I’ve just begun reading Romans again. I made it to sentence 2. (The first sentence of the Apostle consumes our first 7 verses – and I would recommend spending time thinking on the wonderful truths he proclaims in his greeting to the Roman Church). Verse 8 says: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ … Continue reading »
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Luke 8 – Insight into the Ministry of Christ
Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, … Continue reading »
The Ultimate Goal of the Church
I just started reading John Piper’s book entitled, “Let the Nations be Glad!”. I knew from the first paragraph that I would like this read: Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man. When this age … Continue reading »
Not Concerned for the Lost? Here’s One Reason Why
I have been challenged often, since becoming a follower of Christ, to “evangelize the lost”. There are times when I am passionate about this and eagerly seek out people to share this grace that I’ve experienced. Then, quite frankly, there are times when I am so wrapped up in myself that I don’t even see … Continue reading »
The Church of Irresistible Influence – an excerpt
I am almost finished with a book that I really haven’t been able to put down. It is titled, The Church of Irresistible Influence, by Dr.Robert Lewis. The “sub-title” is “Bridge-building Stories to Help Reach Your Community“. There have been only a few pages that I have left untouched by my underlining and comments. This … Continue reading »
Jesus said, Have Faith in God
Just four words. They jumped off the page and careened off the corners of my mind. Jesus said this in response to the disciples’ amazement of the cursed fig tree’s appearance. Yesterday it was healthy and luscious, today it was dead “from the roots up”. While Christ was using it as a teaching tool to … Continue reading »
How Does the Community View Our Church?
I grew up in a “separatist” Church. Secondary separation was normal, as was protesting, if not boycotting, various stores, restaurants or manufacturers of toothpaste. We tapered our hair, forced girls to wear culottes, and demanded only one version of the bible was good enough to use. This English bible was so good that if you … Continue reading »
What a glimpse of God can do…
The world was rocked on August 16, 1977. The King of Rock ‘n Roll had died. Millions of people mourned their loss and thousands gathered around Graceland. Elvis Presley was perhaps the first true American rock legend. Even kids today, who most likely have never even heard one of his songs, still know him as…”the … Continue reading »
Blessings from T4G2010: Mark Dever – The Church is the Gospel Made Visible
My (very rough) notes from this first session with Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church: Text: Ephesians 3:10-11 Q. How does your church make the Gospel visible? Q. How many of our churches are good in proclaiming the Gospel? Q. Are we working against the Gospel in our churches? An unhealthy church … Continue reading »
Did You Know 3.0 – interesting video
HT: The Rebelution
