The Touch of the Masters Hand (recited by Jean Phillips) Aaron Shafovaloff 2023-04-17 | Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneerthought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin,but held it up with a smile; "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,"Who'll start the bidding for me?" "A dollar, a dollar"; then two!" "Onlytwo? Two dollars, and who'll make it three? Three dollars, once; threedollars twice; going for three.." But no, from the room, far back, agray-haired man came forward and picked up the bow; Then, wiping the dustfrom the old violin, and tightening the loose strings, he played a melodypure and sweet as caroling angel sings.The music ceased, and the auctioneer, with a voice that was quiet and low,said; "What am I bid for the old violin?" And he held it up with the bow.A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two? Two thousand! And who'll makeit three? Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice, and going andgone," said he. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do notquite understnad what changed its worth." Swift came the reply: "The touchof a master's hand."And many a man with life out of tune, and battered and scarred with sin,Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd, much like the old violin, A"mess of pottage," a glass of wine; a game - and he travels on. "He isgoing" once, and "going twice, He's going and almost gone." But the Mastercomes, and the foolish crowd never can quite understand the worth of a souland the change that's wrought by the touch of the Master's hand.– Myra 'Brooks' WelchJean Snyder Phillips obituary: thomasmcafee.com/obituary/jean-snyder-phillips
Teaching the Imputation of Christs Righteousness in Evangelism Aaron Shafovaloff 2023-04-06 | John KauerMarch 24, 2023
Silent Night (with Mission Church friends) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-12-10 | The good life:"Singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart."– Ephesians 5:19
How Evangelism Multiplies Joy and Blesses the Local Church – Aaron Shafovaloff Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-11-22 | At the 2022 Utah Evangelist ConferenceHeld at First Baptist Church of Provo, UtahSeptember 19, 2022Freely redistributable video file: archive.org/download/2022-utah-evangelist-conference/How%20Evangelism%20Multiplies%20Joy%20and%20Blesses%20the%20Local%20Church%20-%20Aaron%20Shafovaloff.mp4
Charles Spurgeon on Open-Air Preaching – Dr. Ed Romine Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-11-22 | At the 2022 Utah Evangelist ConferenceHeld at First Baptist Church of Provo, UtahSeptember 19, 2022Freely redistributable video file: archive.org/download/2022-utah-evangelist-conference/Charles%20Spurgeon%20on%20Open-Air%20Preaching%20-%20Dr.%20Ed%20Romine.mp4
Sharing the Gospel with Brandon (at BYU) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-10-28 | More here: viewpoint-on-mormonism.blubrry.net/tag/evangelism-in-provo
Three Rules for Street Evangelism (Utah Evangelists) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-10-28 | Rule #1: Be in a healthy relationship with a local church.Rule #2: Don't interrupt existing conversations out of excitement and exuberance, but allow the person who started the conversation to carry it forward.Rule #3: Don't pander to the lost by reviling or slandering other believers.More here: viewpoint-on-mormonism.blubrry.net/tag/evangelism-in-provo
Why you should slow down and ask questions Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-09-15 | This video lists ten reasons why one should slow down and listen in evangelism.The reasons include showing wisdom, being contrary to a quick temper, reducing unnecessary quarreling, avoiding shame from hasty speech, being less likely to act foolishly, being persuasive, understanding the other person's perspective, showing humility, being able to teach and endure evil, and being able to give a clear and accurate answer.See also: aaronshaf.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/reasons-to-slow-down-and-listen
Benefits of restating someone elses position Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-09-15 | – Restating someone else's argument or position in your own words shows that you are listening.– Translating it into your own words requires a basic understanding of what they said.– Attempting to translate it into your own words can identify meaninglessness.– Hearing their own position translated helps them understand their own position.– It slows things down and reduces tension in a conversation.– Your translation of their argument or position can strip it of its needless rhetorical flourish.– Restating someone else's position can remove the need to refute it.– It earns you credibility from which you can state your own position.– It can help you identify common ground upon which to build.– It dignifies and honors their words as meaningful.– It dignifies the very act of communication.– It combats cynicism that all such communication can be reduced to sophistry or stimulus or grandstanding.– It honors another as a thinking soul.– It fulfills neighbor love.– It provides an opportunity to overlook or redirect poor communication.– It may provide another with a better way to restate their own position elsewhere.See also: aaronshaf.wordpress.com/2014/03/15/10-benefits-of-restating-someone-elses-argument-or-position-in-your-own-words
Head Coverings Since The Reformation Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-08-09 | I gave this presentation in my seminary's Church History class.Slides: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LIddX-f6Cqta7_zeW2YMrBgKaDzw2lex2VVyoObvBBg/edit?usp=sharingMore quotes: coveringhistory.wordpress.comThe strongest modern evangelical argument against coverings being binding today comes from Benjamin Merkle: “Should Women Wear Head Coverings?”thegospelcoalition.org/article/should-women-wear-head-coveringsSame content, more academic: “Paul’s Arguments from Creation in 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 and 1 Timothy 2:13-14: Ap Apparent Inconsistency Answered”etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/49/49-3/JETS_49-3_527-548_Merkle.pdfAlso see Andy Naselli’s “Do Complementarians Consistently Apply How Paul Argues from Creation in 1 Cor 11:8–10 and 1 Tim 2:13–14?”andynaselli.com/can-complementarians-consistently-apply-how-paul-argues-from-creation-in-1-corinthians-118-10-and-1-timothy-213-14Jeremy Gardiner’s 2016 book, “Head Covering: A Forgotten Christian Practice for Modern Times”, represents the minority view among evangelicals (that covering is still binding today). He makes a textual case, and addresses practical questions for those who choose to go down that path.Head Covering Movement: headcoveringmovement.comSee their list of articles: headcoveringmovement.com/articles-seriesPopular modern coverings: garlandsofgrace.com
Doctrinal Evangelism to Mormons, by Lloyd Larkin Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-08-05 | This was delivered at Berean Bible Church:bereanbibleutah.orgYou can read more about Lloyd Larkin here:bmm.org/families/larkin-lloyd-and-marthabmm.org/serve/where-we-serve/ministries/mormon-focus-ministriesMay we honor and thank God for our church-planting, missionary, and evangelist forbears in Utah!
Who was John Bunyan? Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-07-16 | With Cale FauverCale is the pastor of Union Baptist Church of Orrick, Missouri, and an MDiv student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Bob Witte witnesses to Mormon Fundamentalists (late 1970s) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-05-01 | MP3: archive.org/download/r-22-witness-to-fundamentalists/R22-Witness%20To%20Fundamentalists.mp3More here: http://emfj.net/MP3/Witnessing/Witnessing.html
Keep It Simple When Witnessing To Mormons, by Dick Baer Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-05-01 | "Dick Baer teaches on the K.I.S.S. method (Keep It Simple Saints!) when witnessing"Circa 1980More here: http://emfj.net/MP3/Witnessing/Witnessing.htmlDownload MP3: archive.org/download/r-22-witness-to-fundamentalists/DB159-Blow%20Them%20A%20Kiss.mp3
A Traveling Missionary to Mormons, by Wally Tope (late 1970s) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-05-01 | Wally Tope spent about a dozen years on the road out west preaching to thousands of Mormons. Late 1970's.More here: http://emfj.net/MP3/Witnessing/Witnessing.htmlDownload MP3: archive.org/download/r-22-witness-to-fundamentalists/WT8-A%20Traveling%20Missionary%20to%20Mormons.mp3
Techniques in Apologetics to Mormons, by Wesley Walters (c. 1984) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-05-01 | More here: http://emfj.net/MP3/Witnessing/Witnessing.htmlDownload MP3: archive.org/download/r-22-witness-to-fundamentalists/WW137-Techniques%20In%20Apologetics.mp3
Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery (Simple Acapella) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-04-08 | Believers Chapel of Tullahoma, TNTheir sermons:sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=believerchapelfacebook.com/Believers-Chapel-of-Tullahoma-100917554954682
Psalm 27A (to the tune of Auld Lang Syne) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-04-08 | Psalm 27A from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal - to the tune of Auld LangVerse 1The Lord's my light and saving help, by whom am I dismayedThe Lord's the stronghold of my life, of whom am I afraidWhen evildoers threaten me to eat my flesh awayMy adversaries and my foes will stumble in that dayVerse 2Though armies war on every side my heart will feel no dreadThough war against me should arise yet I will lift my headOne thing I plead before the Lord and seek with heart upraisedThat I may come within God's house and dwell there all my daysVerse 3To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and see his graceAnd seek to know within his house instruction in his waysFor he will hide and shelter me when comes the evil dayHe sets me high upon a rock his tent will keep me safeVerse 4My head is lifted high above my foes who hem me inI sacrifice within his tent with shouts of joy I singLord hear me when I call to you be merciful and speakCome seek my face you told my heart, your face Lord will I seekVerse 5O do not hide your face from me and do not turn asideYour servant in righteous wrath for you have been my guideO God my savior leave me not, do not reject my pleaMy parents may forsake Lord but you will welcome meVerse 6O teach your way and lead me Lord against my enemiesTo false and cruel witnesses do not deliver meYet I am sure that in this life God's goodness I will seeAwait the Lord be strong take heart, for him wait patiently
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 6) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-28 | February 27, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 5) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-20 | February 20, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 4) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-13 | February 13, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
The Supremacy of Christ vs. Joseph Smith Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-07 | Source: youtube.com/watch?v=AGcgcCx1s98&t=0s
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 3) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-07 | February 6, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
The Definition of the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-04 | See playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64rHv73_nWwlpo2ObWUQgtsg-Iugg62_Voice: Aaron Trent
Audiogram: The Definition of the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-04 | See playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64rHv73_nWwlpo2ObWUQgtsg-Iugg62_Voice: Aaron Trent
Memorize (2): The Definition of the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-04 | I release this in the public domain. You are free to redistribute and remix the source file:archive.org/download/definition-of-the-council-of-chalcedon/Memorize-2-Definition-of-the-Council-of-Chalcedon.mp4See playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64rHv73_nWwlpo2ObWUQgtsg-Iugg62_
Memorize (1): The Definition of the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-04 | I release this in the public domain. You are free to redistribute and remix the source file:archive.org/download/definition-of-the-council-of-chalcedon/Memorize-1-Definition-of-the-Council-of-Chalcedon.mp4See playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64rHv73_nWwlpo2ObWUQgtsg-Iugg62_Voice: Aaron Trent
False Teacher: Believers Not Authorized to Apply New Testament Today Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-02-04 | Shawn McCraney (November 24, 2020) complains that I apply the Bible's instructions for church life to today.Here is the referenced article: aaronshaf.wordpress.com/2020/10/12/where-two-or-three-are-gathered-in-my-nameSee also: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/lords-days/31.htmlShawn is a modalist (he denies the Trinity) and a full preterist (denying that the bodily Second Coming of Christ is still to come). More info on McCraneyism: beggarsbread.org/2015/06/28/beggars-bread-position-and-policy-statement-on-mccraneyism
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 2) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-01-31 | January 30, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
Conversational Evangelism (lecture 1) Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-01-24 | January 23, 2022Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=hjagJoTwxMU&list=PL64rHv73_nWy-LFpXWSccGfBVlLpH_kAOPublic domain audio: archive.org/download/conversational-evangelism
Mormonism and Christianity: Differences, by Marv Cowan Aaron Shafovaloff 2022-01-07 | Capstone Conference 2014
Zions Hill, by The Stanley Brothers (with lyrics) Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-12-10 | In loving memory of Jean Snyder PhillipsNovember 21, 1931 - December 7, 2021thomasmcafee.com/obituary/jean-snyder-phillipsGuitar & vocals: Sam and Caroline
Interview on the Great Apostasy Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-08-13 | Reposted with permission. Source: youtube.com/watch?v=AGcgcCx1s98Check out Santi's channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCm53095xSt5vAwP8sUb1SIQ
Submit Your Feelings under the Lordship of Jesus Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-07-20 | Jesus is Lord. Your feelings make for a terrible god.
I was a Mormon Fundamentalist: Joseph Martin Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-07-19 | You can contact Joseph here:facebook.com/joearimar
Interview with Ex-Mormon, Communist, Marxist, Trans Philosopher Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-07-18 | Kelli D. Potter (then Dennis) helped found the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology, was a founding editor of Element, and is an associate professor of philosophy at Utah Valley UniversityWe cover liberation theology, critical race theory, liberal Mormonism, process theism, transgenderism, socialism, communism, intersectionality, religious freedom, Paul on homosexuality, the Jesus Seminar, originalism, and Mormon philosophy.I disagree with Kelli on virtually everything. More on Dr. Potter:Curriculum Vitaehttps://www.uvu.edu/profiles/Y1dZbkZ6M1RaUEZQMjBWWFpIdGNlQT09_cv.pdfuvureview.com/news/dennispotterthereasonableonehttps://uvu.academia.edu/KelliPotterarchive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3150261&itype=CMSIDsolidarityhouse.podbean.com/e/issues-in-socialism-marxism-is-trans-featuring-kelli-potter-1312020
Gods Design for Men and Women Aaron Shafovaloff 2021-07-14 | Sermon by Aaron Shafovaloff at The Mission Church in South Jordan, UTNovember 24, 2019
