Saturday, November 02, 2019

Saturday Lagniappe: The Evangelical Protestant-Roman Catholic Divide and More


Podcast: What Do Protestant Evangelicals and Roman Catholics Disagree About? (Michael Reeves)

In this episode, Michael Reeves discusses what the Protestant Reformation was really all about, and whether or not it's still relevant today. He reflects on the relationship between Protestants and Roman Catholics, explains what Martin Luther was trying to accomplish when he posted his 95 theses, and responds to the idea that the Reformation is responsible for widespread disunity among Christians today. Listen Now

Four Implications of Martin Luther’s Theology

What do the sovereignty of God, salvation by grace, justification by faith, and new life in union with Christ mean for the living of the Christian life? For Martin Luther, they carry four implication.... Read More

The Ever-Present Drift toward Pharisaism

It’s so easy to become a modern Pharisee. We start out with good intentions, desiring only to encourage people to serve God faithfully. We end up setting in stone our requirements and holding people responsible for disobeying God when they violate them. Read More

9 Things You Should Know About Astrology

Over the past decade, interest in astrology—especially among the millennial generation—has been on the rise. “Astrology is currently enjoying a broad cultural acceptance that hasn’t been seen since the nineteen-seventies,” Christine Smallwood says in a recent article for The New Yorker. “The shift began with the advent of the personal computer, accelerated with the Internet, and has reached new speeds through social media.” Here nine things you should know about the ancient practice of celestial divination.... Read More

Simple Encouragement

Preacher, do you encourage? It is strange to take note of how encouragement is missing in a lot of preaching these days. Read More

Five Keys to Effective Follow Up

Following up is one of the biggest missed opportunities in churches. Without a clear follow-up strategy and process, first-time guests don’t feel welcome or get connected, new givers don’t know the impact their donation has and might not feel compelled to give again, and new believers don’t get a clear path for growth. Read More

4 Lies that Hinder College Evangelism

If you’re a student living on a college campus, you’re in one of the most strategic contexts on earth to proclaim the gospel. There are few seasons when you exclusively live in proximity to people in the same stage of life. But because students live, work, and play with their closest friends, the campus is a unique breeding ground for gospel conversations and transformed lives. And yet, insecurities and internal myths can so easily keep us on the evangelistic sidelines. Don’t let these four common lies keep you from proclaiming the gospel during your time in college. Read More

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