I’m convinced that plural-elder-led congregationalism is a healthier alternative to four polities that are very common among Free Church evangelicals. Now we are going to take months of seminars and small groups and Sunday teachings to go over this. Our deacons began reading up on...
Gospel Prayer Putting it in context: Paul’s purpose in writing the letter to Colosse was to refute heretical teachings that were influencing the Colossian Church. These people were called Judaizers. They were Christians who believed you should follow the law, be circumcised, obey the food regulations and...
Listen here Obedience in religion is very different than obedience in Christianity. What is your reason for Obeying God? How you answer this question will determine whether you can live in joy or live in frustration. How do you know if you are living religious obedience or...
We encounter countless stories in the Bible where Jesus rebukes those who's motives are wrong. However, if we approach it with the right motives our lives and those around us will be changed for eternity. 2 Timothy 2:15 says Do your best to present yourself...
What has the last word in your life? As we approach October, I'm reminded of Luther posting his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, saying Scripture has the last word in our lives and this pronouncement would grow throughout the reformation. The importance...
Ever forget something you shouldn't have? Ever forget something you never wanted to forget? At the start of 2 Peter I think the church may have been acting like they forgot something. It is a reminder to me that we need to have people and...
What does a Geno's Philly Cheese steak have in common with the Bible? It's all in how you order it up? You can have the Bible one of two ways in your life: With or Without. My good friend Rob Downs was diagnosed with cancer...