Pilgrim,

As I said I recognize and respect your concern. Actually there isn't such a HUGE difference in my example of para-church ministries because the organization I'm speaking of does not simply distribute Bibles. It also leads people into Bible study, helping them to know God, that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, and that repentance and faith are required of those who would follow Him. These training materials are entitled Project Philip courses drawn from the example in Scripture where the Philip comes along side the Eunich's carriage and helps to explain what he is reading. These materials are written in several languages and used to help a person actually earn a Bible by completing the study and learning about God, man, sin, salvation, and key truths in God's Word.

So these materials have to contain clear and sound Biblical teaching too which has to be evaluated closely. In addition to this very successful study course many churches have been planted in foreign countries in cooperation with local churches. This requires correct bibliology, soteriology, and eccclesiology.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts