One would think the following article to be completely true, especially the parts about no one following elders who do not meet these characteristics. Unfortunately in our fallen world folks today have itchy ears and travel from church to church to hear what they want to hear; not necessarily the Word of God preached by … More 5 Guiding Principles for Church Elders
One of the most common arguments against Covenant or Reformed Theology is that it places all the emphasis on God and none on man’s actions. The most frequent example (usually in a sarcastic manner) is so y’all don’t need to evangelize because God deals with all that. My answer is let us READ THE BOOK! … More Through our Gospel
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Although written for Pastor’s who are preaching the Word of God each Sunday there are some lesson’s here for us everyday folks too. We as Peter says must be every ready to give a defense 1 Peter 3:15 how can we do that unless we are well prepared to do so? This is even more … More Learning to Explain the Word of God
Cause for Waldensian Rejoicing In the evening of February 16th each year, jubilant Italians light bonfires on mountainsides in northern Italy. These are a harbinger of joyous worship services and festivities which fill the following day. The Waldenses have reason to be glad. This day, February 17th, marks the anniversary of the day in 1858 when … More Today in Church History
I know some will be “turned off” by the word Tactics in the title thinking hey I can just share what is in my heart, well bless your heart :). Think again, Paul says we are in a battle and must armor up Ephesians 6:11-18. As a retired Army 1st Sergeant I can tell you … More Tactics for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Henry Alline, Evangelist to Nova Scotia I do not wonder that it is so hard for you to keep up an external appearance of Christianity. It is a hard task without any divine love or heavenly life to produce it. Why try any longer to cover your nakedness with fig leaves…” Henry Alline preached with … More Today in Church History
This is a very telling article on the trends in church attendance. I have for years been saying that this generation does not “do church” that is look for and decide upon a local church in the same manner my generation did or does. Over the years, Barna has conducted research surrounding children’s faith … More 58% of Highly Engaged Christian Parents Choose a Church with Their Kids in Mind – Barna Group
Christian Newsline Our Faith in Today’s World “Lord, forgive our persecutors” say Rohingya Christians brutally attacked in Muslim Rohingya backlash One Rohingya Christian is missing and twelve were seriously injured, including several children, in multiple attacks by Rohingya Muslim mobs on the isolated Rohingya Christian community in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, Bangladesh. Read full articlebas … More News updates on the persecuted Church
Stanley Tam Gave God the Business When Stanley Tam became a Christian, he meant it. A young man, struggling to make a go of business in the depression, he allowed God to guide his actions. Slowly, he reaped success. Although it was difficult for him, he began to witness about Jesus to his contacts. … More Today in Church (U.S.) History
You probably know or have heard of what the great commission is. But there is more to the great commission than what many think. by David Qaoud As I was reading the book I could tell the author was driven by the prospect of making disciples. Every other word was “mission” “culture” “multiplication” “evangelism” “outreach” and … More The Deficient Great Commission
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