A very good article about how to use Scripture to assess the state of a church. How important is sound doctrine to my church? Intolerance is a virtue in Revelation 2-3—no, not intolerance itself, as though God had an undying admiration for the curmudgeonly, but rather principled intolerance toward a few things that,...
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The Church A Body Composed of The Redeemed of All Ages.
The Church General Introduction What is the church? That is what we must determine before we delve into the composition and manifestation of the church. The most basic meaning of the Greek word ekklesia which is translated “church” in the New Testament is “called out.” This was a common term for a congregation or...
Copernicus, Galileo and The Church
Sixteenth Century Reactions to On the Revolutions Copernicus’s fame and book made its way across Europe over the next fifty years, and a second edition was brought out in 1566. As Gingerich’s census of the extant copies showed, the book was read and commented on by astronomers. Gingerich (2004, 55) noted “the majority of...
The Pastor Who Cannot Pastor
The church is medium-sized in attendance, yet, on paper the membership roll is even larger. Its solo pastor is a frustrated man. There are some good days, and certainly some fine people who encourage him, but he’s frustrated because the job God called him to do just cannot be done. He has many people...
A Busy Week
Well, this week promises to be a busy one. It was already on tap to be a busy one with a week’s revival at one of the churches I serve. Now the evangelist is sick, so I’ll be doing the preaching each night. That means I need to get on the ball with sermon...
Is God good?
I am so thankful that this dear lady has found God faithful, even in the midst of the loss of her precious toddler. What an inspiration it has been to follow her journey on her blog. Today she has said, As I knelt on the floor, the weight of a dresser on my...
Book Review:The Strategically Small Church
Strategically Small Church, The: Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective by Brandon J. O’Brien My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Stategically Small Church is a refreshing book. It affirms the small church in its smallness. Not the ineffective, uncaring smallness that prays for “me and my four, and no more”. It affirms the fact...
The Job of Pastor: Specialist, or General Practitioner?
What is the job of a pastor? Is he a specialist, or a general practitioner? Let’s see, the job of pastor includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Encourager 2. Counselor 3. Teacher 4. Biblical Exegete 5. Biblical Expositor 6. Student of History 7. Manager 8. Officer in Charge of Receiving Complaints...
DVD Review: The Least Among You
Based upon a true story, The Least Among You is a thought provoking movie. Richard Kelly was arrested for assaulting a police officer during the Watts Riots of 1965. As a part of his probationary agreement, Kelly was to go to an all white seminary. The president of the seminary wanted to use Kelly...
Baptists or Christians?
Too many times we Baptists try to be good Baptists. It seems at times that being a good Baptist is more important than being a good Christian. Too often in the name of being a good Baptist we discount others, discard others, and despise others. We show little love, little compassion, and little concern...
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