Worthy Links to the Outside World


by WordExplain



"Like cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a distant land." Proverbs 25:25






























Sea of Galilee at Sunset


  • Worthy Links -  Links to other note-worthy web sites.

    • Many of the links below are in the Christian world, but not all.  

    • I have included some local links from Chase County, Kansas, which has an identity all its own!

    • WordExplain does not endorse every item on every web site.  Use your own discretion!

 


Bible Study Resources

  

BibleAtlas.org    An excellent online source for Bible maps with Bible history pertinent to each site.

BibleGateway

Bible Gateway's Searchable Online Bible.  Find any passage you want online by word, phrase, or reference in 125 different versions, and multiple languages.

Go directly to the NET Bible.

A great source for pictures and images of the Holy Land.



Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics

Annual meetings of the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics serve to add academic weight and credibility to the effort at keeping objective interpretation of scripture at the forefront of modern biblical presentation in churches and academia. The event serves as a forum for traditional dispensationalists to discuss hermeneutics and related matters.

Copies of the presentations appear online.



David Cox's Online Religious LIbrary

David Cox has served as a missionary to Mexico City since 1985. He is an independent, fundamental Baptist, having served for a period of time at Bob Jones University. He is premillennial and pre-tribulational in his eschatology. He is non-charismatic. His website displays links to a wide variety of books and documents in areas of Bible analysis and synthesis, Bible doctrine, cults, and even Greek grammar and parsing guides. I have discovered at least two conservative, classic commentaries on Genesis that appear on his site, commentaries by H. C. Leupold and C. F. Keil.
This link is not a blanket endorsement. As in all cases, the reader must beware.

gotQuestions?org

An invaluable tool for short answers on virtually any Bible or Bible-related question you can think of.  This site has archived over 320,000 Bible questions.  Use their Search Engine to locate multiple articles on most topics. The contributors are conservative, premillennial, and pre-tribulational.

GotQuestions?org

Harmony of the Gospels

Blue Letter Bible Harmony. In online searchable .html format.

LAMBERT DOLPHIN'S Library  

Short studies based on his understanding of the Bible.

Life of Christ Harmony. In printable .pdf format

Life of Christ Harmony. In .html format.

Life of Christ Harmony. In .html sortable format.

Paradigm Tables for Greek Declensions   

 

Conservative site for inductive Bible Study. Has some excellent Bible Maps. Not thoroughly evaluated, but appears to be Dispensational and Premillennial. This site includes links to online Bible themes and expositions and introductions by individuals such as Theodore Epp and John MacArthur. These links take the viewer off-site.

DISCLAIMER. PRECEPTAUSTIN is an independent website and is not affiliated with Precept Ministries International. The resources on PRECEPTAUSTIN are provided for the purpose of edification of the body of Christ and should be consulted only after examining the Scriptures inductively (see Inductive Bible Study). The resources on this site are neither specifically endorsed by nor representative of the resources available at Precept Ministries International.

 




Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus - Titus 2:13.

Excellent articles on eschatology from a Pre-Tribulation position.


QuickVerse

Products include Bible-study references, inspirational Christian materials, and financial/data-management references for Churches and small businesses. As the premier Bible study software provider, the company develops and publishes church and Bible study software products designed to simplify Biblical research.

RaptureReady

A compendium of events that purportedly fulfill Biblical prophecy and portend an impending Rapture, Christ's return for His Church. To some degree this site is a bit of an overkill. Furthermore, the catstrophes of nature described in the Book of Revelation will take place after the Rapture, not before. Nevertheless, it's an interesting concept...


Translation Tools

SDL International

Translate from one language to another online for free.  I have used it to convert English Bible studies into Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. The free translations are "gisted," not syntactical.  If you want a professional translation, you must pay for it.

Google Translate

More recently, I have discovered Google Translate as a helpful translation site. It seems very user-friendly. When translating into another language, it is helpful at times to retranslate your target translation back into English. Sometimes that can help you detect an English word that is ambiguous enough that hinders translation. Sometimes a certain amount of experimentation can help you choose more "fool-proof" English synonyms that more readily translate accurately into your target language. There is no substitute for a human resource who is at home in the target language, however.


Soniclight

An excellent, FREE, detailed, up-to-date set of notes in .PDF format on each book of the Bible by Dr. Tom Constable, a long-time Dallas Theological Seminary Professor.  A virtual library with massive documentation.  It's almost like having your own massive commentary on-line.  Does not cover EVERY verse thoroughly, but a fantastic tool.  You can down-load every book on to your own hard drive or examine it on-line!  Don't miss it!


StudyLight has complete revamped its whole website with a brand new look. Personally, I feel this move has been decidedly unhelpful. I have found it most difficult to navigate. Fortunately, the webmaster has retained the option of the old look, which he designates "Classic StudyLight. The links for the Logo and for the tools below I have retained in the Classic format.

While I have not researched the whole site, Studylight.org does provide some worthwhile Bible Study tools.  Of particular interest to me are the site's online Lexicons, which provide definitions and the facility for studying the usages of various Hebrew and Greek original words behind the English text.  Options are available for Strong's numbers for both the King James Version and the New American Standard Bible. (To use the Lexicons directly the lay person needs to know the appropriate Strong's Number. Alternatively, one can access the Bible Dictionaries on site, plug in an English word, and be directed to the appropriate lexicon.)


The Master's Seminary Journal

Begun in 1990, The Master's Seminary Journal (ISSN #1066-3959) is a publication of the faculty of The Master's Seminary, which operates under the aegis of John MacArthur.. It is published semi-annually and contains articles dealing with the Biblical text, theology, and pastoral concerns. It also contains reviews of current books and significant articles relating to these issues.

The Master's Seminary Journal continues to expand its influence in evangelical scholarship with recent articles being recognized in other theological journals. The Master's Seminary Journal is indexed and abstracted in all of the leading research tools including: Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus of Biblica, Christian Periodical Index, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, Religion Index One: Periodicals and Book Reviews in Religion.

This journal is conservative, premillennial, and pre-tribulational in its stance.



Theological Studies, an online collection of resources from the ministry of Dr. Michael Vlach, professor at The Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, California

This is Michael Vlach's website. Vlach is Associate Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary in Los Angeles.

This site includes his blog on theological issues. 
Michael specializes in the areas of Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Apologetics, and World Religions. His specific area of expertise concerns the nation Israel and issues related to the doctrine of Supersessionism. Vlach is conservative, premillennial, and pre-tribulational.
 

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Books Online

 
Exposition of Genesis, Volume I, by Herbert Carl Leupold (1892-1972). At the time of writing, Leupold was Professor of Old Testament Exegesis in the Capital University Seminary, Columbus, Ohio. Though an amillennial, Leupold was a rock-ribbed conservative, stoutly defending a true understanding of God's Word against the pernicious hypotheses of critical (liberal) scholars.


Chase County Links


Chase County Courthouse

Cabin Fever Vinyl Designs

Chase County Chamber of Commerce

Decou Studio

"Furniture, Powder Horns, Scrimshaw, Knives, Walking Sticks"

Emma Chase Cafe


Flint Hills Community Church

"Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow"

Founded in 1986 as an independent, Bible-preaching, community church in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills.  FHCC offers “Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.”  James T. Bartsch is its pastor.


Flint Hills Gallery


Hinkson Angus



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Hinkson Angus is located 12 miles southeast of historic Cottonwood Falls.


Ryan Kohlmeier DDS LLC
620-342-9555
1505 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, Kansas 66801

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Church Links -- Like-Minded Churches in the Midwest

Like-Minded Churches:  As you travel throughout the U. S., sometimes you are gone over a weekend and would like to know of a "Like-Minded Church" in your neighborhood. Here are a few.  Most of these are independent. For the most part we will leave the denominational churches to you to sort out. I have personal knowledge of all the churches listed here, having attended almost every one.

Bethel Baptist Church, Newell, Iowa.  Jay Lindstrom, Pastor. Chris Day, Youth Pastor.

Christ Community Church, Omaha, Nebraska.  Mark Ashton, Pastor

Cornerstone Church, Ames, Iowa.  Troy Nesbitt, Pastor

Evangelical Bible Church, Omaha, Nebraska.  Don Pahl, Pastor

Flint Hills Community Church, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.  James T. Bartsch, Pastor

Faith Bible Church, Sac City, Iowa.  Brian Krause, Pastor. 

Newton Bible Church, Newton, Kansas.  Matt Kruse, Pastor

Rexford Community Church, Rexford, Kansas.  (No web site available.)

Rocky Mountain Bible Church, Frisco, Colorado.  Bruce Miles, Pastor

Scofield Memorial Church, Dallas, Texas.  Jonas Bundy, Interim Executive Pastor.  Scofield is searching for a Senior Pastor.

Sherwood Bible Church, Kansas City, Missouri.  Leonard G. Hale, Pastor

Wichita Bible Church, Wichita, Kansas.  Chuck Wilson, Pastor.

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Creation Science

Answers in Genesis

Answers in Genesis does an excellent job of upholding the truth of God's Word in relation to matters scientific, including physical science, geology, biology, zoology, and astronomy.  Answers in Genesis holds to a recent creation and presents compelling scientific evidence to support its claims.  Answers in Genesis scholars interact with the Hebrew text of the Old Testament and are careful not to make claims that cannot be supported from both a Biblical and a scientific point of view.  Answers in Genesis holds to a literal understanding of the Bible and a literal, world-wide flood that has radically affected the geological understanding of our present earth.

Center for Scientific Creation

In the Beginning:  Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood is the name of the hard-bound book Walt Brown has written.  This URL links to his web site, where he has posted the contents of the book.  To me, Brown's greatest contribution has been his analysis of the Genesis Flood.  While his explanation of the hydroplate theory is just that - a theory, it does more to describe our present, post-flood world than any other theory I have heard.

"Walt Brown received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow. He has taught college courses in physics, mathematics, and computer science. Brown is a retired Air Force full colonel, West Point graduate, and former Army Ranger and paratrooper. Assignments during his 21 years of military service included: Director of Benét Laboratories (a major research, development, and engineering facility); tenured associate professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy; and Chief of Science and Technology Studies at the Air War College. For much of his life Walt Brown was an evolutionist, but after years of study, he became convinced of the scientific validity of creation and a global flood. Since retiring from the military, Dr. Brown has been the Director of the Center for Scientific Creation and has worked full time in research, writing, and teaching on creation and the flood."

Institute for Creation Research

"ICR equips believers with evidence of the Bible's accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media presentations, all conducted within a thoroughly biblical framework."

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Financial Links

Crown Financial Ministries

Cyber Financial consultants from a financially conservative, Christian perspective.  Founded by Larry Burkett, now deceased.  “Equipping people worldwide to learn, apply, and teach God’s financial principles so they may know Christ more intimately, be free to serve Him, and help fund the Great Commission.”

Crown Financial Ministries' Budget Guide.  (Tremendous budgeting tool!)

Dave Ramsey 

Dave Ramsey Radio Show:  Dave Ramsey gives conservative, Biblically-based financial counsel.  He is big on becoming debt-free!

Dave Ramsey Web Site:  A wealth of conservative financial advice for your perusal.  Get REAL debt help: Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover Plan

Get out of debt and start saving for the future!

The Secret to Saving Money:  Saving is not a matter of math, but a matter of focused emotion.  Anyone can save, no matter what your income level.  It's never too late to start!

 Washington Mutual Investor Fund (in the American Funds Group):  

I like mutual funds because I personally don't wish to invest the time and energy to watch the Stock Market. Having been burned, however, by the bear market described below, I am personally tracking the market on almost a daily basis.  

I like WMIF because it has never invested in gambling, alcohol, or tobacco.  Click here for a Prospectus

May 1, 2009 Caveat:  Just what, not why.  From about October 2007-February 2009 WMIF and most if not all other mutual funds fell victims to a very nasty bear market and lost about half their value.  In March, 2009 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded significantly from a low of under 7,000.  At its height the DJIA had been trading in the 13,000-14,000 area. If you don't have any idea why the stock market went down globally, you have no business investing in it. Suffice it to say that the stock market reflects accurately what is occurring politically, economically, and providentially.  Buyer Beware!

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Maps

   Modern Day Map of Samaria and Judea

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Ministry Links

Caring for the Heart Ministries. An excellent source for Christian counseling, specializing in marriage counseling. Founded by John Regier, a pastor for twenty years. God blessed his counseling ministry so much he developed a several-year backlog in appointments.  He now counsels full time.



Christian Mission Ministry


Courage Homes is a non-profit charitable NGO in New Delhi India that exists to promote healing, transformation and wholeness for girls affected by trafficking and prostitution. Roger Seth, founder and Executive Director, is my nephew.



Equipping the Church to Evangelize and Disciple the Homosexual.

Cross Ministry began in 1996 with the idea that there needed to be a redemptive, Biblical, compassionate response to homosexuality.  Everywhere that Tim speaks, he advocates that "we turn down the heat on the issue and turn on the light."  "We share the truth of the Gospel, and that is that Jesus Christ is able to provide freedom for those who are locked in the bondage of homosexuality."  

Tim was born in a home with an abusive father and a needy, manipulative mother.  Rarely did he experience his father's approval and love, and on reaching puberty, he recognized an attraction for guys at school.  Some time thereafter he began a sporadic involvement in homosexual activity.  Tim says, "My homosexual activity continued until my early twenties when I decided that although I honestly did not know how not to be homosexual, I did know how to be obedient."  Read Tim's' own story.  Watch a video of the Vision of Cross Ministry



Focus on the Family began in 1977 in response to Dr. James Dobson's increasing concern for the American family.

Golden Spur Ministries

Golden Spur Ministries, founded by Cory Young, partners with the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys in ministering at Rodeo Bible Camps and providing national events coordination for ministries at professional rodeos throughout rural America.

 

Reid Saunders Association  

Reid Saunders Association has been proclaiming the Good News of Christ and equipping churches to reach the lost since 2002. RSA is a member of Next Generation Alliance, a ministry founded by Luis Palau. Reid Saunders, our evangelist, has shared the Gospel in India, Uganda, and Albania as well as the US. "We can't wait to see where the Lord takes us in the future!!!"  Reid is my nephew by marriage.

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Miscellaneous

Identify IP Address

WhatisMyIPAddress.com

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Networking

  Serve Him

A good site for Christian networking.


News Sources, Commentary

  Aletheia

  Disseminating truth.

  Candid Commentator

  A different take on contemporary trends.

  Drudge Report

The most truly balanced news site in the world.  Matt Drudge often is the first to break stories.  Truly independent, he is unafraid to expose the foibles of the left and right.  Fantastic links to all major conservative and liberal journalists. I check it daily.

Global Incident Map

A global display of terrorism and other suspicious events.

  The Hal Lindsey Report

Author of “Late Great Planet Earth,”Hal Lindsey is a news commentator from a Christian perspective especially as it relates to prophetic issues centering around the Holy Land.

One News Now

"The One site for your News right Now."

  WorldNetDaily

“A fiercely independent news site committed to hard-hitting investigative reporting of government waste, fraud and abuse.”  Founded by Joseph Farah, WND is staunchly conservative.

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Photography


Bartsch Photography

David is my son.


Prayer Requests



Pro Life

  Kansans for Life

"We are a grassroots pro-life educational organization committed to speaking up for the defenseless in Kansas on the issues of abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and bioethics issues such as embryonic stem cell research (ESCR), human cloning, fetal experimentation and eugenics." 

  Mary Pilcher Cook

Educate yourself on an increasingly important topic.  What do you know about Stem Cell Research and Cloning?  

  • Did you know there is Adult Stem Cell Research and Embryonic Stem Research?
  • Did you know that Adult Stem Cell Research does NOT destroy a human being?  
  • Did you know that Embryonic Stem Cell Research DOES destroy a human being?  
  • Would you like to know which Research has had ALL the success and which Research has NOT?
Kansas State Representative Mary Pilcher Cook has posted on her web site a Human Cloning and Stem Cell Brief.  Learn some basic facts that are both startling and revealing!

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Radio, Christian

 Bott Radio Network

Bott Radio Network presents the finest Bible Teaching and Christian News & Information programming in America. We continue to offer your family quality Christian programming 24 hours a day!

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Video Production, Video Editing, Voice-Over

Resolve Entertainment

EditMentor - Bringing Hollywood-quality storytelling to your film and video projects through the power of editing.

JeffBartsch.com

If you want quality video and film production and editing or voice-over work, contact Jeff.  He is my son.



 

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