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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
We are proposing some minor clarifications to The Baptist Faith & Message, which is often used as the basis of a statement of faith by many fundamental conservative biblical churches. Continue ReadingSuggested Clarifications of The Baptist Faith & Message V and VI to Resolve Tensions
Lyman H. Johnson would vehemently oppose and strongly condemn a group who claim to be “The One True Church” and shuns everyone who does not agree with them. He would Continue ReadingAsking Lyman H. Johnson: What about a group claiming to be the One True Church who shuns dissenters
Is Hero Worship Driving Our Expectations? Recently, a woman visited our church with one goal in mind: to hear the founding pastor speak live. She confirmed ahead of time, double-checked Continue ReadingThe Danger of Hero Worship in the Church