Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Most modern non-denominational evangelical churches are not “theologically blank.” In practice, they tend to share four core commitments that were inherited from previous movements based on the early church in Continue ReadingA Short History of Modern Non-denominational Evangelical Churches
Introduction: The Dilemma of Being “In but Not Of” The biblical idea of separation often feels like a forced choice between two unbiblical extremes. On one side is total withdrawal, Continue ReadingJesus Rejected False Separation but Affirmed True Separation
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 10:7-8 call the church to remember something both simple and important. He writes that believers must “look at the obvious facts,” namely, that every genuine Continue ReadingBelievers Belong to Christ’s Adopted Family
We love small groups because of the fellowship, community, and accountability of a tight-knit group of friends. But this can become a problem if you treat your small group like Continue ReadingA Small Group Is Not Your Private Church
Peter’s counsel in 1 Peter 5:1-8 flows from his own story—he stumbled in pride, fear, and failure, yet restored by Christ, he now urges humility, vigilance, and trust in the Continue ReadingPeter’s Exhortation to Shepherds in the Church