by Stephen Rodgers

Alright, here we go…and no, I did not somehow Rip Van Winkle my way through the weekend. The reason the Weekly Links are going up today was to give the various sites more time to get their “month of June” articles out. Now you know. So, without further ado…

Study the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Bible Study (free Logos book)

“We’ve all struggled to make time for daily Bible study. Sometimes we don’t even know where to begin. Learn how influential pastors and Christian leaders approach Bible study—including Kay Arthur, Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and many more! This hand-curated collection of feature stories, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, speaks directly to the truth and transformational power of Scripture for our lives. Be inspired with a newfound passion to seek God through the Bible.”

Preach the Word: Preachers Who Changed the World (free issue of CredoMag)

“Paul instructed Timothy to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. (2 Tim. 4:2). The command is a simple one. Yet, churches today and their pastors fail to take it seriously.”

Legalism: The Delusion of Man-Made Religion (free issue of Tabletalk)

“The June issue of Tabletalk addresses legalism. At its root, legalism is an attempt to earn favor with God by human effort. It is the opposite of antinomianism, which belittles the law by cheapening grace. In contrast, legalism exalts the law above grace. As a result, it breeds contempt toward those who do not measure up and foments guilt within those who do not conform to its unbearable standards. Legalism wrongly burdens God’s people with the heavy yoke of manmade rules and regulations. The answer to this heresy is a proper understanding of the Bible’s teaching on grace and the law.”

Reformed Faith and Practice Journal (free new journal)

“Reformed Faith & Practice: The Journal of Reformed Theological Seminary is edited by members of the faculty of the Seminary, and it seeks to further the mission of the Seminary, which is to ‘serve the church by preparing its leaders, through a program of theological education, based on the authority of the inerrant Word of God, and committed to the Reformed faith.’ “

What is the Church? (free sermon series)

“Who or what is the Church? Some might think there are more pressing issues to address in today’s world, but there’s no question that the word ‘church’ conjures up all kinds of images. Indeed, it is a word which is very often misunderstood.

By examining passages from several books of the New Testament, Alistair Begg provides clarity on the topic of the Church by explaining the nature, origin, and leadership of the Church, the relationship of individuals to the Body of Christ and to local congregations, and the marks of a healthy church fellowship.”