In the days of Charles Spurgeon and Dwight L. Moody, God was pleased to use these men to raise up what they called their "Colportage Ministry." They recognized the need to extend the influence of the Word of God by means of door-to-door literature distribution. Both Spurgeon and Moody commissioned men to be colporteurs. A colporteur was a peddler of Christian publications. This ministry has since died out. Nevertheless, the need to place good, sound, Bible literature into the hands of the people is greater now than ever before!
Figuratively speaking, Bible Doctrines to Live By, Inc. has two hands: the right hand and the left. The right hand is our preaching ministry, Crossroads Crusades, and the left hand is our BDTLB Publication ministry. For more than two decades, we have been "peddling" Christian literature in conjunction with our Crossroads Crusades. Our inventory of literature has grown to a rather sizable selection.
NO APOLOGY
It is true! BDTLB has the largest collection of books in existence that
either teach dispensational truth or emphasize the application of
dispensational truth. We make no apologies for this! A visit to a local
Christian book store, church library, or a careful survey of what is
being taught from many Christian pulpits, will show you that very
little is ever said about dispensational truth.
Dr. John Walvoord (Dallas Theological Seminary) was questioned: "What
would you say is happening to dispensationalism today?" Dr. Walvoord's
answer reflects our concerns here at BDTLB Publications. He said: "What
I am getting concerned about is the tendency among many to be fearful
of the reaction of the scholarly world. The result is that many are
becoming passive about it (dispensational teaching). I think that we
need to continue to take a stand on the dispensational issues."
We ask ourselves here at BDTLB Publications, "If we do not emphasize
dispensational truth, who will do it?" There are so very few who really
see and appreciate this wonderful key which unlocks the treasures of
God's Word. Therefore, at the risk of being called "out of balance," we
gladly promote dispensational literature.
A WARNING
At the same time, however, we are quick to point out that there are
some dispensationalists who are guilty of playing one string of the
instrument: some so much so, that dispensational facts are all they
know or talk about! They miss the weightier issue: that if
dispensational truth does not lead them into a life of conformity, "to
the image of Christ," then their dispensationalism is worthless and a
reproach to the name and cause of Christ. They are truly out of balance
in their execution of the Christian way of life. Someone has wisely
warned those of us who believe in and defend dispensational truth, that
"dispensational truth did not die on Calvary's Cross for the Christian;
we are not to worship it; dispensational truth is not an end in itself."
CAREFULLY CHOSEN
Our BDTLB Catalog is a library of carefully chosen literature. This
literature was chosen because: (1) We believe it will not only reach
the head but penetrate the heart; (2) We believe it is true to the
fundamentals of the Word of God; (3) We believe it is in keeping with
the goals or objectives of BDTLB's ministry; and (4) We believe it is
badly needed. This library of literature will be an invaluable asset
for all who desire to study the Bible in view of becoming an approved
workman, "rightly dividing" the Word of God (II Timothy 2:15).
AN INVITATION
Our Crossroads Crusades have taken us throughout much of the United
States. We have not only seen a great need for literature, but have
found a source of supply for this literature. Time after time we have
met people (Sunday School teachers, pastors, evangelists, Bible
teachers, children's workers, soul winners, and a variety of people
from all walks of life) who have written down their poems, sermons,
studies, observations, ideas, tracts, booklets, and even books, which
could have a far-reaching effect for the cause of Christ, if only they
were published and distributed! Therefore, we invite you to contribute
your ideas and manuscripts to us in view of possible publication.
PLEASE ORDER
The BDTLB Literature Catalog will help you fill your literature needs.
Furthermore, you can be a blessing to some friend or neighbor and help
BDTLB by placing your order with us.
You may want to consider ordering extra copies to give away as gifts on
those special occasions or you may simply want some extra copies on
hand to share with a friend or for distribution in a Bible class. Our
best efforts will go into serving you and our Lord Jesus Christ. If you
should desire a Christian publication not listed in our catalog, if it
is currently in print, we will be able to fill your order. Out-of-print
books are often available through our used book department. We have
access to the largest selection of used Christian books in the world.
Give us the title and author of the book that you need. It won't hurt
to ask and we'll be glad to help. See Page 48 for additional
information for this service.
PRICING
Yes, you will find that the price for some of the literature listed is
high! The price is high for any commercially-produced publication, and
will probably continue to be high. We wish there was something we could
do about it, but there isn't. BDTLB endeavors to price our own
publications as low as possible. BDTLB publications' ministry exists
for the sole purpose of Christian ministry! It is not a business
venture. When you are ordering materials and have been blessed by the
ministry of BDTLB, we do ask for your prayers and perhaps include a
gift for the growth of this ministry. All gifts are tax deductible
NOTICE
Since this is a catalog which contains literature from a wide variety
of publishing houses, we cannot be responsible for titles that may be
listed in this publication but have since gone out of print. All
publications in this catalog, to the best of our knowledge, were
readily available, or scheduled for publication at the time of
printing. Our new, large building, with greatly increased inventory
space, has been designed to serve your needs better. Prices of
publications listed in this catalog are subject to change without prior
notice.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
We offer gift certificates in any amount. We will mail these to you or
to a friend or loved one of your choice. A gift certificate is a great
idea for it assures you that your gift is exactly what was wanted.
DISCLAIMER
The books listed in the Bible Doctrines Publications Literature Catalog
are offered as Bible study resource materials. It is not to be
construed as an endorsement of their entire contents.
STATE TAX
Michigan residents must add 6% to their order for state sales tax.
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matthew 5:43-45) (Read by Max McLean. Provided by The Listener's Audio Bible.)
(Read by Max McLean. Provided by The Listener's Audio Bible.)
NO APOLOGY