Jeremy Lowrey has written a provocative paper on the current condition of the church. His ten principles:
1. The body is responsible
2. Repentance is essential
3. Focus on Jesus
4. Don’t
Arguing that “the gospel is literally the only hope for the world today,” [Lloyd-Jones] showed how the gospel always makes a powerful effect upon the world after there has first been a distinct
Ben Witherington has the most balanced review I’ve seen of The Shack, including this bit on the institutional church:
There is no such thing in heaven or on earth as an organism
George Whitefield (1714-1770) didn’t start out as much of a preacher. After his first sermon, someone complained to the bishop that Whitefield’s sermon had driven 15 people mad.
In the years
Many of the newer churches today tend to be built around a target age group. I get this. It makes everything easier and has more curb appeal. But sometimes I hear from people
