The Blog
Discerning the Body
I might never preach a sermon on these verses. However, it is the word of God, and so we must reflect on what the Lord may want to communicate to us.
Christ the Head Again
To be clear with regard to my own opinion, I believe that the senior pastor, that is, the senior teaching and preaching pastor, of a church should be male.
Christ the Head
As the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting approaches, the controversy over whether women can hold the office of “pastor” in a church is coming to a head once again.
Jesus Is Coming
The point is not to give up living our lives because Jesus is coming back. The point is that we should live our lives to the full in Christ Jesus because Jesus is coming back. … Most Christians seem to understand church as an accessory to their lives. Jesus pleads with us to think differently.
There’s Always Heaven
In an ironic way, Paul’s refusal to be paid may have done a disservice to all future ministers. Some churches seem to have the expectation that all ministers should serve the church free of charge. Or if some churches do pay their ministers, it may be just enough to live hand to mouth day to day—at least, as long as they can work. When they can no longer work, well … there’s always heaven.
Putting On Christ
The way of righteousness is a very narrow road lit up with a very bright light.
Foolish Wisdom
Only one thing unites the people of God: Jesus Christ, and Him crucified, resurrected, and returning. That is the wisdom of God.
The Invitation
Would it be an exaggeration to say that every single person who ever lived desires to be in a community where God’s hesed is the culture that everyone aspires to? God’s hesed in a community is a powerful and attractive force that will lead to the salvation of many.
Love that Clings
If there were a greater sense of selflessness and loyalty in the church today, I wonder how much sooner the full number of the elect would be evangelized and how much sooner our Lord would return.
Worship Warship
The church is a warship of worship with Christ at the helm to seek and to save the lost.