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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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Should we join? – Mark #6 “Biblical Understanding of Church Membership”

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Why do our churches seem so much like the world? Why do we have more people who claim to be members of our church than actually attend on any given Sunday? Dever pointed out that a recent study revealed that … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll on Sanctification [video]

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Yesterday’s blog post was about the mystery of sanctification, especially in reference to Philippians 2:12-13. Here, Mark Driscoll is talking about the same issue and encouraging us in our ongoing struggle to grow in the Lord. He wants us to … Continue reading →

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The mystery of sanctification…

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

“…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” (Philippians 2:12b) In the protestant world we are not used to having the words ‘work’ and ‘salvation’ in the same sentence, yet here it is in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. … Continue reading →

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