Category Archives: Theology

Politics in the Church

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Let me ask a multiple choice question: “Who is God?” A) The President of the USA B) The USA as a Nation C) The Republican Party D) The Democratic Party E ) None of the Above Very few Christians would … Continue reading →

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Cause for rejoicing?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

“Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” -Philippians 2:17 Paul is in the midst of a waiting game, wondering whether he … Continue reading →

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Reformation Day

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

This comes a day late, I realize, but I think it is always timely to contemplate the meaning of the Reformation. It was on October 31st in 1517 that Martin Luther wrote what came to be known as the 95 … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of God

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

“Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, … Continue reading →

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Purpose of the Church – Mark Driscoll

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

I read this quote in Mark Driscoll’s book Vintage Church, and thought it was very perceptive. I hope you find it as helpful as I did in understanding where the modern church has gone wrong in many instances. Building on … Continue reading →

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Who should lead? – Mark #9 “Biblical Church Leadership”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Instead of searching for leaders with secular qualifications, we are to search for people of character, reputation, ability to handle the Word and who display the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. Those are the kinds of people we … Continue reading →

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Is growth necessary? – Mark #8 “Concern for Discipleship and Growth”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

In his Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards suggested that true growth in Christian discipleship is not finally mere excitement, increasing use of religious language, or a growing knowledge of Scripture… What, then, is evidence of true Christian growth? According … Continue reading →

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How do we keep the church pure? – Mark #7 “Biblical Church Discipline”

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Alan Redpath has said about the membership of the average American church that 5 percent don’t exist, 10 percent can’t be found, 25 percent don’t attend, 50 percent show up on Sunday, 75 percent don’t attend the prayer meeting, 90 … Continue reading →

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How does God move?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

God continues to advance the gospel through the weakness and suffering of his people today. This does not make that suffering good, of course, and we should work to alleviate the suffering of our Christian brothers and sisters everywhere, but … Continue reading →

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How do we share the good news? – Mark #5 “Biblical Understanding of Evangelism”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Christians often leave evangelism to ‘the professionals’ out of a sense of inadequacy, apathy, ignorance, fear, or simply feeling that it is inappropriate for them to do it. Perhaps they’re not sure of what evangelism entails and how it should … Continue reading →

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