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Just the Essentials

The apostle Paul cautions, "Watch your life and doctrine closely." (1 Tim 4:16). And Jude urges us to "contend for the faith once for all entrusted to the saints" (Jude 3). With these admonitions in mind, this site is devoted to those who would "correctly handle the word of truth." (2 Tim 2:15)

The Gospel
The good news (of Christ)

 Statement of Beliefs
Defining issues of faith and conduct...

 The Cambridge Declaration
Evangelical confession & commitment...

 The Lausanne Covenant
When the Church is of one accord...


Personal Posts

Restless until they're given expression, my essays are written for friends and posterity. Following the Master's lead, I endeavor to serve my generation as prophet, priest and prince...with words that exalt the Almighty, enrich my family, and elevate our world.

Geo-Political:

Tanner at Townhall
Policy Essays as Chair at American Citizen Alliance & '06 U.S. Senate Candidate (FL)

Victory Over Sin & Death
Engaging the battle, in a war that's already been won...

What Does God Require?
National blessing, through justice, mercy, and humility...

Dark Musings
Illuminating the folly of postmodernism...

With Gratitude
Heritage of blessing...

Of Church & State
A Christian's role in the public square...

Worldview
Finding reality from a biblical perspective...

Courage Under Fire
Prosecuting a just war--as a last resort...

Till Kingdom Come, American Citizen
Stirring the giant of conservatism...

A People We Love...To Hate
The promise, persecution and predominance of God's chosen...

The Test of Peace
Summoning the will for peace through strength...

Speak No Evil
The peril of ignoring a gathering threat...

Pax Domini
In the fullness of time, peace on God's terms...

Outreach & Discipleship:

No Greater Love
The power that carries us, in our times of deepest need...

Pressing Toward the Goal
Finishing strong...

Nearer than when we first believed
The rapture generation...

The Portrait
Word pictures that warm the heart...

Why We Can Trust The Bible
Examining evidences of the Christian faith...

Dispensation
Epochs of history, administrations of God...

Incarnation
God with us...

I Surrender All
The sovereignty of God in the affairs of men...

Lord of the Kings
Remember me, when you come into your kingdom...

Assurance
The test of "saving" faith, in holy affections...

Restoring--Paradise Lost
Back to the future. Heaven's end-game...

Conspiracy
Who was really responsible for the death of Christ...

Grace that works
...by grace through faith, unto good works.

Gimme that Ole-Time Religion
Contending for the faith, delivered once for all...

Becoming a Contagious Christian
Sharing your faith through relationship evangelism...

 Late, Lost...& Found
Wise men still seek Him...

Hearken to the Herald Angels
Goodwill to men, on whom His favor rests...



Won By One (& Regent Forum)

The peace and purpose this world so desperately needs have been won by One. In Him alone we're availed access, advocacy and abundance beyond measure. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus (1 Tim. 2:5).

March 2004
The Lord's Terms:
Pax Domini, by Roy Tanner
Till Kingdom Come, American Citizen, by Roy Tanner
Gimme That Ole-Time Religion, by Roy Tanner

April 2004
A little discernment?
Speak No Evil, by Roy Tanner
A People We Love...to Hate, by Roy Tanner
The Test of Peace, by Roy Tanner

May 2004
The Dark Side...
Up against fanaticism, by Phil Lucas
The Culture of Death, by Jack Kinsella
Is it a religious war yet?, by Craige McMillan
Crusade II: The sequel, by Craige McMillan

June 2004
The 9/11 Commission Report:
How 9-11 happened, by Ann Coulter
Democracies and Double Standards, by Newt Gingrich
Not guilty! Now let's adjourn for the hangin', by Hal Lindsey
President Bush's address to the Army War College
Courage Under Fire, by Roy Tanner

July 2004
Individuals make a difference:
President Reagan's address at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
Dr. James Dobson discusses America's choices
Kansas Senate's opening session prayer, by Rev. Joe Wright
Evangelicals in America, Greenberg & Berktold

August 2004
The Cosmetic Convention:
For John Kerry: No Memory, No Shame, No Bump, by Richard Davis
Why the Dems Will Lose, by Michael Novak
Liberals can't level, by Thomas Sowell
What it means to be a Republican, RNC

September 2004
Big Mo...
President Bush's nomination address at the RNC
Biographical Data on President George W. Bush
Can Kerry Execute?, by Pete du Pont
Who Is John Kerry?, by Roy Tanner & RNC

October 2004
Be afraid...
The Kerry Nightmare, by William Tucker
The Therapeutic Choice, by Victor Davis Hanson
What John Kerry's America will look like, Ben Shapiro
Kerry Family Values, the voting record of John Kerry

November 2004
Can You Hear Me Now?
'Moral Values' tops Voters' Concerns, by Eckstrom & Melendez
The Specter of Obstruction, by Roy Tanner
'Help' that isn't, by Amir Taheri

December 2004
Peace on Earth?
Come Clean, Kofi, by Claudia Rosett
Radical New Plan for Mideast, WorldNetDaily
The impending death of Christmas, by Dr. Falwell

January 2005
Going Public:
What Does God Require?, by Roy Tanner
Dark Musings, by Roy Tanner
The 55th Inaugural Address, of President George W. Bush



Quixote Ministries (& Regent Forum)

At Quixote Ministries, the impossible dream becomes a reality -- for those who receive the Lord (John 1:12). We are committed to Christian outreach and discipleship that reveals meaning, significance, and community in the life of every believer (Eph 3:20).

March 2004
The Passion of the Christ
Conspiracy, by Roy Tanner
Restoring Paradise Lost, by Roy Tanner
Assurance, by Roy Tanner

April 2004
At Easter...
Becoming A contagious Christian, by Roy Tanner
Lord of the Kings, by Roy Tanner
Who Do You Think That I Am?, by Grace to You Ministries

May 2004
The Mission:
A letter from the war-front (undisclosed location), Anonymous
The Lausanne Covenant, by the International Congress on World Evangelism

June 2004
Drawing Near...
Statement of Beliefs, by the Master's College & Theological Seminary
The Cambridge Declaration, by the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
I Surrender All, by Roy Tanner

July 2004
Not by Might...
Incarnation, by Roy Tanner
Grace that works, by Roy Tanner
The Spirit-Filled Life, by Dr. Bright

August 2004
From a biblical worldview...
Worldview, by Roy Tanner
Why We Can Trust the Bible, by Roy Tanner
Dispensation, by Roy Tanner

September 2004
Christians in Government
Of Church & State, by Roy Tanner
Join God's Army, by the Christian Coalition of America
Calling All Pastors of Courage, by Dr. Falwell

October 2004
...For the People
Election, by Grace to You Ministries
The American War, by Jack Kinsella
How to confront the culture, by Dr. MacArthur

November 2004
Heritage...
With Gratitude, by Roy Tanner
Uprising, Tom Fortson (Promise Keepers)
Revisiting the Big Picture, by Jack Kinsella