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The Contemporary Church Has a Giant Blind Spot to the Return of Christ
Benjamin Vrbicek explains his concern that the church has a giant blind spot when it comes to the return of Jesus Christ.
Why Denominations Are Good, Actually
Eric Tonjes offers his take on why denominations are actually a good thing. “I want to offer a defense of denominations, even if it is only two and a half cheers. I’m leaving the term undefined because I realize not every theological conviction will fit with the same level of structure and connection. I also realize that not all of these critiques will apply equally to all nondenominational churches. My main concern is to highlight why I value being part of a national body rather than just doing church on my own.”
Gentle and Lowly and Full of Wrath
“Is Jesus gentle and lowly in heart? Yes! (See Matthew 11:29). But is He only gentle and lowly? Absolutely not. Jesus is gentle and lowly and full of wrath.” He is, indeed.
What to Ask During the Candidating Process
Scott Hurst decided “to write something for young pastors beginning to candidate at churches. Think of it as advice from an older brother. What questions should you ask churches during this process?”
What Does a Pastor Do?
I expect many people wonder this. Joel Smit offers a helpful three-part response that highlights a pastor’s most significant responsibilities.
Wasteful Thinking
“We have been hearing a lot lately about cutting wasteful spending from our nation’s budget to reduce the debt burden on taxpayers. But waste isn’t easy to trim—whether it’s extra pounds, finances, or even our thinking. Wait, what? Wasteful thinking? Who said anything about that? Yet, a person’s wasteful thinking can be just as burdensome as out-of-control spending or eating.”
Flashback: What the Canyon Echoed Back
…he lifted his voice and shouted into the void, “Will you never be sick again?” And a moment later, first far in the distance and then closer and closer, the echo returned, resounding from rock to rock and crag to crag: “Never—sick—again!”
Without the Bible, we will soon lose the genuine gospel and the real Jesus and the true God. For now, if we are to saturate our lives with the words of life, we must be people of the Book.
—David Mathis
