In terms of spiritual institutions formed by and composed of Christians, the New Testament only knows of the church, and, more specifically, the local church.
Contemporary Gender Confusion and Clarity of the Nashville Statement
The beauty of the Genesis narrative is found in the harmony of two notable features: its simplicity and its explanatory power. With straightforward prose through the pen of Moses, God reveals the origin of man and woman, providing us insight into one of the most glorious realities in the universe. Genesis 1:27 gives us a … Continue reading Contemporary Gender Confusion and Clarity of the Nashville Statement
The Vital Importance of Personal Discipline
Nothing of any significance has ever been accomplished without discipline. That's true in both the physical and spiritual realm. Talented athletes who rely upon their natural athletic prowess and refuse to put in the work to develop their skills rarely find enduring or memorable success. Wealthy sons who take their financial status for granted instead … Continue reading The Vital Importance of Personal Discipline
Age, Humility, and Discipleship
Discipleship, in the words of Mark Dever, is helping another person follow Jesus. Said another way (by Dever): Discipleship is doing deliberate spiritual good to another Christian. Jesus commands Christians to make disciples (Matt 28:18-20), and Christians should count it a privilege to come alongside others to aid them in their walk with the Savior. … Continue reading Age, Humility, and Discipleship
Is the Church Full of Hypocrites? Part 1
You can read part 2 here. ********** You've heard it before. One reason people give for not being a Christian is that the "church is full of hypocrites." Why believe the message about Jesus Christ, the argument goes, when that message has no obvious power in the lives of his followers? If Jesus' professed followers … Continue reading Is the Church Full of Hypocrites? Part 1
Two Productive Questions to Ask of Psalm 119
What happens when you ask the right questions of Scripture? You get the mother lode. Riches pour forth like water from Moses' rock. In the case of Psalm 119, the text itself makes it clear what questions we are supposed to ask, and the payoff is pretty sweet. Here are the two questions we should … Continue reading Two Productive Questions to Ask of Psalm 119
Together: Adults and Teenagers Transforming the Church by Jeff Baxter
Youth ministry is in trouble. Not only are most teenagers indifferent about Christ and the gospel, but youth ministers, by and large, have found themselves on the brink of exhaustion, toiling under the weight of unrealistic expectations, acute disappointment, and the perpetual onslaught of daily responsibilities. Add to these discouraging factors the crushing reality of … Continue reading Together: Adults and Teenagers Transforming the Church by Jeff Baxter
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