We hope and pray that the following links, article, books, and videos will be a help to you! Please keep in mind a recommendation is not an endorsement of every idea expressed by an author or speaker. Apart from God’s word, all other books are fallible because they’re written by imperfect authors. God charges all of us (Acts 17:11) to measure everything according to Scripture and determine if it is true; consistent with His word. The most dangerous resources are not those which we may disagree with due to skepticism with the author, its title or content. A book, article, or video is by far more dangerous if we lower our discernment filter when we’re a fan of someone or a position (1 Cor. 1:10-13, 3:1-9)
Referring to Scripture, John Wesley said, “Let me be homo unius libri.” – a man of one book. It wasn’t as if Wesley never read other books. Rather, any book which he did read was to drive him deeper into the word of God and increase his affections for it. May these resources do likewise.
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AUDIO
Pastor and author Chris Brooks, on Moody Radio, has several helpful shows addressing theses current issues.
- A Gospel Response to Racial Unrest
- Finding Peace in a Time of Unrest
- Restorative Practices in a Time of Unrest
- Critiquing Critical Theory
- How to Give a Gentle Answer
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ARTICLES
Dr. Al Mohler has written a helpful piece regarding “Black Lives Matter”. He explains that while we can support the statement we should not support the organization.
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Neil Shenvi is a Christian apologist with a PhD in theoretical chemistry and a homeschool dad has written several helpful articles defining terms and understanding perspectives of the underlying beliefs and philosophies currently at work in our culture.
- The Incompatibility of Critical Theory and Christianity
- An Antiracism Glossary – White Privilege
- Does “Systemic Racism” Exist?
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Pastor Kenny Morgan keeps the Gospel front and center in what we see taking place around us today.
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Shai Linne shares his experience and hope in Christ as a follower of Christ.
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Isaac Adams, pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church wrote an article that can be helpful in thinking about life in the body of Christ from a black pastor’s perspective.
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Pastor Chris Brooks has written 2 helpful articles, parts 1 & 2 below.
- I Can’t Breathe; George Floyd, the Gospel and Our Response, Part-1
- Moving From Lament to Leadership; George Floyd the Gospel and Our Response, Part 2
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Pastor John Piper published a prayer for the city of Minneapolis.
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Dr. Jim Denison has written a long but helpful articles on what the Bible says regarding racism (Note: Even though the article begins with a quote from Nelson Mandela the rest of the article is worth the read).
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Statement on Social Justice has provided a useful resource which frames a number of issues.
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BOOKS.
Neil Shenvi provides a helpful resource in briefly examining a number of popular books, encouraging believers to read widely but to do so with discernment.
One Race, One Blood
One Blood for Kids
God's Very Good Idea
You can also watch “God’s Very Good Idea” being read by clicking the video below.
God Made Me and You
You can also watch “God Made Me and You” being read by clicking the video below.
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VIDEOS
Dr. Voddie Baucham sheds light how the ideology of “Ethnic Gnosticism” undermines the gospel and compromising genuine christian relationships in the church today.
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Dr. Charles Ware addressed the issue of race and grace in a message at an Answers in Genesis conference. Also check out Dr. Ware’s website; Grace Relations, contains some good info and resources.
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Phil Vischer posted a video outlining some historical background to several issues of our day. He offers no solutions but is helpful in understanding some of the factors which have led to where we are today.
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The Bible Project has put together a video outlining themes of justice and righteousness. It can be helpful in considering our response to God’s heart on matters of justice.
