When youth workers are theologically uninformed, they are showing students that God is small and unworthy of their time. Students will think, "Hey, if Bob doesn't know about this stuff, then I guess it's not very important."
1 Peter 3:19 is among the most difficult verses in the New Testament to understand and preach. The following is shared primarily for the sake of other pastors researching this fascinating verse and wrestling with the challenge of understanding how v.19 fits into the verses before and after.
There is no such thing as a prayer that commands God and tells him what to do. Such an act is not prayer, but an attempt to take God's throne. Every prayer is an act of submission and trust, recognizing... Continue Reading →
This is an important question, because it directly affects how you present the Gospel to an unbeliever. Minimalist & Heavy-Handed Examples For instance, if you take a minimalist approach then you'll probably share the "Gospel" like this: God loves you... Continue Reading →
Evangelical Christians have a habit of being known more for what we believe theologically/ideologically than for how we live. And when those outside our camp think about how we live, "hypocrite" is the frequent accusation. I'm not here to debate... Continue Reading →
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Many people can recite the Lord's Prayer without being able to explain what it means or answer basic questions about it. I'd like to break it down very simply to help us all better understand what Jesus was teaching about prayer. It's... Continue Reading →
I had a conversation a while ago with a friend who a Christian and is struggling through some difficult doctrines. In the midst of our conversation he said a few things I've been thinking about: 1. "I just don't like... Continue Reading →
I don't want to comment on this other than to say this paragraph is perhaps the most life-shaping paragraph that isn't Scripture I've ever read. Read it slowly, and often... “Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again... Continue Reading →
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