The Dangers of Defining Down Our Relationship with Jesus
Every church would benefit by specifically targeting discipleship to help Christians grow to spiritual maturity. Barna Research Group has released survey data, conducted as part of an annual survey going back over twenty years, and the trends identified make it even clearer than before that we can always benefit from a renewed interest in discipleship. […]
The Issue of Circumcision and Keeping of the Law
The acceptance of the Gentiles into the church did not occur without controversy. Peter was censored for entering into Cornelius’ house and preaching to him (Acts 11:1-3). Judaizing teachers sought to bind circumcision and the law upon Gentile Christians in Antioch. Acts 15 tells how this issue was carried to Jerusalem and was settled. Peter […]
Fence Straddler or Truth Stander?
Good articles have been written on identifying marks of liberal preachers. But what about brethren who try to hold hands with the faithful and with false teachers? What about those who “straddle the fence” and fellowship both? There are many people who would not agree with some brethren’s conclusions on Romans 14, fellowship, and false […]