We are brothers and sisters, called to love one another deeply whether we like it or not. Do we think of this when we interact with fellow children of God? Do we ponder the implications of this truth when relationships within the church are difficult? Do we relate in a way that demonstrates God’s love to the watching world? Read More
Was the Divinity of Jesus a Late Invention of the Council of Nicea?
One of the most common objections to Christianity is that the divinity of Jesus was “created” by later Christians long after the first century. No one in primitive Christianity believed Jesus was divine, we are told. He was just a man and it was later believers, at the council of Nicea, that declared him to be a God. Read More
According to Ligioner Ministries' latest The State of Theology survey a significant number of evangelical Christians now reject the divinity of Jesus, suggesting that they have been influenced by this objection to Christianity as well as by the 4th century heresy of Arianism, the 16th and 17th century heresy of Socianism, and the 18th century heresy of Unitarianism.Good Leaders Embrace Their Limits
We don’t have to fear our limits, because God doesn’t send us out on our own; where he sends us, he goes too. Read More
3 Reasons Mentoring Is Critical to Your Ministry
How can pastors gain the encouragement they need when their batteries—and their morale—run low? One solution is found in mentoring. Every leader needs a mentor who has walked through tumultuous times in ministry—like the pain of a potential (or actual) church split, the recurrence of a worship war, or a mean-spirited staff member. Read More
6 Traits of a Biblically Faithful Preacher
Because God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful, how can we be sure we are staying true to the call? Here are a few biblical criteria to keep us on track.... Read More
3 Ways to Teach Biblical Hermeneutics Through Your Sermons
Chances are, many pastors already share a lot of commonalities when it comes to sermon prep—commonalities like: texts are carefully selected, study is prayerfully undertaken, notes are thoughtfully prepared, and, by God’s grace, delivery is faithfully executed. But in that preparation process, are you, pastor, intentionally thinking of ways that your sermons each week will provide hermeneutical building blocks in the minds of your listeners in such a way that while they may not know they are being taught hermeneutics, they are in fact being equipped little by little with a long-term view in mind? Read More
9 Traits of the Most Evangelistic People I Know
I’m a professor of evangelism and missions, but I still must work at doing evangelism. In fact, I constantly watch for people who evangelize regularly and seek to learn from them. Here are some characteristics of the most evangelistic people I know.... Read More
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