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Seven Questions of a Promise Keeper
To get the right answers, you have to start with the right questions. Two powerful voices combine in one dynamic little book. Hank Hanegraaff tackles four questions that address men's worldview-the origin of men, the truth of the resurrection, the reliability of the Bible, and the importance of an eternal perspective. Tom Fortson explores three relational topics-the essential role of men in society, the danger of isolationism, and the journey to significance. These questions guide men into a deeper understanding of themselves, their God, and their purpose in building their lives on Christ's truth.
128 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2006
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January 31, 2023
SOME FURTHER REFLECTIONS FOR ‘PROMISE KEEPERS’
Coauthor Hank Hanegraaff (of the ‘Bible Answer Man’ broadcast, of the Christian Research Institute) wrote in the Introduction to this 2006 book, “I was playing gold with Tom Fortson, the president of Promise Keepers … [who asked] ‘What are the questions every Promise Keeper must be equipped to answer? … It isn’t as important to have all the answers, as it is to be able to identify the right questions.’” (Pg. 7)
He continues, “we … settled on seven significant questions that every Promise Keeper must be equipped to answer… In order of priority, three major questions regarding worldview must be asked and answered. The first… ‘Is Earth a Privileged planet created by a personal uncaused First Cause (an eternal God) or is it merely a function of random processes?... Next… ‘Did Jesus rise from the dead… or it the Resurrection merely wishful thinking?'... Third… ‘It the Origin of the Bible divine or is it merely human in origin?’… The second series of questions … pertain to men as relational beings. The first… ‘What makes MEN so strategic in the proper ordering of a society?’… Next… ‘How does the Promise Keepers movement address the danger of Isolationism?’ … The last… ‘How can I progress from survival to Significance?’… The seventh and final question … ‘Why s it so crucial for Promise Keepers men to develop an Eternal perspective?’… In the end, equipping a generation of Promise Keepers to ask the right questions and to ask them in the right sequence may well become a catalyst for changing the very course of civilization.” (Pg. 9-13)
He notes, “According to this supremely rational and scientifically viable view of creation, the Promise Keeper recognizes that all life is inherently meaningful, that the foundation for moral living is the Word of God, and that lives lived to the glory of God have a mission.” (Pg. 29)
He suggests, “if twenty-first century Promise Keepers will grasp the significance of the resurrection like the first-century Christians did, our lives will be radically revolutionized… we will become change agents…” (Pg. 46)
He summarizes, “Manuscript evidence, Archaeological discoveries, Predictive prophecies, and Statistical probability demonstrate beyond the peradventure of a doubt the Bible is divine in origin.” (Pg. 81)
He asserts, “Men and women are equally important to God and equal in value to Him. It is obvious, however, that they are different from each other as are any complementary pairs… Our roles in marriage and in the church… are part of the created order… The distinction in masculine and feminine roles is ordained by God as part of the created order… Man is strategic because God made hm strategic.” (Pg. 86-87)
He observes, “Through strong Christian values and an unshakable commitment to the Seven Promises, Promise Keepers stands ready to help any man who has a desire to grow and thrive in the teaching of the Lord. When physical, emotional or social downturns occur in the life of a Promise Keeper, he knows, without question, that his Promise Keepers brothers will be his strongest human supporters and will help him reconnect with society and with his family.” (Pg. 92)
He states, “It is our charge to pursue relationships with men that will be beneficial in helping these men, our brothers, walk a Christian path, so that they in turn, will encourage other men along that same path.” (Pg. 100)
He says, “Only by living life with an eternal perspective can we truly experience the great rewards in store for us in heaven and the abundant eternal life available to us even now.” (Pg. 115)
Tom Fortson states in the Afterword, “The thrust of this book is a focus on questions whose answer can give confidence as to our standing as Christan men. Each of us is called to ‘live up to what we have already attained.’ We have attained both a common faith in Christ and…some foundational underpinnings of a Christian world view that support our premise… Hank and I have experienced a journey together that has produced a strong bond of friendship and faithfulness … Hank and I ask you this final question: As Promise Keepers, brothers in Christ, do we not owe it to one another to cultivate deep relationships, brother to brother?” (Pg. 121, 123)
This book will interest men associated with the Promise Keepers movement.
Coauthor Hank Hanegraaff (of the ‘Bible Answer Man’ broadcast, of the Christian Research Institute) wrote in the Introduction to this 2006 book, “I was playing gold with Tom Fortson, the president of Promise Keepers … [who asked] ‘What are the questions every Promise Keeper must be equipped to answer? … It isn’t as important to have all the answers, as it is to be able to identify the right questions.’” (Pg. 7)
He continues, “we … settled on seven significant questions that every Promise Keeper must be equipped to answer… In order of priority, three major questions regarding worldview must be asked and answered. The first… ‘Is Earth a Privileged planet created by a personal uncaused First Cause (an eternal God) or is it merely a function of random processes?... Next… ‘Did Jesus rise from the dead… or it the Resurrection merely wishful thinking?'... Third… ‘It the Origin of the Bible divine or is it merely human in origin?’… The second series of questions … pertain to men as relational beings. The first… ‘What makes MEN so strategic in the proper ordering of a society?’… Next… ‘How does the Promise Keepers movement address the danger of Isolationism?’ … The last… ‘How can I progress from survival to Significance?’… The seventh and final question … ‘Why s it so crucial for Promise Keepers men to develop an Eternal perspective?’… In the end, equipping a generation of Promise Keepers to ask the right questions and to ask them in the right sequence may well become a catalyst for changing the very course of civilization.” (Pg. 9-13)
He notes, “According to this supremely rational and scientifically viable view of creation, the Promise Keeper recognizes that all life is inherently meaningful, that the foundation for moral living is the Word of God, and that lives lived to the glory of God have a mission.” (Pg. 29)
He suggests, “if twenty-first century Promise Keepers will grasp the significance of the resurrection like the first-century Christians did, our lives will be radically revolutionized… we will become change agents…” (Pg. 46)
He summarizes, “Manuscript evidence, Archaeological discoveries, Predictive prophecies, and Statistical probability demonstrate beyond the peradventure of a doubt the Bible is divine in origin.” (Pg. 81)
He asserts, “Men and women are equally important to God and equal in value to Him. It is obvious, however, that they are different from each other as are any complementary pairs… Our roles in marriage and in the church… are part of the created order… The distinction in masculine and feminine roles is ordained by God as part of the created order… Man is strategic because God made hm strategic.” (Pg. 86-87)
He observes, “Through strong Christian values and an unshakable commitment to the Seven Promises, Promise Keepers stands ready to help any man who has a desire to grow and thrive in the teaching of the Lord. When physical, emotional or social downturns occur in the life of a Promise Keeper, he knows, without question, that his Promise Keepers brothers will be his strongest human supporters and will help him reconnect with society and with his family.” (Pg. 92)
He states, “It is our charge to pursue relationships with men that will be beneficial in helping these men, our brothers, walk a Christian path, so that they in turn, will encourage other men along that same path.” (Pg. 100)
He says, “Only by living life with an eternal perspective can we truly experience the great rewards in store for us in heaven and the abundant eternal life available to us even now.” (Pg. 115)
Tom Fortson states in the Afterword, “The thrust of this book is a focus on questions whose answer can give confidence as to our standing as Christan men. Each of us is called to ‘live up to what we have already attained.’ We have attained both a common faith in Christ and…some foundational underpinnings of a Christian world view that support our premise… Hank and I have experienced a journey together that has produced a strong bond of friendship and faithfulness … Hank and I ask you this final question: As Promise Keepers, brothers in Christ, do we not owe it to one another to cultivate deep relationships, brother to brother?” (Pg. 121, 123)
This book will interest men associated with the Promise Keepers movement.
May 24, 2011
Good little book, hard to understand in some areas. I had to go back some 2 and 3 times to read over, and pray for God to help me see what Tom and Hank were speaking about. After He cleared it up with scripture, I know I'm that much closer to my Lord Jesus Christ! One of my favorite quotes in the book was, "we must get into the Word of God and allow the Word of God to get into us"..... Good Stuff! ♥♥♥
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