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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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
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 #78 – R.C. Ryle
Commenting on Mark 7:20-21 There is a deep truth in these words which is frequently overlooked. Our original sinfulness and natural inclination to evil are seldom sufficiently considered. The wickedness of men is often attributed to bad examples, bad company, peculiar temptations, or the snares of the devil. It seems forgotten that every man carries … Continue reading Quote #78 – R.C. Ryle
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
On Inerrancy and Inspiration
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. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. I believe the Scriptures to be inerrant (without error) … Continue reading On Inerrancy and Inspiration
The Devil, Satan, and Lucifer
This is a word study of these three terms used for the enemy of man and God. Each of these words has uses and they are not all equivalent to the next. The Devil Since this is the first word or name or title we come to, let us take a historical glimpse into it … Continue reading The Devil, Satan, and Lucifer
On Sex
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. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. There is much ground that could be covered on … Continue reading On Sex
Quote #74 – Psalm 139
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well.Psalm 139:14 ESV
Quote #73 – Darrell Harrison
Humanity has been attempting to save itself from itself since Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:7). Politics is merely another kind of fig leaf in that it can neither redress nor remedy what is humanity's fundamental problem--sin in the heart.Tweet from Darrell Harrison
