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Living Theologically

theology and the Christian life

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Mike McGarry

Mike is the Founder/Director of Youth Pastor Theologian, where he currently writes and speaks to serve youth pastors. Visit youthpastortheologian.com to learn more about YPT and read his blogs and books, or to learn more about bringing Mike to speak at your church, retreat, or conference.

Should The Church be Attractive or Attractional?

What is the difference between an attractive gospel and an attractional ministry? One preaches a gospel about Jesus who is truly beautiful, the other feels pressure to portray in him the best possible light.

What God Doesn’t Promise

Don't hold God to promises he never made. God is trustworthy to keep his promise, but it won't be quick, easy, or fully explained. Will still you trust him?

How Can I Know I’m Really Saved?

"How do I know I'm really a Christian?" Here are four questions that can help you begin to discern saving faith.

The Christian & Social Media

We spend more time on social media than we want to admit. So it's worth asking, "How does my faith in Christ influence what I post online?" 

Five Reasons Christians Don’t Evangelize

Why don't Christians share the gospel with nonChristians? Here are five reasons based off an informal Facebook poll.

Was Paul a Ministry Hypocrite?

Did Paul teach a different gospel to Gentiles and Jews? Obviously not, but then, why was his ministry so different towards them?

What’s Wrong With the World?

What is wrong with the world? This isn't the way things are supposed to be. How do Christians explain what's wrong and why there's a reason for hope?

How to Share Your Testimony

How do I share my testimony? It's an opportunity to point people to Jesus, not to tell your autobiography. What should be included in your testimony?

How Jesus Built the Church

What were Jesus' ministry priorities? Jesus preached the gospel and made disciples... he modeled the Great Commission for the Church.

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