to Re-Evangelize Our Church!
DavidAnselm (c. 1100AD) was undoubtedly the greatest influence on atonement theory since the time of the Church Fathers. An article published in 2008 attempted to honor his contribution (https://www.christianitytoday.com/2008/08/anselm/). However, the question never really addressed in that article was whether his contribution was an advancement of atonement theory, or a terrible distortion. In the feudal … Read more
For the Kingdom of God is not about adhering to rules, but about righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom.14:17, par). Really? Can you seriously reduce it all down to those three things? Come on, Paul; you’ve spilled a lot of ink over the years talking about the Kingdom of God. How … Read more
Paul: “… the God to whom I belong and whom I serve …” (Acts.27:23). What does it mean to belong to God? We don’t use the phrase “I belong” very much anymore, probably because of our deep-seated belief in, and commitment to, personal autonomy. Instead of “I belong to that church” we often say “I … Read more
In recent years, we have been privileged to witness God at work, especially among various Christian colleges and universities. At a chapel service in February of 2023, the students at Asbury University in Kentucky felt a move of God, and lingered long enough to experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that lasted for over … Read more
This presentation of the Gospel is intended for the Church, because the Gospel needs to be given a fresh hearing. It also offers a life-giving way to share the gospel. You can also download a copy of James Choung’s diagrams here.
I can’t seem to do what I know is right; and I keep doing what I know is wrong! (Rom.7:19, PAR). The great debate over Romans 7 – whether Paul is describing the experience of a saved or unsaved person – really misses the point. Paul’s real concern is the danger of placing our hope … Read more
The heartbreaking revelations this past week of the terrible abuses and cover-ups within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have sent shock-waves throughout the Church at large. Evangelicals have long believed this kind of problem could only affect the Catholic Church, and that such things would never occur in a conservative Protestant denomination where we supposedly … Read more
Lately we have seen more posts from people who are hoping that we will see revival in our lifetime. The problem is … a major renewal has been taking place for at least 30 years now, and much of the Church doesn’t even know about it! What’s even more distressing, some have been told about … Read more
If Paul could have seen the modern Church, he would have written a letter that made Galatians look like a Sunday School picnic. Shocking as it may sound, not a single one of the original apostles would recognize what commonly passes for the gospel and Christian living among Evangelicals today. Strong words to be sure. … Read more