Below is a list of ministries to which we look for their dedication to biblical truth. Though no ministry, church, or preacher is perfect, we recognize those on this list as ones who have a long record of Biblical fidelity. These are great resources if you have specific questions or if you'd like to download or purchase material.
Website and Book Recommendations
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Nine Marks is a ministry started by Dr. Mark Dever who has identified "Nine Marks" of a healthy Church. This ministry is aimed at pastors and lay leaders to help them pursue biblical church health.
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Banner of Truth began in 1950s England as several pastors and leaders wanted to initiate a revival in Christian interest in the puritans. They publish all sorts of books, a magazine and articles, and are a great source of sound, Biblical teaching.
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Keith and Kristyn Getty, along with a few others, have reintroduced American Christians to rich, theologically-deep music. "In Christ Alone," "The Power of the Cross," and "Speak, O Lord" are three among many wonderful songs sung across the English-speaking world today.
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GotQuestions.org is a ministry that seeks to Biblically respond to the questions we have about Scripture, cults, church, and the Christian life. To date, they have answered close to 600,000 questions.
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Grace to You is the ministry of Dr. John MacArthur. Dr. MacArthur has been the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA for over 50 years.
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Dr. Jason K. Allen is the President of Midwestern Seminary. He is a long-time friend of Makakilo Bible church and has taught here frequently.
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Ligonier is the teaching ministry of the late R.C. Sproul. Dr. Sproul was a renowned apologist, pastor and author. He was pastor of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Chapel in Sanford, FL.
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Tim Challies is a beloved friend of MBC and has taught here several times. He is a pastor and author, but is most known for his Christian blog, Challies.com. This is a wonderful resource fo daily encouragement and interesting and uplifting resources.
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Truth For Life is the teaching ministry of Alistair Begg. Scottish by birth, he moved to the US more than 30 years ago to pastor Cleveland's Parkside Church. His teaching ministry has been one of the most popular but most Biblically sound for many years.
