“  The Holy Spirit - Online book by Joel Portman covers some basic questions about who He is, how He works, the Gifs of the Spirit, the filling of the Spirit, the Spirit in the Believer, the Holy Spirit before the coming of Christ, the Holy Spirit and Scripture, the work of the Spirit towards the world, Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit and other subjects.“ |
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Creation - A series of ten messages by Norman Crawford on what the Bible says about the origins of the earth. In the series, Mr. Crawford examines the definitions of "science", assumptions about uniformity, the basis of faith, the Gap Theory, fossile dating. This series was taped at a weekend conference in Canda. “ |
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Gathering Unto His Name - The New Testament contains a clear pattern for how a church should operate. This book summarizes relevant scriptures to what a church is and how it affects our modern day practices. “ |
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“ The Seven Meetings of the Church - The New Testament descirbes seven different occasions when the local church met together. This audio message is part of a series by Norman Crawford on the New Testament teaching about the Church.“ |
“  Freedom from an Alcoholic Family Life - A personal life story of Art Ward (Wisconsin, USA) who was raised in a family plagued by addiction, violence and anger. As a young adult, Art found salvation from his sins through a person friend in an unlikely manner.“ |
“ Why we believe the Bible - Part of Norman Crawford's mp3 audio series on Creation. The foundation of the Christian faith rests in the reliability of the scriptures. Some of the evidences covered include the doctrine of infalibility, the resurrection and prophecy.“ |
“ eBible Online Bible - Study the scriptures with this online tool including the King James Verision (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), Darby, Young's Litteral Translation (YLT), World English Bible (WEB), Bible in Basic English (BBE). You may view 2 versions side-by-side in a parallel format or view a commentary including Barnes Notes on the New Testament, William Kelly's Bible commentary, Jamison/Brown/Faucett and Robertson Word Pictures. “ |
“ Creation, Evolution and the Bible - Fossil evidence clearly shows massive reptiles once lived on our earth. The pre-flood environment was a perfect environment for both animals and plants to grow to great sizes and live for long periods of time. Did Noah take specimens into the ark?“ |
“ Salvation Story of a Drug Addict - Peter Orazuk was literally rescued from a life of drugs and misery. In his own words, Peter tells how he learned he was made for God. Life didn't make sense until he met a family who offered real answers to some of life's most challenging problems. (more)“ |
“ Allen Glen is an ordinary guy who has done what few people are able to accomplish - he successfully answered some of life's most difficult questions including "How does someone know for sure that he is ready to die?" His experience in childhood sunday school, a funeral of a close friend and Bible studies with Jehovah's Witnesses left him with incomplete information. Finally, through the simple words of the Bible in 1 Peter, he found peace with God and himself.“ |
“ Butch Paquette grew up in poverty, both physically and emotionally. In reform school from age 12 and then later in prison, he learned about crime and drugs. At one point in his life he planned to committ suicide. But as an adult, Butch found Jesus Christ who changed not only his eternal relationship with God, but also his entire outlook in this life.“ |
“ The Sunday School Helper - From understanding your students, selecting a verse, keeping attention, caring and ideas for better teaching, this short book will help any Sunday School teacher become better at his/her job.“ |
“ Ths History of the Assembly in the Hickory, NC Gospel Hall. Oswald MacLeod spent a significant amount of time in evangelism in the town and surrounding areas. Mr. MacLeod was born in 1902 and experienced the Great Depression, WWII and the turbulant decades that followed. Through these eras, the gospel work steadily continued.“ |
“ New Brunswick Gospel Work History - This account of the Assemblies gathered to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ in New Brunswick, Canada is in memory of my husband, Burton Neil McMullen, son of Isaac and Agnes (MacNeil) McMullen, who went to be with his Lord October 8, 1992.“ |
“ A Man Called Oliver - This biography covers the extrodinary life of a common man called by God to bring the Gospel message to communities around eastern Iowa and SouthWest Wisconsin. Oliver was a farmer who sold his posessions to work full-time as an evangelist. Through gospel tracts, street meetings, tents and personal conversation, this modern day "Paul" left his mark on believers to today.“ |
“ Questions and Answers - Part of the weekend conference on teaching and reaching children with the gospel. Gary Sharp and Brian Crawford take a list of questions from the audience on doing a more effective job in presenting the gospel. “ |
“ What is a Church? - An audio presentation by Norman Crawford regarding the New Testament's teaching about the Church. There are two definitions found in the Bible for the "Church": The Church which is His body and the local church. (more)“ |
“ "Take the Challenge" - An autobiography by George Campbell. George Campell was a pioneer evangelist in Newfoundland and Labrador for thirty years. Take the challenge of a vital, vibrant and biblical commitment to spread the Gospel and establish warm, caring assemblies in Newfoundland, Labrador and beyond.“ |
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“ Golden Lampstands of Iowa - A history book of some assemblies in Iowa. Dunkerton, Waterlo, Manchester, Garnavillo, Stout, Applington, Hitesville, Aredale, Cylinder, Hampton, Mason City, West Union, Grandview, Marion, Cedar Falls and Antioch “ |
“ 50 Years of Gospel Work in Venezuela - Sidney J. Saword tells about various missionaries, national workers and institutions that have been involved with the early years of gospel testimony among the brethren in Venezuela. Although written in 1972, the book provides insights into the timeless work of brining the gospel to the world.“ |
“ Abundant Grace - Autobiography of Hans Bouwman who served as a missionary and evangelist in Holland, Japan and Canada. He lived in extrodinary times while learning that God has grace for every situation. Hans passed away in July 2006.“ |
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“ 101 Ways to Teach a Memory Verse - suggestions for how to help students memorize a verse during class. "...the Holy Sciptures... able to make you wise unto salvation" Learn it. Explain it. And yes, memorize it. You can make this part more interesting with several strategies. (more)“ |
“ Here's the Difference - A Study of Important Biblical Distinctions including the Dispensations, Two Comings of Christ, the Church and Israel, Judicial and Parental Forgiveness, Double Fulfillments of Prophecy, Relationship and Fellowship.“ |
“ Sketches of Jewish Social Life - Although from the 1800's, Edersheim's work still stands as one of the most in-depth and complete examples of knowledge of Jewish culture of the time of Christ. Touching on subjects including death, child rearing and worship of the synagogue; No area of the Jewish culture is left unexposed“ |
“ Baptism - What Saith the Scripture? HA Ironside writes about a variety of subjects covered by the Bible and distinguishes John's Baptism unto Repentance, The Baptism of Jesus, Baptism of Wrath upon the Cross, Baptism in the Commissions, Baptism unto the Death of Jesus Christ, Baptism for the Remission of Sins, Baptism of Households and Baptism for the Dead.“ |
“ Wrongly Dividing the Word of Truth - While the system called "Dispensationalism" has provided a clear distinction between God's dealings with Israel and the church, some extreme views have attempted to relegate the Gospels, the Acts and all early Epsistles to a separate "Jewish Church age" and have no instruction for the Body of Christ today.“ |
“ Woollen and Linen - Examples from the scriptures of those who have mixed truth with error. J G Bellett was a brother from the United Kingdeom who wrote his works in the 1800's. He examines mixtures in the Bible such as the Parable of the Tares, Lot and Sodom, Jonathan and the Palace, the Days of Ahab, Jehoshaphat, Obadiah and others.“ |
“ The Moral Glories of Our Lord - A devotion regarding the Moral Glory in the character of the Lord Jesus. All of his life went up to God as a sacrifice of sweet savour. Every expression of Himself in every measure, however small, and in whatever relationship it was rendered, was incense to his father. Whatever Adam lacked, the Lord fulfilled completely in his perfect life. J G Bellett was a brother from the United Kingdeom who wrote his works in the 1800's. “ |
“ The Old Nature - George Cutting (1834-1934) wrote this book to help answer the question - "How can a believer sin and still claim to be saved?" Some scriptures tell us that a believer "does not sin". However experience makes it clear that the Old Nature is still an acitve force upon our spiritual battle. What is the basis of assurance - feelings? the Word?“ |
“ Safety, Certainty and Enjoyment - George Cutting (1834-1934) wrote a booklet that is still helping people today with the matter of assurance of salvation. If a person is saved, they should be sure of it. With help from the scriptures, you can rest in the knowledge of sins forgiven. “ |
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“ Foundation Truths of the Gospel - John Ritchie (1853-1930) writes to explain some of the pillars of the faith that every believer should know. From the assurance of salvation, the riches in Christ to living a life separated unto God, these fundamental doctrines of the gospel will start you on the right path of the christian life. “ |
“ The Work of Christ - Past, Present and Future, Christ has done a perfect work. Arno Gabelein (1861-1945) provides insight into how Christ was involved with the creation of the world, to inspiration of the Old Testament Scriptures. Of course, the Finished Work of Christ on the Cross is the center of the story while there is still future work that Christ is yet to do in the believer and in the world.“ |
“ Except Ye Repent - This online book explores the Nature and Importance of repentence for salvation, John's Baptism of Repentance, Christ's Call to Repent, Repentance from Dead Works, whether God Ever Repents, how it is "Impossible to Renew Unto Repentance", the Preaching that Produces Repentance and others.“ |
“ Joel Hovey - "It was the late morning. I had taken more than my usual amount of drugs the night before. I was lying on the dirty carpet, flat on my belly. I had no more drugs and reality was beginning to take hold of me. Today, I thought, would be a good day to end my pain. It would be so easy. I knew just what to do..."“ |
“ David Jones - A missionary of the gospel to Chile tells about his conversion at age 14 and the following years of training and leading from God that led him to his current work in Chile. David Jones works now as an evangelist and teacher to assemblies in Chile as well as t the public through his daily radio program "Palabras de vida" which is the longest-running religious program in the country.“ |
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One day a lady came to take our daughter to some children’s meetings. I asked her what she was. She said, “I am a Christian.” “ |
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The very last thing I wanted to do was to let go of the things that I thought earned me favor with God and gave me a special status. “ |
“ Shawn St. Clair - Personal story about salvation. "God had saved me from drowning almost a year before -- but my soul still was not safe from His wrath. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to be saved. I thought I knew how, but I couldn’t seem to do it..."“ |
“ The Two Roads Chart - David Rogers has made up an evangelistic Bible study course based on the 2 Roads and 2 Destinies chart which is often used by assemblies in gospel campaigns. It is simply written and purposely directed to an unsaved audience. Twenty-two lessons and a questionnaire help a person understand the scriptures behind this visual aid.“ |
| “ The Encourager - A monthly newsletter written by Gary Sharp for Sunday School Teachers. The Encourager gives tips, stories and ideas about making your Sunday school classroom an inspiring place for your students to learn.“ |
“ Sunday School Activities - 325 workbooks (7 pages each) provide your students with a supplement activity to your lesson. Crossword puzzles, wordfinds, a coloring page and fill-in-the-blank story reviews provide may be just the thing you need for the "last 10 minutes" of a class when your well-planned material runs out!“ |
“ Marriage and the Family - These audio messages are part of the "Christian Living" section of the mp3 downloads. Dr. Sandy Higgins and David Oliver share the platform for a weekend conference on Singleness, Leadership in Marriage, Courtship, Conflict Resolution and other related subjects.“ |
“ Julie Kelly - "...all I could think of was the darkness within me. Where is my life going, where will I end up? I knew that I desperately needed help! I was running faster than I had ever ran and as tears rolled down my face, I could no longer breath but I could not stop..."“ |
“ Stu Thompson - “Oh God, No!” Those were the first words I spoke as I dropped to the ground. Lying on the grass that hot June Sunday, I knew that God’s hand had touched my life... I was struggling with a choice.“ |
“ David Oliver - "On the evening of April 16 in 1961, I reached the decision that I wanted to have peace with God. I turned to the only source of reliable guidance on this subject, the Bible. As I was alone reading the Bible, I understood for the first time that my condemnation was the reason for the death of the Lord Jesus..."“ |
“ Shad Sluiter - "Cold. That’s how it feels to stand outside of a soggy stadium late at night. It’s cold waiting for a ride when your team has just lost the third game of the season. It feels even colder when your ride is late and all your friends have gone home. It feels especially cold when you find out you’ve just missed out on something really great..."“ |
“ Eric Walberer - The U.S. Air Force sent me to the Panama Canal Zone. I met an Army Chaplain there who had been a Baptist preacher. He invited me to some Gospel meetings in town. Having been raised in the Presbyterian Church, I had never heard Gospel preaching before. All I remember about Sunday School and church was having lots of fun, being good, and believing about God.“ |
“ Gais Goeff - Part of the Christian Living Conference messages from Holmsville, Ontario. The theme was the "isms" of our day that hinder effective christian living - materialism, intelectualism, narcissism and others.“ |
“ John Dennison - "...suddenly Frankie bolted out into the street. A car screeched its tires and I heard a sickening thud. About 100 feet away from me, I watched one of my good friends get killed by a car. I went home and began to think, “Where is Frankie now?” My mind then turned to think, “John, if that had been you, where would you be?...”“ |
“ Albert Hull - "The Power for Christian Living" is a part of a weekend conference for young christians. These MP3 audio download messages cover foundation subjects such the purpose of a christian life, the power of living through the Holy Spirit, and overcoming problems in the christian life.“ |
“ Stephen Vance - "The Dangers of Legalism". This MP3 audio download message is part of the 2005 Homesville Ontario conference for young people. The theme was the danger of "isms" in the christian life and how to overcome them. Other speakers included Materialism, Narcissism and Intelectualism.“ |
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“I-I-I don’t know,” I answered, “Nobody knows.” “I do,” she said confidently. "Sixteen years ago, I came to know the Lord Jesus as my personal Savior and I received eternal life.” She then got out her Dutch Bible. Together we read... “ |
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"I didn't buy that status, nor did I work for it. I was not born into it, even though both my parents are devoted Christians. I am a Christian because there was a moment in my life when I accepted the fact that the death of Jesus Christ was for my sins." “ |
“ Eternal Security - Can a believer be lost? What about sin in a Christian's life? Does the work of Christ mean a person is saved "forever"? What about future sins? Is once-saved-always-saved a dangerous teaching? What happens if I choose to leave God? These and other questions about the Gospel are answered in this work by Harry Ironside. (more)“ |
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“ Tom Bentley - His personal story about how he was saved as a boy and then called into missionary service. He now serves in the Lord's work in Malaysia.“ |
“ The Music of Glorybound - Glorybound is a group of Christian singers from Iowa who perform at a variety of events. “ |
“ George Menard - "For most of my life I was satisfied and involved with our religion. Later, major changes occurred in the church rituals and I began doubting the whole religion. I specifically worried about where I would go if I died without having a chance to confess to a priest."“ |
“ Larry Perkins - "As a professional musician in nightclubs my family and friends thought I was doing great, but inside I was empty. I began to investigate Hinduism and Zen Buddhism. I was looking for something real but didn’t know where to find it..."“ |
“ Debby Stickfort ...I could understand the story in theory but it was not personal. After the gospel meeting one night my thoughts were "I am never going to get this..."“ |
“ Dennis Stickfort - I remember looking out the car window into the dark night and thinking to myself, "There's a great big God out there who made me and loved me enough to send His only Son to die that I might have Salvation..."“ |
“ Elaine Nordman - Be a Christian? Who needs it? I was young and I thought I would get saved when I was older when I didn’t need to have fun anymore. When I was a girl, thoughts of having fun and being saved were incompatible.“ |
“ Aric Stickfort - my grandpa often asked me “When are you going to get saved”. I never answered his question in all the years he asked me. Then he passed away. God used this to loudly speak to me. I knew for sure he was at peace, home in Heaven with his Savior. I never stopped thinking about that...“ |
“ Andrew Musch - As a boy I began to tell people that I was saved. I did this so the people around me who loved me would quit being so worried about me not being saved. I also tried to convince my own heart I was saved, forgiven and on my way to Heaven. “ |
“ Jim Batterton - That night, January 9, 1989, I paced around my room. All of the memory verses I had ever learned were racing through my mind. I knew I really needed to be saved, and as I became increasingly more upset, I was realizing that I really didn’t know how to be saved...“ |
“ Marta Shutt - I thought that when I died, I would just be like a dog - all would end. I was critical of religious people, thinking they were just hypocrites. One day when I was about 16, I was working on my parents lawn on a Sunday afternoon when a lady got out of her car to visit a neighbor“ |
“ Gloria Christopherson - My parents longed to see their 4 younger children saved, so they traveled about 45 miles from Pine Hill to Lacrosse. They only had a pickup truck, so three of us always had to ride in the back. We used a bearskin rug and blankets to help keep us warm. “ |
“ Becky MacLeod - I did not spend a long time in soul trouble at that age, but at the first serious thought I had about the matter I simply trusted, “as a little child,” that Jesus had died for me. Then I got up and went out to play, knowing the matter was settled. “ |
“ Byrne Foreshew - It was a cold winters Sunday night in Arnstein and the Gospel Hall was filled as usual, I was sitting about 5 rows from the front and the second seat in. The first speaker has finished. All I can think of is “I want to be saved, but I don’t know how.”“ |
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“ Bryon Meyers - I became convicted of my sins and wanted to become a Christian. I had been taught these things in church but I really never gave them much thought. Now the Spirit of God was convicting me that if I was ever going to be in heaven, I needed to know that when Jesus Christ died on the cross, he died for the punishment of my sins.“ |
“ Bob MacLeod - I don’t remember specifically what he spoke about but I became convicted of my need of a Savior. As I sat there on the bench, I simply accepted the truth of John 3:16 more...“ |
“ John Brokaw - I remember going to a funeral where the preachers said that they KNEW she was in heaven - for sure! I knew if it were I in that casket, I wouldn’t be in Heaven. more...“ |
“ Priscilla Van Der Hart - It’s a normal workday. I’m sitting at my desk and the phone rings, I answer with the standard business greeting for the automotive facility where I work, and the voice on the other end says “Hi, this is the Sheriff’s office, and we need a tow truck dispatched to an accident scene. By the way, this accident was fatal.” more...“ |
“ Sarah Stickfort - ...I continued to read, “and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” As I read the last part of the verse, I realized again, “Well, that’s me too, when Jesus died, he died for my sins.” Right there reading Isaiah 53:6 I trusted the work that was completed at Calvary for my sins and got off the road to Hell onto the road to Heaven and became a born-again Christian. I was 7 ½ years old at the time. Salvation is so simple. (more)“ |
“ Don Panchito - One day in 1941 I heard a tremendous noise in the sky. It was the first time that I had seen an airplane. I remember how it filled me with panic. Hundreds of leaflets were scattered over the avocado fields and the plane continued on its way. We waited a bit and then we came out of our hiding places. The young men then gathered as many papers as possible. (more)“ |
“ Phil Sarlo's Personal Story - The next 100 days spawned adventures that Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn would have been thrilled with. But, even so, my days consisted of loneliness, disillusionment and despair. I tried to tell myself that I was a Christian. I had no peace about it, and I tried to do everything not to think about it. (more)“ |
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“ Shelly McKenna - January 18th is a significant day in my life, so today, twenty-five years later, I want to share it with you... (more)“ |
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“ Dale Robbins - "As the years passed, I heard more of God and how that anyone could be sure of a place in Heaven if they trusted in Jesus. I began to yearn for this security and peace of mind. However I struggled within myself, thinking that because I had been living a "good moral life" that God should be pleased to accept me in Heaven as I was." (more)“ |
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“ Jesus Tomb - In March 2007, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary film called the Lost Tomb of Jesus which explores the question that one of the caskets bears the title, "Judah, son of Jesus," What truth can be found in this story? (Read more)“ |
“ Jason My Child - A childhood leukimia story of triumph in tragedy. A seemingly ordered life is plunged into a swirl of shots, chemotherapy, hospitals, and expenses that bring exhaustive disarray to all aspects of life. Life in fiction books has a happy ending, but not in this real-life mystery. (more)“ |
“ Jim Sluiter - The most important day in my life--bar none--is December 7,1959. That was the day I was taken off the Broad road that leads to Hell and put on the Narrow way that leads to Heaven. (more...)“ |
“ Ann Wielenga - My dad was walking on the street as a mailman and these two men stopped him and gave him an invitation to the meetings at the Gospel Hall. My parents had been saved a short time before this and had been searching for the "right Church" (more)“ |
“ Suzy Fitch - There were many transitions in my thought process that had to take place in my experience before I could first understand what salvation was. I was accustomed to religious traditions but I was, indeed, without salvation. (more)“ |
“ 10 Ways to Read the Bible with your youth group or Sunday School class. In order to understand what the Bible says, your students have to read the Bible for themselves. Here are 10 suggestions on how to vary your approach every week (more).“ |
“ How to Build a Learning Unit - Sunday school teachers are often given total freedom to select and teach Bible lessons. This 3 part article offers advice and specific examples on how to create, refine and teach a series of lessons to your class (more).“ |
“ James Dyck - I understood for the first time as a young boy that, Jesus died to save me from my sins and a lost eternity. (more)“ |
“ Sunday School Teachers Newsletter - The Encourager is a monthly newsletter with lesson plans, encouraging stories and Biblical principles of teaching. Sign up here.“ |
“ Sunday School Teacher Resources - A huge selection of resources designed to help Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders and youth workers in their quest for new ideas to help others learn their Bible. (more)“ |
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“ Brian Crawford - ...mother fought for control as the car careened from one side of the narrow road to the other. ...a large boulder stopped us with the wheels pointing skyward. Although I was only not quite eight years of age, this experience would lead me to a spiritual awakening beyond my years. (more)“ |
“ Anthony Elliott - I asked myself was “How do I know that the Bible is true?” Obviously, you can’t use the object that you are trying to examine as proof, that doesn’t prove anything. I needed something else (more)“ |
“ Bonnie Sharp - From my earliest memories, I wanted nothing more than to know I was saved and on my way to Heaven. I heard many people talking about the joy of salvation and their longing to be with the Lord Jesus (more)“ |
“ Crossword Puzzle Maker for Sunday School Teachers. Make any chapter of the Bible into a crossword puzzle in 3 clicks. (more)“ |
“ Elizabeth Stickfort - In Russia I saw for myself a country whose primary “religion” for over 70 years had been atheism. I saw rampant alcoholism, despair, hopelessness, which were not purely out of economic hardship, but also spiritual emptiness (more)“ |
“ Emily McCandless - The next day when I returned to school, my grade 7 teacher asked me if I felt better (He thought that I was sick the day before.). He didn’t know how much better I really felt! (more)“ |
“ Printable Scale Model of Noah's Ark - Create your own three story, scale model of the ark with Noah and his animals.“ |
“ Six Heartbroken Homes - The Bible contains both positive examples of living well, but it also shows us through these six couples how even the best of us fall into these six common traps. (more )“ |
“ 5 Careers where you can serve God - The most basic purpose for a job is to earn money. However, a Christian should try to use his/her job as a way to glorify God. Here are five suggestions for you (more ).“ |
“ Rosa and her son Jesus - I tried different religions, but none of them offered me true peace or the assurance of eternal life. I got tired of searching, thinking that maybe that was all there was, and that I’d have to suffer in this life and after death. (more )“ |
Elton Fairfield - "I am a Christian."
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