Good-hearted motivations that try to shape the church for the needs of man and not the glory of God are the death of biblical churches.p. 87 from Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. Mack Stiles
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Quote #84 – Piper on Baptism
Baptism gets its meaning and its importance from the death of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in our place and for our sins, and from His triumph over death in the resurrection that guarantees our new and everlasting life. Baptism has meaning and importance only because the death and resurrection of Jesus are infinitely … Continue reading Quote #84 – Piper on Baptism
Adiaphora & More
Literally, "matters of indifference." Beliefs or practices which the sixteenth-century Reformers regarded as being tolerable, in that they were neither explicitly rejected nor stipulated by Scripture. For example, what ministers wore at church services was often regarded as a "matter of indifference." The concept is of importance in that it allowed the sixteenth-century reformers to … Continue reading Adiaphora & More
Hate (Enmity) – Message From Darrel B. Harrison
Mr. Harrison has had much to say on the current climate in the church but he also gets at the root of things. This message is no different. It is titled: The Problem is Enmity, Not Ethnicity https://youtu.be/xBNNC6y_ojY This video was done alongside Sovereign Nations.
Quote #83 – M.L. – Scripture
"From the beginning of my Reformation I have asked God to send me neither dreams, nor visions, nor angels, but to give me the right understanding of His Word, the Holy Scriptures; for as long as I have God's Word, I know that I am walking in His way and that I shall not fall … Continue reading Quote #83 – M.L. – Scripture
Quote #82 – Martin Luther – Gospel
We need to hear the Gospel every day, because we forget it every day.Martin Luther
Quote #81 – Martin Luther – Truth
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer
On Evangelism and Missions
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Please, keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Evangelism and missions are two terms closely associated … Continue reading On Evangelism and Missions
Quote #79 – Thomas Chalmers
No one is able to remove from his heart an old affection or desire, except by the expulsive power of a new, better affection or desire. By faith, Christians increase in love as they behold who God is for us in Christ.paraphrase from Thomas Chalmers
On Church Discipline
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Please, keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Experience, Scripture, and Admonishment Church discipline can often … Continue reading On Church Discipline
