Bible Information Center Catalogue

1 October 2012 Page 1 of 69 Buena Park Church of Christ 7201 Walnut Avenue Buena Park, California 90620 (714) 523-1700 Workers with God for a Better World Bible Information Center Catalogue Catalogue is online at Section 1: Alphabetical listing of publications (English) Section 2: Spanish language tracts Section 3: Index of Topics/Subjects Section 4: Unmanaged Tract Inventory Section 5: Section 6: Videos Books Section 7: Bookmarks Publications are in the tract racks alphabetically. However, due to limited tract rack capacity some publications are available in the rear of the auditorium and in the room by the drinking fountain.

2 If you cannot find a publication and/or you have any questions, please contact Bob Davis, or the church office. In addition the publications listed in Section 1 & 2 can be read online at Catalogue Date: October 2012 October 2012 Page 2 of 69 Due to limited space, not all tracts are in the foyer tract racks. Additional tracts are in the rear of the auditorium and in the room off of the foyer by the drinking fountain. If you cannot locate a tract, please ask Bob Davis and he will get it for you. Section 1: Alphabetical Listing Subject 3 Facts That Changed the World There are three facts of the gospel that are of primary importance: Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. This pamphlet takes a deep look at these three events, and continues to explain how important all of them are to salvation.

3 Salvation 3 Simple Things That Will Improve Your Life Today This pamphlet provides three simple tips to a better life: smile more, compliment more, and make more positive statements. In addition to being sound advice, these three concepts are also found in the Scripture! Take a closer look at how living the Christian life really is the best way to live. Christian life Daily life 3 Tears From A Savior's Eye Big boys don't cry. So we tell the little boys when they fall. Then they read in their Bibles that Jesus wept. Does that mean he was a "sissy"? No. One has to consider the reason for the tears. Are they tears of weakness or strength? Of fear or compassion? Jesus was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief (Isaiah 53:3), and He wept on three occasions.

4 Each time He left us the right Caring Compassion 5 Animals You Won't Meet in Heaven The Bible often compares human behavior to animals, and lists five "animals" that will find the heavenly pasture off limits to them. Christian Living Salvation Youth A Baptism of the New Testament It is interesting to go back in time to see the church in its primitive the Spirit was still directly instructing Christians on how God wanted religion practiced. One of the most detailed cases of conversion is the Ethiopian who Philip taught while traveling down a lonely back road (Acts 8:26-40). This treasurer requested baptism, and Philip conducted his baptism in the way God approves. Note carefully now baptism was done in the New Baptism Salvation October 2012 Page 3 of 69 A Biblical View of Human Sexuality A young person in today's world receives a lot of mixed messages when it comes to sexuality.

5 Society uses sex to promote products, while parents and church leaders warn against the dangers of sexual activity. This pamphlet aims to give young people a biblical view of sexuality. It outlines how God views sexuality, and how it is under an individual's control. Abstinence is the will of God, and this pamphlet educates young people on why it is the best way. Christian Living Gender Marriage Self Control Sex Youth A Biography of Saul Of Tarsus One could make a case that Saul of Tarsus (Paul) is the most remarkable follower Jesus ever had. He is mentioned more often than any other Christian in the New Testament (202 times). He got a late start (1 Corinthians 15:8), but he made up for it by laboring more diligently (1 Corinthians 15:10).

6 Before or since, no other person ever came so far and did so much. This pamphlet looks at Paul from various angles, such as his name, birthplace, and occupation. A Brief Introduction to the Bible 66 books. 1,189 chapters. 31,102 verses. 773,746 words. 3,566,480 letters. Here's where to start in learning the message of the Bible ! Bible Study A Christian TV Guide Movies, television, cable, satellite, common words in this generation. Does God have an opinion on what a Christian should watch on television? What should the Christian think about when selecting what programs to watch? Let's study Christian Living A Decent Devil? Some people think that if you believe in the devil, you never really graduated from childhood.

7 Others believe in a quasi-devil who really not as bad as everybody makes him out to be. Some use the devil as a fun-loving character in films and skits. The Bible , however, is not unclear about the devil's existence or evil intentions. Let's take a closer look at what the Bible says about Devil Doctrine Sin Satan Temptation A Father's Homemade Religion Religion, like pie, is best when it is "homemade." Children who get their first taste of Christianity in worship services, or even Bible class or Vacation Bible School are somehow cheated. Faith starts in the home and is as natural as a part of their lives as eating, dressing, cleaning, and laughing is by far the Home & Family October 2012 Page 4 of 69 A Hopeless, Helpless, Hapless Man There is nothing we can do.

8 Those blood-chilling words have been gently uttered in many a hospital conference room to many a stone-quiet family by many a disheartened physician (cf. Mark 5:26; Luke 8:43). Perhaps the two saddest words in human language are: No hope. In their wake, our emotions run the gamut disbelief, denial, frustration, anger, infuriation, helplessness, depression as we try to make our peace with it. Still, we are not without comforters. We likely have some time to enjoy the relationship and say what we might not otherwise have gotten around to saying. We have friends. We have family members to love and be loved by. We can pray. We can hope for a heavenly reunion. Jesus told of a truly hopeless, helpless, hapless man.

9 The Rich Man in Hades desperately needed relief but couldn t get it. This booklet examines the Rich man in Hades, and teaches us all lessons that we need to learn. A Man With a Wait Problem A Man With a "Wait" Problem takes a closer look at Felix, who was taught by Paul. We're not sure if Felix was tall and thin, short and thick, or medium and average, but we know that Felix had a "wait" problem. This booklet takes a closer look at some reasons Felix might have procrastinated, and it also takes a look at the consequences of procrastination. A great booklet to give to those considering joining the church. Christian Living Doctrine Personal Life Salvation A New Look at the Old Rugged Cross A New Look at the Old Rugged Cross takes a walk through the details surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus from the trials, to the walk down Calvary road, to His death on the cross.

10 For those looking to study the details of the crucifixion of the Christ closer, this is a great booklet to start. Crucifixion A Thief Who Has Robbed Us All At some point in our lives, statistics tell us that most of us will be the victims of a thief ( out of 1,000 in any given year). Perhaps your car, house, or person has already been violated by the hands of an uninvited visitor. Regardless, we can say with confidence that there is one thief who has made mockery of every mature person. His name is Anger Cursing Dishonesty Drinking Forbidden Paths Fornication Gambling Idolatry Personal Life Pornography Salvation Sin Smoking October 2012 Page 5 of 69 A True Worshiper Because the Jews had defended it so fanatically, the Roman General Pompey was anxious to see what was in the temple s most sacred room, the Holy of Holies.