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The Saturday Post(s)
5 Reasons Why the Virgin Birth of Jesus is Important. “John Frame writes that the virgin birth of Jesus is doctrinally important because of…” Don’t Badmouth Obama. “God takes his word very seriously. If we dishonor the President there may … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, authority, church, church membership, coptic, discipline, friendship, idolatry, missions, music, obedience, virgine birth, worship
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Love the Church More Than It’s Health
Oh man, this is so good and so needed by so many; including myself. Jonathan Leeman: This one goes out to the doctrine guys. The guys with ecclesiological opinions. The pastors and elders who think the Bible addresses the practices … Continue reading
Eight Words That Will Change the Shape of Your Christianity
“Love each other as I have loved you.“ John 15:12 In this passage, and in John’s writing in general, one another is specifically applied to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Not that we shouldn’t love our non-believing friends, family, … Continue reading
College Students & the Local Church
I have had a growing concern for Christian college students that began when I was a young college student. My concern is this: many Christian college students have little to no significant membership with a local church. They may be a part … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, church membership, college, local church, worship, youth, youth ministry
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The Scandal of the Semi-Churched
I read this post by Kevin DeYoung a long time ago and thought I would call my readers’ attention to it. It isn’t about the unchurched or the anti-churched, but the semi-churched folks within our local congregations. Kevin DeYoung writes: I … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, church service, kevin deyoung, local church, pastoral ministry
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How to Make Biblical Application Very Real
There is a helpful Bible reading practice I have stumbled upon that I thought I’d share with the cyber-nets. It is very simple and goes like this: Exchange the “one another” commands of the New Testament with specific people in your … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, communion, love, obedience, pastoral ministry
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Jesus Loves Organized Religion
“I love Jesus, but I am not into organized religion.” Ever hear that before? I am sure you have. It is a common refrain among those who like to hold claim to Jesus in some way, but want to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, jesus, pastoral ministry, religion
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8 Ways to Submit to a Local Church
Christian, are you submitting to a local church? Scripture is clear that we’re saved into his body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13) and responsible to submit to the authority of a local church (Matthew 18:1-20; Ephesians 5:21) and her leaders (Hebrews 13:17). … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
3 Principles for Asking for Forgiveness. Why we should never say, “I am sorry that I have upset you. Will you please forgive me?” with 3 things with must make sure to keep in mind when asking for forgiveness. Parents, … Continue reading
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Tagged catechism, church, church membership, church services, complementarianism, forgiveness, gender, husband, love, parenting, parents, service, wife
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