On pragmatism and biblicism
(Old Facebook Post – Revised) I would rather be part of a biblical church that lasts only 10 years than be part of a human institution that lasts for 10 generations. When it comes to church governance,...
View ArticleOn motivating Christians to holy living
(Old Facebook Post) I once heard three seasoned conservative Anabaptist church leaders (many of you would recognize their names instantly) discuss the challenge of motivating church members to live...
View ArticleThe Church of Christ — Ferguson (3): What Is the Church?
Close your eyes. I will say a word, and you tell me what you see. Ready? “Church.” Hey! You didn’t close your eyes! Okay, that game doesn’t work well in print. But the question remains: What do you see...
View ArticleIn Which I Am Surprised to Agree With John Nelson Darby
I just finished a book called The Scofield Bible: Its History and Impact on the Evangelical Church, by R. Todd Mangum and Mark S. Sweetham. I recommend the book. It is slightly repetitive at points,...
View ArticleThe Church of Christ — Ferguson (4): Salvation and Church Membership
The third chapter of Everett Ferguson’s book The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today is perhaps my favorite chapter yet. This chapter is entitled “The Church and Her Savior: Salvation...
View ArticleWhat Does a True Follower of Jesus Look Like?
How can you identify a real Christian? What are the marks of a genuine Christian? Mark Dever is famous for his list of “Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.” Others, including the Protestant reformers,...
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