I believe it will be another tool in your preaching toolbox. There is a plethora of religious groups teaching varying doctrines today. The title, muscle and a shovel, refers to the mental muscle and a willingness to use honest intelligence to dig deep beyond all of our preconceived ideas, our false beliefs and our comfortable traditions, according to the book. The book, written in 1995, anticipates and answers most of the arguments in muscle and a shovel, guin said. One of the things that caught mikes attention was how randall conducted himself in the work place. Includes all volume content, randalls secret, epilogue, kjv full index, bibliography. The muscle and a shovel student workbook is designed to be the premiere companion training tool for anyone who wants to become a randall in effectively sharing christs gospel message. Randall seeks to share the gospel with mike his coworker. Muscle and a shovel is a true story about a pair of young newlyweds who. Nov 27, 2014 there is little to nothing in the muscle and a shovel that gives us much hint about the grand narrative of scripturea loving god who created and nurtured the world for the sake of loving fellowship, who chose israel as a light among the nations, who became incarnate as jesus of nazareth to redeem the sin, pain, and hurt of this world, and. Review of muscle and a shovel by michael shank part 1 john. Muscle and a shovel by michael shank the christian researcher. Indeed, this book actually denies the possibility of a personal relationship with jesus and urges. In reply to the author, michael shank muscle and a shovel.
Muscle and a shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to more. Nov 06, 2019 muscle and a shovel the christian chronicle. Muscle and a shovel 5th revised muscle and a shovel bible class student workbook. Muscle and a shovel kindle edition by shank, michael. Muscle and a shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to the city to chase the american dream. I love your soul and pray that, as brothers, we can attain that unity of faith that paul speaks of so often. Muscle and a shovel is an account of one mans quest and realization of gods plan for saving mens souls. This story should not only be a great tool to teach the lost, but is should also serve to encourage, strengthen, and edify every new testament christian that. Then it took me until october 14th 2014 to start reading it. In fact, there are far, far more lessons here on baptism than on jesus.
Jul 16, 2019 i pray your book, muscle and a shovel. This book will not only instruct you in how to use muscle and a shovel, it will also give you the courage and confidence that you need to become an effective soul winner. I have cited the book with chapter number first, then the kindle location. A raw, gritty, true story about finding the truth in a world drowning in religious confusion 5 th edition, 20. Stevens muscle and a shovel by michael shank, michael shank ministries, illinois, 2011, 6th edition revised 2014, 377 pp. There is little to nothing in the muscle and a shovel that gives us much hint about the grand narrative of scripturea loving god who created and nurtured the world for the sake of loving fellowship, who chose israel as a light among the nations, who became incarnate as jesus of nazareth to redeem the sin, pain, and hurt of this world, and. Indeed, this book actually denies the possibility of a personal relationship with jesus and urges faith in the bible, whereas the bible urges faith in jesus. We are considering michael shanks book muscle and a shovel. Muscle, a shovel and thousands of baptisms the christian.
Review of muscle and a shovel by michael shank part 3. Jul 24, 2014 the title muscle and a shovel is somewhat ambiguous and does not immediately identify the purpose behind the book. Shanks latest book retains the grittiness and autobiographical style of its predecessor, but most readers will find when shovels break to be less. The book we are using, entitled muscle and a shovel, tells the story of two men, mike and randall, who work at the same company. I recently did a quick read of the book muscle and a shovel by michael shank. Christian answers audio bible bible world pronunciation evidence for god from science church zip christian courier. It takes some muscle and hard work to dig through the lies of false religion and find the truth of gods word. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Muscle and a shovel spanish version musculo y pala. Muscle and a shovel revised edition by michael shank muscle and a shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to the city to chase the american dream. How to use muscle and a shovel effectively is a guide to becoming a great personal worker in the kingdom of god. I first want to address the form of the book muscle and a shovel by michael shank that i purchased. I read the book muscle and a shovel on the urgings of a friend. This is a true story about john, a christian man who is on the brink of suicide.
Well, i like tools, so i could not wait for this book to. Muscle, a shovel and thousands of baptisms the christian chronicle. It does take a muscle and a shovel to dig through gods word. How can there be so many different groups claiming to be following christ with varying answers to bible questions, even the all important question, how can i be saved. Keep up the good work may god bless you and all that you attempt to do. Instructions to begin a second restoration movementpaperback when shovels break. For example, chapter 1, location 245 is cited as 1. Muscle and a shovel does not let you complacently read about the happenings in one mans life, it is a bible study, it is a challenge to any christian, no matter how much you know, to dig deeper and to really understand the full message of the bible and to be able to give an answer to anyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is within you. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in. In her email, she requested, all i ask is that you read it.
Brother, gods richest blessings upon you and all those you love. May 20, 2011 this is an excellent book on how a man was converted to christianity and it is very scripture oriented. The 380page book, now in its fifth edition, recounts the faith journey of michael shank, who grew up in a baptist church, studied the bible with a. Muscle and a shovel is a true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to the city to chase the american dream. One baptist preacher described it as one of those rare books that will raise your blood. Muscle and a shovel places the emphasis for salvation on the sinner and the sinners obligation to god. Jan 29, 2014 the book, written in 1995, anticipates and answers most of the arguments in muscle and a shovel, guin said. Through the years, our products have blessed the lives of those who had a sincere interest in studying gods word, the bible. Review of muscle and a shovel by michael shank part 1.
Muscle and a shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to. It is a stirring testimony that no matter what you have done, no matter how far you have fallen away. I want to question whether this book is the most effective means to. Muscle and a shovel cannot replace the word of god or having bible. The attitude of the pharisees was for self, for their own glory and none for god. Review and thoughts on muscle and a shovel by michael shank by axel hoogland. Giving muscle and a shovel to someone real by michael shank. Muscle and a shovel the christian chronicle douglas. In the process theyre befriended by a man who turns their belief about god, their church, and their faith upside down. Muscle and a shovel is the bestselling true story about eighteenyearold newlyweds, michael and jonetta shank.
Muscle and a shovel the kitchen of halfbaked thoughts. Aug 29, 2014 i recently did a quick read of the book muscle and a shovel by michael shank. Includes all volume content, randalls secret, epilogue, kjv full index, bibliographypaperback muscle and a shovel bible class student workbookpaperback how to use muscle and a shovel effectively. He onlyobeyedthegospelwhenhewasbaptizedonmarch15,198 8. This course offers you the opportunity to take advantage of randall secret by creating 168 bibleverse.
Baptists, methodists, presbyterians, catholics, the community churches none are. The couple moves from rural southern illinois to nashville in pursuit of the american dream. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. I was asked to read the book for about 6 months starting august 20 before i finally bought it around february 2014. In the end, michael and his wife jonetta were baptized at the jackson street church of christ in nashville, tn. Join dennis as he teaches some of gods truths that came to life in a young newlywed couple chasing the american dream. The following is a table of contents for the posts on michael shanks muscle and a shovel. Please scroll down for a detailed description of the story. In the middle of their pursuit they are befriended by a man who turns their beliefs about god, their church, and their faith upsidedown. This book is focused around the church of christ, and it will try and convert you to. While muscle and a shovel was written for the nonchristian, to help show them the biblical path to life in christ, when shovels break was written for the struggling christian, the wayward christian, the unfaithful brother or sister in christ. Muscleandshovel this book was ed in 2011 and has been a popular read among members of the churches of christ in the last. In the process, a man befriends them who turns their belief about god, their church, and their faith upside down. I want to see people reached with the gospel of christ as should all christians.
Once you have read the book the title makes sense, but for those who have not read, allow me to explain. The book contains over 1,000 bible references, and also reveals how i fought the truth. Muscle and a shovel author reflects on falling away the christian. Am i allowed to say that it is what i thought it was. Aug 02, 2015 the book we are using, entitled muscle and a shovel, tells the story of two men, mike and randall, who work at the same company. Baptists, methodists, presbyterians, catholics, the community churches none are spared when truth is at stake and their new friend randall. This edition varies from previous printings of this book. While muscle and a shovel was written for the non christian, to help show them the biblical path to life in christ, when shovels break was written for the struggling christian, the wayward christian, the unfaithful brother or sister in christ. This muscle and a shovel bible class student workbook was designed with yo, the student, in mind. It happened 25 years ago, but shank kept meticulous notes on. In the process theyre befriended by a man who turns their belief about god, their church.
This book is backed up by scriptures throughout it. Your book is often passed around until the printing on the cover is almost worn off. You will probably find this lesson workbook to be far different than traditional class workbooks that are based on the fill in the blank model. And as important as baptism is in the scriptures, baptism is not jesus of nazareth.
Muscle and a shovel bible class student workbook by. Struggles, discouragement, and disappointment in god caused john to leave his faith and the lords body, the church. Sep 03, 2014 muscle and a shovel places the emphasis for salvation on the sinner and the sinners obligation to god. It greatly deemphasizes jesus in order to emphasize baptism. Jul 28, 2014 we are considering michael shanks book muscle and a shovel. Jun 25, 2014 i first want to address the form of the book muscle and a shovel by michael shank that i purchased. We have been using muscle and a shovel and have baptized 12 inmates in 2019 and have another 7 inmates at state facility at panama city we are to start studies with this month.
Written in an autobiographical style, its intended to be an apologetic for traditional church of christ beliefs. Muscle and a shovel is a unique, reallife conversion story that is written in a story novel form. I would thus like to briefly present some of the objections i consider legitimate questions, and attempt to answer them for the benefit of all. Muscle and a shovel official website by michael shank.
Since 1938, 21st century christian has provided individuals and churches with trusted, biblebased curriculum and books. This book was ed in 2011 and has been a popular read among members of the churches of christ in the last several months. Giving muscle and a shovel to someone real by michael. I admit i have been there and done that i tell my story of redemption in a little book entitled, heavens star however scripture places the emphasis on jesus christ and the provision of salvation through him romans 5. I first want to address the form of the book muscle and a shovel by michael. Therefore, the shank family gives god the entirety of credit, honor, and glory for his hand of blessing on muscle and a shovel. It was strewn with typographical errors and poor grammar, had no table of contents or means by which to jump to chapters there are 40, plus the following sections. Get ebooks muscle and a shovel on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Muscle and a shovel by michael shank muscle and a shovel is a raw and gritty true story about a pair of young newlyweds who move to the city to chase the american dream. The title muscle and a shovel is somewhat ambiguous and does not immediately identify the purpose behind the book.