
soul winning power comes from God,
soul winning brings heavenly rewards,
and more!
With loads of practical tips and heartfelt encouragement, this book is an
essential tool that should be in every Christian's resource toolbox.
Good Man Lost Bad Man Saved, A
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In a world that says, "Get good to become saved," Dr. Rice shows the reader that Christ taught just the opposite--get saved to become good. In this powerful pamphlet, the author explains the parable of two men who went to the temple to pray. One was a man of high moral standards who knew there was a God, and yet he left a lost man. The second man—a bad man—frankly admitted, "I am a sinner," and yet he left the temple a saved man for all eternity. Dr. Rice States, "When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, he found that there where many 'which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.' To them He spoke this parable. If He preached in America today, He would need to preach it again!"
Great Women of the Bible
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If today's woman is to be strong in her stand for Jesus, she needs to possess the admirable qualities of the godly women of the Bible. If not, her testimony will wither on the vine. "Virtue is commendable in a man," says Dr. Rice, "but there is something precious and very special about a virtuous woman."
Great Women of the Bible is a must-read for the Christian woman who desires to be what God intended her to be.
Guys and Gals
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Open the Bible with Dr. Rice and find the answers to young problems. Find out how to enjoy a hot date without playing with fire, or how to have high fashions without looking like you have low morals, and how to survive the long waits between dates. God loves young people. His guidelines show how to enjoy the courtship years without all the headaches and pain. God has given the way to fulfillment and happiness. All we need to do is discover and follow. On God's road, the future never looked so bright.
Healing in Answer to Prayer
Sword of the Lord
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his pamphlet is Chapter VII—Praying For Healing, reprinted from the larger book, Prayer—Asking and Receiving.
Hell—What the Bible Says About It
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/hell-whatthebiblesaysaboutit.aspx
If there is a place of eternal torment where damned souls cry in vain for water amid the flames they cannot escape forever, it is the most terrible and alarming fact in the universe! The very possibility that such a doom may await the sinner is so shocking that no other question can compare with it in importance. How can today's feasting or hunger, clothing or nakedness, honor or infamy, pleasure or pain compare in importance with a million years of pain, torment of body, mind and conscience? We beg the sinner to consider how worth while it is to know what God says about Hell. Then, to the Christian, if one loved one of yours is in danger of the fire of Hell, how alarmed and anxious you ought to be! How earnest ought to be your entreaties, how fervent your prayers, how sleepless your nights in your efforts to save him from the doom of lost souls! Yes, if men are going to such a Hell that is so terrible, bonds of kinship and family ought not to be the limit of our prayers and efforts. If there is one man on this earth, even a total stranger, even an unknown savage, who may go to Hell, then every person who has yet any of the milk of human kindness, any care for neighbor, any love for his fellow man, ought to have a consuming passion to rescue that poor soul! To saints and sinners alike the question of Hell becomes one of alarming importance. We ought to learn about Hell to escape it ourselves and to rescue others from it as well.
High Cost of Revival
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/highcostofrevival.aspx
God gives revivals. God gives them on exactly the same terms He ever gave them. God answers prayer. He is just as glad to answer prayer as He ever was. "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). Why do so many people feel far from God? Why are there so few revivals? God has the same old-fashioned requirements for revivals that He ever had, and God gives revivals when people mean business, when they have broken hearts and will take extreme measures to get people saved. This pamphlet tells how to seek God with all your heart, how to find answered prayer and revival.
Hindrances to Prayer
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/hindrancestoprayer-2.aspx
The normal Christian life is a life of regular, daily answer to prayer. That is the way Jesus Himself lived, in daily unhindered communion with the Father, so that He could say to His Father and our Father, "I knew that thou hearest me always" (John 11:42). If we as Christians are not experiencing this wonderful daily relationship with our heavenly Father, then what is it that is hindering us? In this pamphlet Dr. Rice explores the options of what might be the reasons why our fellowship is broken, and consequently, why our prayers are hindered.
Home—Courtship, Marriage and Children
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/home--courtshipmarriage.aspx
Too long have people had to depend on lewd and crude books, written by ungodly men or women, people who think more of the body than of the soul, writers who study more to excite human passions than to make godly homes. This book shows the normal plan of God about marriage, about children and the Christian principles of a happy home.
How Great Soul-Winners Were Filled With the Holy Spirit
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/howgreatsoul-winnerswerefilled.aspx
x great personalities from the past; D.L. Moody, R.A. Torrey, J. Wilbur Chapman, Charles H. Spurgeon, Charles G. Finney and Billy Sunday, all seemed to possess a great filling of the Lord's power to win souls to Christ. This pamphlet represents the glorious experiences, testimonies and facts about these great men and other soul winners, showing what the fullness of the Spirit means and how to receive this power.
How Jesus Was Filled With the Holy Spirit
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/howjesuswasfilledwith.aspx
Dr. Rice, in this booklet, talks about something that is sometimes a "hands off" kind of subject, that being, the Fullness of the Holy Spirit. He approaches this subject from the viewpoint that the Lord Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and He is our example. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit, and so too, can we be filled the same way, for the same purpose, and with the same results.
How to Make a Grand Success of the Christian Life?
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/howtomakeagrandsuccess.aspx
As a Christian, you are the most important person in the world today, performing the most critical task in the world, that is, pointing people to Christ. Read this book and Dr. Rice will challenge you to reassess your personal spiritual growth. Read every heart-warming word and begin now to make a grand success of your Christian life.
Hyper-Calvinism: A False Doctrine
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/hyper-calvinsimafalsedoctrine.aspx
Dr. Rice, in this pamphlet and with a simple four-point outline, exposes the inconsistencies of what is known as Hyper-Calvinism. The explanation of the T.U.L.I.P. and other areas of this false doctrine are covered.
I Love Christmas
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/ilovechristmas.aspx
In this collection of seven inspirational messages, Dr. John R. Rice addresses the concerns over many traditional Christmas practices and explains how to recapture the wonder and joy of Christ's birth by making full room for the Saviour. Questions answered are: Should we exchange gifts? Is Christmas a Catholic holiday? Are Christmas trees okay? Should we celebrate Christmas on December 25?
Jesus May Come Today!
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/jesusmaycometoday.aspx
Jesus could return today! There are no Scriptures yet to be fulfilled before Jesus comes again. This is an event that is a source of joy and hope for the believer, but a solemn and fearful thought for the lost. It is important for us to know about this climactic event. Jesus spoke of His Second Coming many times and commanded Christians to be on the watch. Dr. Rice deals with the Second Coming clearly and precisely. His teaching will aid the reader who does not understand certain passages of the Bible relating to this blessed event. This booklet will give you a new excitement as you realize that the Saviour may return at any moment!
Last Judgment of the Unsaved Dead
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/lastjudgmentoftheunsaveddead.aspx
Men must stand before God and be judged for their sin. Unsaved men, condemned men, doomed men, men who will already have tasted the torments of the damned in Hell, these men and women and children must stand before God in judgment. Then, out of the closet of the dead past will come the grinning, horrible skeletons of past sins, to face and condemn every sinner. Skeletons must all come out of their closets, and chickens must come home to roost. The twentieth chapter of Revelation very carefully and in detail describes the last judgment of the unsaved dead. What Dr. Rice says in this message is not imagination or man's opinion, but is entirely based upon the Word of God. All those who read this pamphlet will have to spend eternity somewhere. You must give an account to God. Read this pamphlet to find out about the last judgment of the unsaved dead.
Lodges Examined by the Bible
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/lodges.aspx
Many influential people are members of secret orders. Their memberships
include church members and even preachers.
Lodges claim to be centers of morality and claim to give great light on
spiritual things. These orders often profess to show the way to Heaven—even
calling their buildings temples.
Using the light of the Bible, Dr. Rice asks the question, "Is it a sin for
a Christian to have membership in secret orders?" He answers with a
resounding "YES." His words are strong, but the evidence is stronger. He
gives the details and tells where to find more to prove every statement and
implication.
Fascinating and riveting, this book tells the secrets many have sworn
bloody oaths to "ever conceal and never reveal." Here is a book where
honest Christians, earnestly seeking to know the will of God, can find with
certainty what they ought to do.
Mantle of Motherhood
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/mantleofmotherhood.aspx
In a world where motherhood has lost its true value, it is important to capture the biblical role that mothers should have in the family. Dr. John R. Rice relates the sweet testimony of his own mother and the godly example and influence she was to him—even in the first five years of his life before her Home-going. Dr. Rice searches through history to point out what has caused the decline of true godly mothering. In today's society, the role of the mother has so often been diminished and disenfranchised. For those who are wanting to be mothers, Dr. Rice gives the tools that it will take to be "godly" mothers. For those who are mothers already but are discouraged or struggling, there are instruction and encouragement to get back on the path so that "the mantle of motherhood" can be passed on to the next generation.
Missing God's Last Train to Heaven
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/missinggodslasttraintoheaven.aspx
In the Book of Jeremiah the Bible states, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." Neglected opportunity passes, always. Every man who goes to Hell has let God's harvest time pass by, and has refused the time of opportunity and rejected the limited call of mercy. Every soul in Hell may well remember this pitiful lament, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. "Dr. Rice shows us in this pamphlet that certain great times of opportunity for salvation pass away. Those six times are: the harvest of youth, the harvest of God's special dealing, the harvest of reapers and loved ones who try to get people saved, the harvest of Holy Spirit conviction, the harvest of revival and the harvest of life itself.
Murder, Adultery, Thanksgiving
Amazon
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Six messages from the Voice of Revival Radio Network on 76 stations as preached October 26 to November 30, 1969.
Neglect--The Shortest Way to Hell!
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/neglect--theshortestwaytohell.aspx
It is shocking to realize that the Saviour plainly taught that most of the human race is going headlong into eternal destruction, into Hell, into everlasting torment. Why do they do it? Why do people remain lost? Why do they go out unprepared to meet God's wrath instead of His mercy? The answer is that they do not mean to go to Hell. All men intend and expect to be saved some day. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. In this pamphlet, read how Dr. Rice explains how men who intend to be saved neglect Salvation.
Never Alone, Never Forsaken
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/neveraloneneverforsakenregprint.aspx
How is your heart today? Are you sad, troubled, fearful, hungry, ambitious or lonely? What ever your trouble, God has a cure--God has the cure; and it is told in this pamphlet. With sweet encouragement, Dr. Rice shares God's greatest and sweetest truths for the Christian, and it is just the thing for the shut-in, bereaved and others who need the special message of this pamphlet.
Our God-Breathed Book the Bible
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/ourgod-breathedthebible.aspx
The apparent conflict between Christ's deity and humanity was fought out years ago, so that now Bible believers all accept the fact that Christ was perfectly human, yet without a trace of sin or a limitation of His deity. The similar paradox of the eternal perfection of the Word of God, "settled forever in heaven," yet given in human words through human personalities, has not been so well explained and thought out. We believe that here Dr. Rice has gone further in clearing up this matter than has before been done. The teaching agrees closely with that of Gaussen, Warfield, Harris and Young. Here you will find the truth, witnessed by devoted and learned Bible scholars Charles Feinberg, R. Laird Harris and S. Maxwell Coder, as well as other trusted fundamental scholars, that the Bible was settled in God's mind in every detail before written down on earth and that God prepared the men who wrote--Isaiah is "a polished shaft," for example (Isa. 49:2)--and that God even prepared and controlled the environment and character and feeling of the writers so that they wrote down God's revelation in His inspired words. Here the Bible's clear claim to being God-breathed, perfect, eternal, is expounded; the greatest Bible expositors and authors on inspiration are quoted, questions are answered, fallacies explained, all with a holy devotion to Christ and to the Bible as the very Word of God. There has been a great need for a scholarly, thoroughly trustworthy exposition of what the Bible claims for its own inerrant, authoritative inspiration recorded in God-breathed words. Here, evangelical faith and scholarship combine with evangelistic warmth and crystal clear, flowing language. This is the documented result of forty-eight years of Bible teaching, preaching and writing, followed by monumental labor to prepare this volume. We believe the book will prove itself an indispensable classic setting the standard for Bible believers for years to come.
Our Loving Friend—The Holy Spirit
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/ourlovingfriend.aspx
An awareness of the constant presence of this Friend would assure us that
we are never alone and without God's help. It would also make us more
careful not to offend Him. Dr. John R. Rice helps us be more acquainted
with this Friend by examining four topics:
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
The Comfort and Help of the Holy Spirit
The Filling of the Holy Spirit for Power
Sins Against the Holy Spirit
Personal Soul Winning
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/personalsoulwinning.aspx
The great commission is not to preach the Gospel to congregations, but to individuals. The winning of individuals by individuals in personal conversation is the main way to win souls. What does it take to be a soul winner? This booklet answers this question with scores of suggestions for meeting and leading souls to Christ. One by one, Dr. Rice gives the steps to making soul winning an easy and natural part of our Christian life.
Power of Pentecost, The
Sword of the Lord
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The Power of Pentecost by Dr. John R. Rice may be the most exhaustive and
complete Bible study on the question of the fullness of the Spirit written
in modern times. It is a vigorous scriptural analysis of the meaning of
Pentecost. Here is scholarly yet simple and lucid discussion of the terms
"filled with the Spirit," "baptized with the Spirit," "the gift of the
Spirit," and kindred terms. Basing every conclusion on the Scriptures and
harmonizing perfectly all of the Scriptures that bear on this matter, this
is a kindly and thoroughly satisfying analysis of the tongues matters, as
well.
Topics include: The Lost Secret—Power, Misunderstood Pentecost,
Spirit-Filled Means Empowered Witnessing, Speaking With Tongues, How to Be
Filled With the Holy Spirit, Prayer—a Condition of Holy Spirit Fullness,
Claim Your Blessing.
Prayer Asking and Receiving
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/prayer--askingandreceivingPB.aspx
Dr. John R. Rice was widely known as a man of prayer—not just a man who
spent time in prayer, but one who was heard and answered by God. In this,
he was like the heroes of the Faith of which we read in the Bible. From
before the days of Elijah on through the days of the early church, prayer
has always been God's means of pouring out His greatest blessings on His
servants.
Dr. Rice's burden was that all of God's people learn the secrets of prayer
and receive the blessings that it brings. His book Prayer—Asking and
Receiving serves as a manual to instruct us in this matter.
He begins by defining just what biblical prayer is, tells us what the
proper objects of prayer are, and then describes just how to pray. We are
encouraged to discover how vast the potential of prayer is and also warned
of the things that will keep prayer from being effective in obtaining the
answer from God.
In our day, God is seeking men who will stand in the gap to avert His
judgment. Men of prayer are just the kind of men needed for this task. Any
child of God can use the access to God we have through Jesus and come
boldly to His throne for help. Dr. Rice will lead you in the right way to
engage in this blessed ministry of prayer.
Predestined for Hell?
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/predestinedforhellno.aspx
Does God predestine some men to Hell? Are there some who can never be saved, born to be damned by God's own choice? This is the teaching of Calvinism, a philosophy taught by John Calvin. The controversy of predestination is still alive today. Does the Bible really teach this? Dr. Rice gives this a thorough examination. Point by point he shows the fallacy of this teaching and exposes this radical heresy. As with all heresies, the theory of Calvinism is man-made and collapses under an honest study of the Scriptures.
Prophecy Proves the Bible Absolutely Reliable
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/prophecyprovesthebible.aspx
Throughout the Bible there are predictions of events that came to pass subsequent to being written. Many of these events were given in great detail. The prophecies told of events so far off and so utterly improbable that the shrewdest of men good not have simply guessed them. These clearly fulfilled prophecies are demonstrated by Dr. John R. Rice as proof beyond any reasonable doubt that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. The events in the life and death of Christ are also seen to fulfill the Old Testament Scriptures that foretold them. Fulfillment in such detail could be no accident. Only a supernatural revelation from God--the Bible--could foretell so many literal, accurate details.
Religious but Lost
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/religiousbutlost.aspx
In the Garden of Eden, man became spiritually separated from God by sin. He
has invented many religions in an attempt to find his way back to God. Some
of these religions use Bible terminology and even the name of Jesus Christ.
But man's pride stubbornly insists that he can somehow become good enough
through his works and efforts to make himself once again acceptable to God.
A man's religion will not carry him to Heaven. Good works, no matter how
plentiful, will not outweigh one's sin debt. Are you depending on your
church membership, your morality or your baptism to appease a righteous God
and earn your way to Heaven?
Dr. John R. Rice looks at the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21: "Not every
one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of
heaven." He relates many incidents of people saved in his revival meetings
who had been church members for many years without ever receiving Christ by
simple faith. The text shows the folly of this attempt to please God, and
Dr. Rice clearly reveals from the Scriptures the one true way to assurance
of eternal life.
Revival Can Happen Now
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/revivalcanhappennow.aspx
With razor-sharp logic and a burdened heart, Dr. Rice pleads with passive Christians to expect great revivals even in skeptical times, full of apostasy, wickedness and distractions. With honed sarcasm he accuses those who have a defeated attitude about revival, of presenting to the world a tired, aged, powerless God and an inadequate Gospel, merely shaking their heads in despair while looking desperately for signs of the rapture. Dr. Rice boldly proclaimed that we have the answers to mankind's need, and with reliable scholarship he proves exhaustively from Scripture and history that world conditions have never stopped a revival when God's people have met God's requirements.
Ruin of a Christian, The
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/ruinofachristian.aspx
Is the Christian more accountable to God than the unsaved? Are there consequences in this life for sin? Is it possible for a believer to shorten his earthly life? Can one get out of God's will and still come back to a place of usefulness in God's service? God's solution is revival. Dr. Rice presents Bible messages that reprove, rebuke and exhort the Christian to live consistently for God and to make a new start if you have gotten out of His will. This book shows Christians how to return to the road to victory! A stirring introduction was written for this book by the late evangelist, Hyman Appelman.
Saved for Certain
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/savedforcertain.aspx
How can people get over doubts about their salvation? Is it presumptuous
for one to say, "I know I am saved"? Can a person have faith in Christ
without feeling saved? Christians need to have a "know-so" salvation, but
how do they get it? Dr. Rice shows the way. Using Bible passages and
examples of great Christians, Dr. Rice teaches us. It is God's desire for
His children to rest in the certainty of their salvation. Learn from the
Scriptures about this "know-so" salvation--how to get it, how to keep it
and how to know it.Saving Our American Heritage
Sword of the Lord
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In this little booklet, Dr. Rice gives five essential steps to return
America to a nation with strong ideals, strong government, strong schools
and high moral standards.
Second Coming of Christ in Daniel
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/secondcomingofchristindaniel.aspx
From Dr. Rice comes clear and concise teaching of the outline of prophecy. He shows the order of events surrounding the second coming of Christ with no speculation nor theories, but what the Word plainly teaches. This booklet is excellent for class study; especially is it helpful in understanding the Book of Revelation.
Seeking a City
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/seekingacity.aspx
Seeking a City is an historical novel built on the framework of one of the most intriguing personalities in the Old Testament—the patriarch Abraham. It has all the elements of great fiction writing: romance, adventure, temptation, conflict and suspense. This book is as well a biography and an enlightening Bible study. Here are very real Bible characters: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Lot, Rebekah, Hagar and Eliezer—to name just a few. The narrative follows the biblical events reverently and accurately, but life only ten generations from the flood is woven masterfully into an enthralling account in charming and colorful pen pictures by the author. The reader will also find in these pages the story of salvation set forth clearly. How much Abraham new of spiritual truth! Many may be surprised to find how much Abraham understood, by divine revelation, about the Saviour. Nineteen absorbing chapters let us follow Abraham from Ur of the Chaldees to Palestine, traveling with him through desert and wilderness, on camel and on foot, sharing with him his most unique experiences as the "friend of God." Listen in on his conversations and musings. Feel his longing to know the true God and to obey Him, even if it means pain and sacrifice. This book is both interesting and profitable reading, a surprising combination of thrilling story and strong Bible doctrine. Your faith will surely be strengthened when you read these moving chapters.
Sermon from a Catholic Bible
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/sermonfromacatholicbible.aspx
Would you like to know what the Catholic Bible says about: Bible inspiration and infallibility, the virgin Mary, the pope's infallibility, priests marrying, Mass being Scripturally correct, a mediator saving any sinner, how to be saved? Dr. Rice shows us the answers in this Bible sermon of interest to Catholics and protestants alike without offense to either.
Seven Secrets
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/sevensecrets-2.aspx
Are you the kind of Christian that is defeated because of doubt? Do you
struggle to gain victory over sin? Do you feel the Bible is dull and
uninteresting and thereby unnecessary in your life? Are you living your
Christian life to its fullest as a satisfied, blood-bought believer in
Christ?
There is a path to full joy and full satisfaction in your Christian life.
In this book, Dr. John Rice very wisely shows how you can live without
defeat, without being a slave to sin. And with full assurance that we have
eternal life, we can be happy and prosperous for the glory of God.
Some Great Bible Characters
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/somegreatbiblecharacters.aspx
The world has many celebrities, but what makes a celebrity in God's eyes? What are the characteristics of greatness for people who want to serve God? This small pamphlet examines those characteristics.
Son of God
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/sonofgod.aspx
This volume is a commentary on the Book of John. Those familiar with Dr. Rice's style in his other commentaries will know what to expect in this one. He goes through the entire Gospel, first quoting a few verses, then giving comments on them, highlighting various truths. An unforgettably beautiful picture of the Lord is drawn here for God's people. The promises in this fourth Gospel have brought to weary hearts down through the centuries the thrilling delight of the traveler who, crossing a desert, suddenly comes upon the cool, tranquil comfort of a green-bordered oasis. You will find this volume rich in devotional thought, helpful, true to the Word of God, and with strong evangelistic flavor not found in the average commentary. An unusual feature is that it is graphically and dramatically illustrated throughout, adding to the enjoyment and understanding of the book.
Son of Man
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/sonofman.aspx
This is Dr. Rice's largest commentary and one of the very best. In commenting on the Gospel of Luke, he expounds the virgin birth, the inspiration of Scripture, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ in great depth. In its easy-to-use format, this book will guide you to learn and grow in grace and in your knowledge of the life of Jesus.
Songs of John R Rice
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/songsofjohnrrice.aspx
A lot of people who know of Dr. Rice do not know that he was quite a musician. He wrote at least sixty songs--words and music. Once you have heard these songs you will be able to pick them out anywhere because of their unique sound. Moreover, all of Dr. Rice's songs are chock-full of doctrine leaving a lasting effect on the hearers long after the songs are over. Here are those sixty songs written by Dr. Rice that will be cherished for generations, and bound in a spiral format for flexibility.
Soul Winning
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/soulwinning-3.aspx
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The winning of souls to trust in Jesus Christ and be saved from their sin is the principal duty of every Christian in the world. This is the thing nearest to the heart of God. This is why He sent His only begotten Son. In this pamphlet, Dr. Rice talks about "bloody hands"--the sevenfold sin of not winning souls--and how to cleanse them through God's way of soul winning.
Soul Winner's Fire, The
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/soulwinnersfire.aspx
At the young age of fifteen, John R. Rice won his first soul to Christ. His intent to see the lost come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour resounded through every sermon he preached and every book that he wrote. His desire was that all Christians, young and old, rich and poor, might have the knowledge and confidence to lead the unsaved of the world to Jesus Christ.
In The Soul Winner's Fire, Dr. John R. Rice carefully chose eight chapters that will set fires burning in your soul. They emphasize the essentials of soul winning—a broken heart, the power of the Holy Spirit, unceasing labor and holy boldness.
Speaking in Tongues
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/speakingintongues-2.aspx
Does the "tongues" issue confuse you? Do those who speak in tongues try to make you feel inferior as a Christian? Do you have friends that are misinformed on this important subject? This pamphlet will give you the important answers you need. "Speaking in Tongues" looks at several of the instances where tongues were used in Scriptures. Boldly Dr. Rice explains the use of tongues in the New Testament and contrasts that usage to the "tongues" practice we see today.
Spectators at the Cross
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/spectatorsatthecross.aspx
All that long, bitter day the multitudes who had assembled at Jerusalem for the Passover season crowded about that little hill called "Golgotha"--the place of a skull--to see the spectacle of Jesus Christ, God's Son, dying between two thieves on a Roman cross. In this sermon Dr. Rice explains that a cross section of all the human race, representing every man, woman and child who should ever be born, was there to see Jesus die.
Steps for New Converts
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/stepsfornewconverts.aspx
This pamphlet makes it easy to find the answers new converts seek as well as erase doubts that may arise. They will be encouraged as they learn the answers to common questions they will encounter.
Sunday or Sabbath
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/sundayorsabbath-2.aspx
A Bible answer to Seventh-Day Adventists, proving that the Sabbath was first made known at Mount Sinai as a part of the Mosaic Law, was never commanded or observed before that, is never commanded even once in the New Testament; that the Sabbath is ceremonial law, not moral, was given as a special sign to Israel; that the New Testament plainly warns Christians against keeping the Sabbath. Dr. Rice also shows Christians that Sabbath, Saturday, pictures man's works; Sunday, the Lord's Day, pictures salvation by grace.
Sword Book of Treasures
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/swordbookoftreasures.aspx
This really is a "book of treasures." We believe that you will find here some of the choicest gems of Christian literature ever printed. Here are a collection of articles, sermons and stories that we first printed in THE SWORD OF THE LORD, the evangelistic weekly which Dr. Rice edited for so many years. This is a family book. Every chapter is true to the Bible, truly exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Every page, we trust, will help people to love and serve the dear Son of God who died for us.
Tears in Heaven
Sword in Heaven
https://www.swordbooks.com/tearsinheaven-2.aspx
Tears in Heaven! It seems hardly possible. Yet God says there are tears there, and when the last sinner has gone to Hell and the last Gospel preached and the earth is purged of the the taint and curse of sin, and made new, He will wipe away all tears. Dr. Rice explains in this pamphlet the teaching in Revelation 21:4.
The Backslider
Sword of the Lord
https://www.swordbooks.com/backslider.aspx
This is a wonderfully encouraging pamphlet for those who have looked away from God to find fulfillment. It was originally a chapter included in Dr. Rice's famous book "When Skeletons Come Out of Their Closets." Dr. Rice presents the subject in the following five divisions: 1) What is a backslider? 2) Why people backslide; the old Adamic nature. 3) The sorrows of backsliding. 4) Backsliders; saved or lost? 5) How to get back to full fellowship with God.
The Fullness of the Spirit
Amazon
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This pamphlet is chapter 11 in The Scarlet Sin, a book of sermons taken down word for word as given before great audiences all over America. It was in Seattle in a union campaign with sixty churches that this sermon, 'Fullness of the Holy Spirit' was preached by Evangelist John R. Rice. That campaign resulted in 430 public professions of faith.
The Soul Winning
Sword of the Lord
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The winning of souls to trust in Jesus Christ and be saved from their sin is the principal duty of every Christian in the world. This is the thing nearest to the heart of God. This is why He sent His only begotten Son. In this pamphlet, Dr. Rice talks about "bloody hands"--the sevenfold sin of not winning souls--and how to cleanse them through God's way of soul winning.
These Bible Christians Fell Through Compromise
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Dr. Rice preached this message to those who congregated at the Bob Jones University Chapel, October 6, 1958, and in this message you will learn how bad company and fellowship with unbelievers led to the downfall of these Christians: Lot, Samson, Solomon, Asa and Jehoshaphat. Read this sermon based on the first verse of Psalm 1.
Tobacco, Is Its Use a Sin?
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There is much talk about the rights of smokers vs. the rights of non-smokers. What about the moral issue of smoking? Is the use of tobacco a sin? Dr. Rice answers these questions and gives some hard-hitting facts on the effects of smoking. Anyone who has ever wondered if smoking is wrong needs to read this thought-provoking pamphlet today. Your health and the health of your loved ones (both physically and spiritually) may depend on it.
Unequal Yoke, The
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Christians ought not to be yoked up with non-Christians. God's people ought to separate from the Devil's people. Twice-born people are entirely different from once-born people and so should keep themselves separate. Certainly we Christians should love lost people, should be good neighbors with them and should seek to win them to Jesus, but when it comes to sweet, close fellowship, we need to rake a close look at II Corinthians 6:14-18, as Dr. Rice shows us in this pamphlet.
We Can Have Revival Now
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Naysayers and defeatists will not enjoy this book, for Dr. Rice's arguments give no place for the ease and laziness which always seem to find a comfort zone among those who say revivals are over, or are for a different dispensation. This book should be required reading for encouragement for revival and soul winning.
What It Costs to be a Good Christian
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Are you trying to serve God without it costing you something? To be a good disciple, you must search your heart, weigh your motives, and consider the consequences of following Christ. In this work, Dr. Rice presents seven chapters on all-out discipleship. He talks not only about the cost, but also the rewards God promised you in serving Him faithfully. Here is challenging reading for the serious Christian.
What Must I Do to be Saved
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This pamphlet has the same text that you will find in the tract of the same title. Based on the wonderful story in the book of Acts, Dr. Rice tells how anyone, just like the Philippian jailer, can receive Christ as Savior.
What Must I Do to Be Saved? Japanese
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Millions of these tracts have been circulated throughout the world and many who have received them have written to tell us how they have trusted Jesus as their personal Saviour. The tract is a wonderful explanation of the Gospel based on the Bible story of the Philippian jailer.
What Must I Do to be Saved? Spanish
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This pamphlet has the same text that you will find in the tract of the same title. Based on the wonderful story in the book of Acts, Dr. Rice tells how anyone, just like the Philippian jailer, can receive Christ as Savior.
What Will Happen When Jesus Comes?
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No one knows the day nor the hour of the Saviour's coming. No one knows even approximately when He will come. Yet, Jesus may come at any moment. For all those who look for the coming of the Saviour with hungry hearts, His coming will be a glad, glad surprise! This is the teaching of many Scriptures, all of them inspired by God, most of them from the mouth of the Saviour Himself. Read this study by Dr. Rice to find out if you are ready for the Saviour to come today.
When a Christian Sins
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Becoming a Christian does not nullify the old nature, but rather introduces a new nature which wars against it. Sometimes the old nature overpowers the new and a Christian sins. Some Christians even become slaves to the old nature and therefore live in constant defeat. Dr. Rice clearly explains that all Christians do sin. This book honestly shows the danger of sin and the need for continual cleansing.
When Mother Prays
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Today's busy mother is concerned not only with managing her home, but she
is often bombarded by outside influences encouraging her to earn better,
cook better, clean better, look better and parent better. Self-help books,
organizing tips and checklists abound for the lady who is constantly trying
to improve herself and her family. But for the Christian wife and mother,
should these things really be high priorities?
Our Creator waits to hear from us, and He is ready to answer prayers and
work miracles in our lives if we but ask in faith. In this booklet by Dr.
John R. Rice, you will find examples from the Bible of mothers and other
saints who prayed and received miraculous answers to their prayers. The
woman who spends time with God and discovers His power in her life is
accomplishing far more for eternity than those who obsess about temporal
things. Let the Word of God encourage you to bring your needs to the throne
of grace.
Why Pray?
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Why pray? There are many reasons to pray, but in spite of the many reasons,
the average Christian does not consider prayer a priority. In the Bible,
prayer is held up as perhaps the most all-important thing a Christian can
do, and, in fact, we are commanded to pray all the time.
Why pray? God's method of giving to us is through prayer. God relieves our
anxious moments through prayer. The way to receive Holy Spirit power is
through prayer. The way to prove God and the Bible is through prayer.
Read through these words from Dr. John R. Rice as he explains how the
Christian minus a prayer life is living under a great disadvantage.
Why Preach Against Sin?
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Dr. Rice will show you in this pamphlet why preachers ought to preach against sin; first, because Christians are against sin; second, because to preach all the Bible one must preach against sin; third, because the Bible plainly commands this; fourth, because of Jesus' example; and fifth, because it brings revival.
Winning Our Loved Ones
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Do you have friends or loved ones who are lost? Will you be separated from your loved ones in eternity? Are you accountable for those who are close to you? In this pamphlet, Dr. Rice shows us the necessity of winning those near to us. He uses Biblical examples and a wealth of personal illustrations to show how this can be done.
Woman Thou Gavest Me
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In a study of the first man and woman, Dr. Rice examines the age old relationship between the sexes. The author uses Biblical passages as he answers such questions as: Is the sense of physical need and rising of desire that accompany relationships wrong? What influence do men and women have over each other? Why did Adam follow Eve in sin? Can the paradise of Eden ever be regained? This pamphlet gives men and women alike a new understanding and insight into God's plan for marriage and the home.