Cooperative Missions
Dave Black wants us to do church planting cooperatively. We should!
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ByhenryIn a post titled A Very Inconvenient Truth, Ben Witherington throws his weight behind global warming and our need to do something about it. I’m glad he has chosen to do so, and not just because I consider his commentary on Revelation to be one of the best available. And therein seems to lie the…
On Continuation of the Gifts
ByhenryI was interested to find this post by Craig Adams, looking at some quotes from John Wesley on the continuation of the gifts. I find myself in general agreement with what Wesley says here. The extraordinary gifts are possible, but not commonplace, nor are they required. The primary evidence of the Spirit is the sanctification…
Christian Education Should Be Broad and Deep
ByhenryChristian education programs in churches are often the least well-thought-out elements of church life. Thinking about discipleship provides some answers.
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Keep Prayer and Advocacy Separate
ByhenryI was deeply troubled a few years back when attending a meeting of Christians called to pray for our city (Pensacola, FL). One pastor who was asked to pray for our political leaders offered a prayer that was more of a Republican agenda of things he hoped God would accomplish through our government. I was…
Mission and Prosperity
ByhenryIn God’s economy, there is never prosperity without mission. I’ve been thinking about this in the last few days in connection with a number of issues, and I think it is a scriptural principle. I think you can replace “prosperity” with other terms of blessing, such as peace, joy, and fulfilment. This is where, in…
For Gospel Preachers
ByhenryScot McKnight has some excellent advice.