Tag: Religion & Society

American Evangelicalism isn’t patriarchal or feminized. It’s matrilineal.

August 29, 2020

American Evangelicalism isn’t patriarchal or feminized. It’s matrilineal  Anthony Bradley on August 26, 2020 For many years, researchers have pondered the growing absence of men in conservative Protestant churches, especially evangelical churches. In fact, losing men has been a problem for Christian denominations since the late 19th century, which ushered in the era of “muscular Christianity” as a … More American Evangelicalism isn’t patriarchal or feminized. It’s matrilineal.

John Bunyan on Prayer

August 28, 2020

Teach Us to Pray The Alliance is pleased to offer these free, God-glorifying resources as an encouragement for you to use and share with your family and friends.  John Bunyan on Prayer Amy Mantravadi   Reading John Bunyan’s A Discourse Touching Prayer is a real pleasure, and not only because it is the first such work I … More John Bunyan on Prayer

We Must Hold Unlawful Officials Accountable

August 25, 2020

PASTORS: We Must Hold Unlawful Officials Accountable   Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited Authorities Who Rebel against God’s Law Undermine Their Right to Wield Power; Will Pastors Let Them Anyway? Officials keen to enforce coronavirus-related mandates imposed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf have issued another spate … More We Must Hold Unlawful Officials Accountable

Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

August 22, 2020

Today’s BreakPoint: Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl JOHN STONESTREET In February of 1943, German university student Sophie Scholl was convicted of high reason against the Nazi regime and executed by guillotine. Last week, Germany announced it will honor this Christian martyr with a €20.00 sterling silver commemorative coin. Scheduled for circulation in time for her 100th birthday, … More Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

August 21, 2020

…The only secure basis for human rights, of course, is the Christian belief that humans are created in the image of God… Today’s BreakPoint: No Christianity, No “Human Rights” JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA In July, the U.S. State Department’s “Commission on Unalienable Rights” released a draft report that attempted to provide a grounding for our country’s commitment … More No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

August 20, 2020

AMP and RVR 1960  CONTEXT: Like all “Proverbs” this is a collection of “wise sayings” or as some Bible heading read “Precepts (rules) and Warnings” Proverbs 24:1-9 v.1-2 Do not accommodate or join up with evil people. That is anyone opposed to moral, ethical or civil law, especially if it violates God’s Law.  v.3-4 Wise … More Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

Grace to You Series – The Truth About Man

August 19, 2020

The following 10 articles are from G2Y “Truth About Man” series; I hope they are a blessing to you.  First, the Bad News The Universal Guilty Verdict Man’s Enduring Guilt The Arraignment of Mankind The Indictment of Mankind Sin’s Corruption of Our Character Why No Man Seeks After God Sin’s Corruption of Our Conversation Sin’s … More Grace to You Series – The Truth About Man