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4 Characteristics of a Biblically Faithful Campus Ministry
Merely associating with Christianity does not necessarily indicate that a campus ministry is faithful to Christ. Here are four characteristics to consider when seeking to identify a Christ-honoring campus fellowship.
2 Amazing Aspects of Prayer Christians Should Always Remember
When saying the Lord’s Prayer, it can be easy to take for granted the significance of the first line. Here are two truly amazing aspects of prayer every Christian should always remember.
4 Traps to Avoid When Speaking of Domestic Abuse
If we care for the welfare of all people, especially those of the household of faith, domestic abuse is an issue of theology, morality, and pastoral care that we can’t ignore, put off, or answer lightly. Here are four traps that await us when we try to understand and respond to domestic abuse.
You’ve Been Invited to a [Fill in the Blank]: Should You Go?
As the culture descends further into post-Christianity, many of us are probably finding ourselves in a circumstance where we’re being invited to attend same-sex weddings, the ordination of persons who are not biblically qualified for office, a cultic/pagan/non-Christian ritual, or some other event that is equally problematic. How should we respond?
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
It has become increasingly common to hear people say, “Jesus talked more about self-righteousness than sexual sin, and he said that self-righteousness was worse than sexual sin.” What does the Bible say about whether some sins are worse than others?
A Pastor’s Surprise: Systematic Theology Classes in the Local Church
We all “do theology” all the time. Every Christian thinks about God and what the Bible teaches us, which builds itself in our minds into some kind of system. We started an “Eight-Week Theology Taster” class at my local church, and I was delighted to discover that Jesus’ sheep are hungry to hold in their minds a thoroughly biblical, well-digested, and well-ordered theology.
All Sins Are Not Alike: Sexual Immorality, Chastity, and Wisdom
Because of the sexual revolution, we hardly know what chastity is any more. In some circles it has become axiomatic that sexual sins are no worse and no different from any other sins. What are the two classes of sin, and why is it important for Christians to recognize the difference?
The Other in Your Life: Who This Is and How to Love Them
It happened. You know, that moment that makes you cringe: the joke, the comment—maybe naïve or just insensitive—political, religious, or cultural. But the gist is undeniably to malign someone, the “other.” What is the irreducible unifier in the equation of learning how to love the other?
Pastors, the Graham Rule, and Wisdom
It was recently announced that another pastor was removed from ministry because of sexual immorality. What are some of the objections people have to the Graham Rule (also known as the Pence Rule), and, when it comes to pastoral ministry in particular, are these objections valid?
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Does God Want Deaconesses in the Church?
What does the Bible teach about whether women should hold the office of deacon or the title of deaconess in the church?
2 Easy Ways to Integrate Prayer into Daily LIfe
Here are two simple things you can start doing today to integrate prayer into daily life.
Justice and Mercy United in Christ
If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.
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