Articles by John Baker

The following are articles written by John Baker, missionary to Tanzania, East Africa

 

Devotional Thoughts:

Learning to Pray Like Jesus Jesus, the Master Teacher Faith When We're Hurting
A Great Gospel Meeting Vain Repetition On Eagles' Wings
Handling Distractions God's Greatness "Come Before Winter"
Thanksgiving All Year Long Master, the Tempest is Raging Jesus and Children
Godly Mothers God Cannot Lie Joy in the Kingdom
Ungodly Fathers Short Term Thinking Overworked and Overwhelmed
"Top Ten" Bible Days I Would Like to Have Seen Modern-Day Jonahs Moving
Ebon Who? Profiles in Courage Keep Your Eyes on the Cherubim
Forgiving Heart Jesus -- Man of Logic Judas
Prayer Killing Attitudes Practical Helps for Prayer Why The Ethiopian Eunuch Rejoiced
What Should I Think About During the Lord's Supper? My "Top Ten" Favorite Bible Verses What NOT to Say on Judgment Day

Book and Chapter Studies:

Psalm 117 Haggai Church of Christ in Ephesians
What Jesus Would Say to Churches Today Jesus and the Adulterous Woman Nobility of Esther
God's Sermon Illustrations Jeremiah's Message Philippians
Genesis Overview Understanding Revelation Special Descriptions of God
Genesis 12:3 -- Key to God's Plan  Psalm 1 Habakkuk 2:20
Uniqueness of Luke's Gospel Account How Did Jesus "Empty Himself" Phil. 2:6-9? The 144000 of Revelation 7
John the Baptist and Malachi 4:5-6 Hebrews -- Epistle of Better Things Leviticus Overview
1 Thessalonians Overview Philippians: Rejoice in the Lord Matthew 5:17-48: Righteousness
James Overview Psalm 61 -- A God Worth Pursuing Psalm 62 -- A God Worth Waiting On
Psalm 63 -- A God Worth Waking Up For

 Preaching / Teaching / Church:

Value of Individuals Preaching That Changes Lives Andrew's Cameo Appearances
In Praise of Bible Classes "Come and See!" Christian Warfare
Teaching Others Out of the Overflow Preachers and Pastors -- Is There A Difference?
What Did Jesus Mean By, "Call No Man Father?" 7 Habits of Healthy Churches Christian, You Are God's Herald
Unsung Barometers of Church Health Prophets -- How Did They Remain Faithful?

Current Events, Difficult Topics, and Challenging Themes:

Speaking in Tongues

 "That's Your Interpretation!" Tolerance
"Left Behind" Grace and Law Pornography
Alternative Appetites A Look at Humanism Islam
The Lord's Supper The Design of Baptism The Nature of the Kingdom
Believing in Christ   Vision Problems "And They Laughed Him To Scorn" (Mark 5:40)
Television's Influence Rendering to Caesar Preparing for Challenges
Pharisees Worshipping God Short-Changing Love
"Passion of the Christ" Methods of False Teachers Is The End of the World Near?
Righteousness Exalts A Nation How Old is the Earth? Matters for Reflection Before You Vote
What's Right With the Lord's Church? Honor: The Fifth Commandment Getting A Handle on Financial Debt
Some Reflections on the Problem of Suffering Does Your Faith Work? The Christian Home

Word of God:

Meditating on God's Word

Christ's Most Challenging Questions

Ministry of Study
How To Apply God's Word

The Power of God's Word

Burning Heart
Understanding the Bible

Opening Our Eyes

"Behold I Thought"
Apocalyptic Language Understanding the Old and New Testaments Synagogues

Salvation Issues:

Severe Heart Problems Confessing Sins Walking In The Light
The Consequences of Sin The Amazing Grace of God How Does the Cross Apply to Me?
The Need for Self-Examination Victories That Count  Public Confessions
Worldliness The Ninety and Nine What About The Thief On The Cross?
What Must I Understand to be Saved? Motives for Obedience How To Sear Your Conscience