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Telling the Gospel Truth
What is the Gospel? Basically, the Gospel is the message of Jesus’ Christ’s death and resurrection that paid for the sins of rebellious people in order that they may be reconciled to a righteous God. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who … Continue reading »
Ir-Relevant Church?
It is amazing to me how many entities become their own caricatures. Well, Elevation “Church” in Charlotte, NC has certainly done it for the “seeker sensitive” movement. Just in case you weren’t already thoroughly disgusted with seeker churches, listen to this short CLIP of their “pastor” describing his “church” as being not a place for … Continue reading »
Fallen Disciples
The Bible seems to present the idea that disciples of Jesus Christ can be unsaved. Whether these are cases of those who were never truly saved or who lost their salvation is a theological dispute for other posts (I favor the former), but that these cases exist cannot be easily denied. Jesus taught in … Continue reading »
Why Parables and Not Straight Talk?
To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables. -Mark 4:11, NIV (Jesus speaking) The other day I was preparing to give a lecture on Jesus’ use of parables. If you have heard anything about Jesus you have probably heard that “Jesus taught … Continue reading »