Daily Devotional – True Christmas Begins With Redemption

TITUS 2:11-14  For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that [a]brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age, 13 awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious … More Daily Devotional – True Christmas Begins With Redemption

Call His Name Jesus

The Birth of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV)    Now the birth of Jesus Christ[e] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed[f] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce … More Call His Name Jesus

How Important is Methodology to Evangelism?

Mike Riccardi | December 10, 2019 Advocates of contextualization often cite the illustration of holding one’s doctrine and theology in a closed hand (symbolizing non-negotiability), and one’s methodology in an open hand (symbolizing fluidity). As an example, one proponent said, What I am arguing for is a two-handed approach to Christian ministry. In our firmly closed hand … More How Important is Methodology to Evangelism?