Phil Johnson has a great “spot-on post about Rob Bell and why “evangelical” means nothing anymore. To know the current state of the church read this one. Rarely will find someone calling someone a heretic, but I think Phil nails this one.
Prepared to say “AMAZING!”(But also take time to read the spiritual application this pastor [...]
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Around the blogs: Rob Bell, excellence, Macarthur’s latest book, etc.
Posted in The church, audio/video, discernment, the gospel, worry, worry on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Church membership, really?
Posted in The church on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Does church membership matter? Kevin DeYoung thinks so. “Membership matters more than most people think. If you really want to be a counter-cultural revolutionary, sign up for the membership class and join your local church.” He gives six reasons why it matters. We are excited to see some people in our church pursuing church membership [...]
Two quotes to ryle you up!
Posted in Christian life, The church on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Two quotes by J. C. Ryle that stir us to action spiritually!
“Sanctification is a thing which depends greatly on a diligent use of Scriptural means. When I speak of ‘means’, I have in view Bible-reading, private prayer, regular attendance on public worship, regular hearing of God’s Word, and regular reception of the Lord’s Supper.
“I lay [...]
Maintaining unity
Posted in The church on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“When we see failures in a Christian or a fellowship our natural tendency is either to be critical or simply demand improvement. Paul’s response is wiser and deeper. He recognizes that only through grace are we able to change and develop a pattern of transformed attitudes and actions. And so he constantly appeals to the [...]
Should worship and Christianity be easy?
Posted in The church, tagged worship on April 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death:
I believe I am not mistaken in saying that Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is delivered as easy and amusing, it is another kind of religion altogether.
Seriously…why would we think that our worship should be easy, entertaining, and amusing when our faith is not. Aren’t we [...]
An unchurched Christian?
Posted in The church on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over at Church Matters blog, a post by Thabiti Anaybwile:
Stott writes:
First, I am assuming that we are all committed to the church. We are not only Christian people; we are also church people. We are not only committed to Christ, we are also committed to the body of Christ. At least I [...]
Geoffrey’s story: “me and the church”
Posted in The church, tagged baptism. church membership on May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the final chapter of A Journey Worth Taking, the author tells the stories of several 20-30-year-olds and how they found their way into the fellowship of the church. Here is Geoffrey’s story in his own words.
Among my numerous personal failing and acts of rebellion was the fact that I never got baptized or [...]
Developing unity in the church
Posted in The church on March 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a simple way to develop unity in the church of Jesus Christ. Purposely,intentionally, regularly and sincerely say this to another believer: “I need you!”
“I need you to pray for me.”
“I need you to teach me some truth from God’s Word.”
“I need you to counsel me about a struggle in my life and keep [...]
