Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by forty authors, over 2200 years, in three languages, on three continents, with one divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth.
Does one problem seem to fill your whole field of vision? Prayer helps us see our problems from God’s perspective, lifting our eyes from fear and uncertainty to His wisdom, power, care, and faithful promises. Continue ReadingHow Prayer Helps Us See Our Problems from God’s Perspective
The myth of non-denominationalism hides an important truth: every church has doctrine, history, leadership, traditions, and boundaries. Learn when practical distinctions are biblical, when denominations are useful, and when denominationalism becomes sinful division. Continue ReadingDenominate, Denomination, Denominationalism, and the Myth of Non-Denominationalism
Every church must identify what it believes. To denominate means to name and distinguish doctrine, leadership, and practice. Biblical clarity requires honest distinctions, but every label must remain humble, truthful, and subordinate to Scripture. Continue ReadingDenominate, the Practical Need to Identify and Distinguish
A denomination unites churches through shared doctrine, history, leadership, and ministry. Such cooperation can strengthen missions, training, and accountability, but it becomes dangerous when institutional authority competes with Scripture, conscience, or the lordship of Jesus Christ. Continue ReadingDenomination, a Shared Identity Among Churches
A church identity becomes denominationalism when labels, traditions, pastors, or networks produce pride, rivalry, compromise, or unnecessary division. Practical distinctions become sinful when loyalty to a group replaces biblical truth, Christian love, and allegiance to Christ. Continue ReadingDenominationalism, When Distinction Becomes Sinful Division